Efficacy of an Extract of Ocimum tenuiflorum (OciBest) in the Management of General Stress: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study
2012

Effectiveness of OciBest in Managing General Stress

Sample size: 150 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Ram Chandra Saxena, Rakesh Singh, Parveen Kumar, Mahendra P. Singh, Vinod S. Saxena, Geetharani Periasamy, Allan Joseph Joshua, Venkateshwarlu Kudiganti

Primary Institution: Natural Remedies Pvt. Ltd.

Hypothesis

Does OciBest, an extract of Ocimum tenuiflorum, effectively manage general stress symptoms compared to a placebo?

Conclusion

OciBest was found to be 1.6 times more effective in managing stress symptoms compared to the placebo group.

Supporting Evidence

  • OciBest significantly reduced stress symptoms compared to placebo.
  • Participants reported a 39% greater improvement in stress symptoms with OciBest.
  • No adverse events were reported during the study.
  • The study was conducted over six weeks with regular follow-ups.
  • Statistical analysis showed significant differences in symptom scores between groups.

Takeaway

This study tested a herbal extract called OciBest to see if it helps people feel less stressed. It worked better than a fake pill.

Methodology

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study with participants receiving either OciBest or placebo for six weeks.

Potential Biases

Potential placebo effects may have influenced the results.

Limitations

The study had a dropout rate, and the sample size was limited to participants from two centers in India.

Participant Demographics

Participants were aged 18-65, with a mix of males and females.

Statistical Information

P-Value

p ≤ 0.05

Statistical Significance

p ≤ 0.05

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1155/2012/894509

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