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Basil Flower Essence Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Flower Essence Services

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Basil Flower Essence 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 Flower Essence is a dietary supplement by Flower Essence Services 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 infusion (1:6000) of Ocimum basilicum. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Basil Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services

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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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Jul 16, 2026

What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 1 active ingredient.

This product contains one active ingredient: an infusion of basil (Ocimum basilicum) in a 1:6000 concentration. The inactive ingredients are water and brandy, which serve as the liquid base and preservative.

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 isn't established in the data we hold. We have no reliable evidence to rate it for acne, headache, common cold, constipation, diarrhea, or flatulence.

If you're considering it for any of these uses, you're working with unproven ground — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what the science actually supports.

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. However, concentrated extracts and essential oils — which are more potent than what you'd eat in cooking — haven't been well studied for safety, and the data advises caution with medicinal doses.

One case of allergic contact dermatitis has been reported, though that was from occupational exposure. The pregnancy and lactation data show conflicting ratings (Likely Safe and Possibly Unsafe), so there isn't enough clarity to know either way — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you're pregnant or nursing.

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.

Before taking this product, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on blood thinners (anticoagulants or antiplatelets, like warfarin, aspirin, or clopidogrel) or blood pressure medications (antihypertensives). Both interactions are rated Moderate and could affect how these drugs work.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Basil Flower Essence might appeal to someone looking for a traditional herbal remedy, but its effectiveness hasn't been established for common uses, and it can interact with blood thinners and blood pressure medications. If you take either of those drug types, or any other prescription medication, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product.

The safety profile in pregnancy and lactation is unclear, so personalized advice from your healthcare provider matters there too.

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 Jan 24, 2014.

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 Flower Essence, straight from the product label.

Brand Flower Essence Services
Barcode (UPC) 782932120031
Net contents 0.25 fl. Oz.; 7.5 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 24, 2014
DSLD ID 29674
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses No Claim
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Basil Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services, 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:
4 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
4 Drop(s)
UPC/BARCODE
782932120031
IngredientAmount% DV
infusion (1:6000) of Ocimum basilicum0 NP--

Other ingredients: Water, brandy

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

herbal supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: four drops, four times daily

Seals/Symbols

FES Quintessentials(TM)

DEMETER(R)

Brand IP Statement(s)

Demeter-certified Biodynamin(R)

General Statements

BEST BY 07/2020 100701

Formulation

Certificated organic by Stellar Certification Services, Inc.

General

100701

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Basil Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services label

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Basil Flower Essence label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Basil Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services

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

Serving size4 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.

Infusion (1:6000) of Ocimum basilicum

Interacts with
289 drugs
0 NP 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...

Infusion (1:6000) of Ocimum basilicum monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Water, Brandy. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Basil Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services Drug Interactions

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289Drugs
289 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

infusion (1:6000) of Ocimum basilicum 289

Individual Drug Interactions

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

1 of the 1 ingredient in Basil Flower Essence interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. infusion (1:6000) of Ocimum basilicum

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Basil Flower Essence 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.

infusion (1:6000) of Ocimum basilicum2 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
infusion (1:6000) of Ocimum basilicum full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Flower Essence Services

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Phone Number
800-548-0075
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Basil Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services: Common Questions

Does Basil Flower Essence by Flower Essence Services interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Basil Flower Essence 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 Flower Essence 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 eat in food while I'm taking this product?
Yes — basil as a food is generally well tolerated. This flower essence is a more concentrated form, so the safety picture is different from cooking with fresh basil in your kitchen.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The data we hold shows conflicting information — one rating says Likely Safe and another says Possibly Unsafe. There isn't enough clarity to know either way, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product during pregnancy or while nursing.
Does basil work for colds, headaches, or digestive issues?
We don't have reliable evidence to rate basil for those uses. The science hasn't established whether it actually helps with common cold, headache, constipation, diarrhea, or flatulence.
What's the difference between this flower essence and an essential oil?
This is a diluted infusion of basil flowers in water and brandy. Essential oils are much more concentrated and haven't been well studied for safety — the data advises against medicinal doses and essential oil use.
Has anyone had a bad reaction to basil?
Allergic contact dermatitis (a skin reaction) has been reported in one person with heavy occupational exposure to basil, though that's not the typical user scenario. Most people tolerate basil from food without trouble.

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The Full Monographs Behind Basil Flower Essence’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 Flower Essence'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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