Many companies isolate elements from an herb concentrate them and label it "whole herb." New Chapter delivers the wisdom of whole food. Using only natural supercritical CO2 or traditional techniques of extraction our Force extracts guarantee the fullest spectrum of beneficial phytonutrients in their natural profile. The herb Holy Basil has been long employed by Indias Ayurvedic masters to support a positive stress response and healthy mood and spirit. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose treat cure or prevent any disease.