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Basil Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by doTERRA

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Basil against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Basil is a dietary supplement by doTERRA with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset and gas, stress and anxiety, antimicrobial support.Based on those ingredients, 289 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Basil. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Basil by doTERRA

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • “Basil” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (60 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains one active ingredient: Ocimum basilicum, the botanical name for culinary basil. It comes as a liquid concentrate, which means the plant material has been extracted and condensed — very different from the fresh or dried basil you'd use in cooking.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Basil product and its label doesn't state a use — see Basil's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for basil's effectiveness isn't established in our data. We hold ratings for acne, headache, common cold, constipation, diarrhea, and flatulence — all showing insufficient reliable evidence to rate.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means the studies either don't exist or aren't strong enough yet to draw a firm conclusion.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Basil

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Basil as a food is generally well tolerated, but this is a concentrated liquid extract, and safety data on medicinal doses and essential oils is sparse. The safety notes advise against medicinal doses and essential oil because we simply don't know enough about them yet.

One case of allergic contact dermatitis has been reported from occupational exposure to basil. Pregnancy and lactation data is conflicting — some sources rate it likely safe, others possibly unsafe — so there isn't enough clarity to make a blanket recommendation.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant or nursing and thinking about this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Basil

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Basil.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 289 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check your blood thinners (anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs) and blood pressure medications (antihypertensives) before starting — both carry Moderate severity interaction risks with basil. Altogether, these interactions span 289 individual medications.

Use the medication checker on this page to look up your exact drugs, and clear it with your doctor or pharmacist if you take either type.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

doTERRA Basil is a concentrated extract aimed at people interested in herbal remedies, but the effectiveness evidence isn't established in our data. The main caution is for anyone on blood thinners or blood pressure medications — the interaction risk is real enough to warrant a check with your doctor or pharmacist before you start.

If you're pregnant, nursing, or have any chronic condition, get personalized advice from your own healthcare provider before adding this to your routine.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 22, 2021.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Basil, straight from the product label.

Brand doTERRA
Net contents 5 Milliliter(s); 0.16 Fluid Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 22, 2021
DSLD ID 256717
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Basil by doTERRA, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Drop(s)
Servings per container
85
IngredientAmount% DV
Basil60 mg--
Ocimum basilicum5 mL--

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

For aromatic or topical use. Diffuse aromatically or, to apply topically, dilute with a carrier oil to minimize skin sensitivity.

For internal use dilute one drop in 4 fl oz of liquid.

Precautions

Diffuse aromatically or, to apply topically, dilute with a carrier oil to minimize skin sensitivity. Caution: Possible skin sensitivity.

Keep out of reach of children.

If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult your physician.

Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

Formula

Ocimum basilicum 5 ml

FDA Statement of Identity

Essential Oil Supplement

General Statements

CP TG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade

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Basil by doTERRA label

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Basil label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Basil by doTERRA

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container85 Amounts shown are per serving.

Basil

Interacts with
289 drugs
60 mg per serving

Basil is a popular cooking herb that is generally safe in the amounts used in food. While it has a long history of traditional medicinal use and conta...

Basil monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Basil by doTERRA Drug Interactions

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289Drugs
289 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Basil 289

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Basil interact with 289 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Basil interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Basil

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Basil with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Basil2 drug types · 289 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, basil might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro and animal studies suggest that basil oils and extracts inhibit platelet aggregation.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, basil might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Animal research suggests that basil extract can reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Basil full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Basil, from the product label.

doTERRA

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Name
doTERRA Intl, LLC
Street Address
389 South 1300 West
City
Pleasant Grove
State
UT
ZipCode
84062
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Basil by doTERRA: Common Questions

Does Basil by doTERRA interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Basil has a known interaction with 289 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Basil contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is basil safe to use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
The data is conflicting — some sources rate it likely safe, others possibly unsafe. There isn't enough clarity to know for sure. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you're pregnant or nursing, so they can give you personalized advice based on your situation.
Can I use this if I take a blood thinner like warfarin or aspirin?
Basil may increase bleeding risk when combined with blood thinners. Check your specific medications using the tool on this page, and run it by your doctor or pharmacist before you start — they can tell you if it's safe given your dose and health history.
Can I use this if I take blood pressure medication?
Basil may lower blood pressure, so taking it with blood pressure medications could theoretically drop it too far. Use the medication checker on this page to look up your drugs, and confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Is this the same as the basil I use in cooking?
No — this is a concentrated liquid extract, which is much more potent than fresh or dried basil you'd sprinkle on food. Food amounts of basil are generally safe, but concentrated extracts like this are less studied, so safety isn't as well established.
Does basil actually work for acne, headaches, or colds?
The evidence we hold doesn't yet support claims that it works for acne, headaches, common cold, constipation, diarrhea, or flatulence — we rate all of these as having insufficient reliable evidence. That doesn't mean it doesn't work, just that the research isn't strong enough to say.
What side effects should I watch for?
Allergic contact dermatitis has been reported from occupational exposure to basil, though that's rare. Because this is a concentrated extract, safety data on side effects is limited. If you notice any rash, swelling, or other unusual reaction after you start, stop and talk to your pharmacist or doctor.

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The Full Monographs Behind Basil’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Basil

Interacts with 289 drugs

Basil is a popular cooking herb that is generally safe in the amounts used in food. While it has a long history of traditional medicinal use and contains antioxidant compounds, strong human...

Read the full Basil monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Basil's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 7 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Basil 7 references
  1. Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Trans. S. Klein. Boston, MA: American Botanical Council, 1998.
  2. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  3. Tognolini, M., Barocelli, E., Ballabeni, V., Bruni, R., Bianchi, A., Chiavarini, M., and Impicciatore, M. Comparative screening of plant essential oils: phenylpropanoid moiety as basic core for antiplatelet activity. Life Sci. 2-23-2006;78(13):1419-1432. PubMed
  4. Tohti, I., Tursun, M., Umar, A., Turdi, S., Imin, H., and Moore, N. Aqueous extracts of Ocimum basilicum L. (sweet basil) decrease platelet aggregation induced by ADP and thrombin in vitro and rats arterio--venous shunt thrombosis in vivo. Thromb.Res 200 PubMed
  5. Amrani, S., Harnafi, H., Gadi, D., Mekhfi, H., Legssyer, A., Aziz, M., Martin-Nizard, F., and Bosca, L. Vasorelaxant and anti-platelet aggregation effects of aqueous Ocimum basilicum extract. J Ethnopharmacol. 8-17-2009;125(1):157-162. PubMed
  6. Umar, A., Imam, G., Yimin, W., Kerim, P., Tohti, I., Berke, B., and Moore, N. Antihypertensive effects of Ocimum basilicum L. (OBL) on blood pressure in renovascular hypertensive rats. Hypertens.Res 5-7-2010; PubMed
  7. Kiec-Swierczynska M, Krecisz B, Chomiczewska D, et al. Occupational allergic contact dermatitis caused by basil (Ocimum basilicum). Contact Dermatitis 2010;63(6):365-7.

See these in context on the Basil monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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