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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), prepared at a 1:6000 ratio. The remaining ingredients are water and brandy, which serve as preservatives and carriers for the botanical extract.

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 we hold doesn't establish this product's effectiveness for the conditions it's marketed for — acne, headache, common cold, constipation, diarrhea, and flatulence all carry a rating of insufficient reliable evidence to rate. That means we simply don't have enough data to know whether it works for these uses.

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 is generally well tolerated when consumed in food amounts. However, concentrated extracts and essential oils — including medicinal doses — are less studied, and safety data is not firmly established for them.

One case of allergic contact dermatitis has been reported in an occupational setting. Pregnancy and lactation safety data is mixed: some sources rate basil as likely safe, while others rate it as possibly unsafe, so there isn't enough consistent information to know either way — talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

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 before starting if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin or clopidogrel) — basil may increase bleeding risk. Also double-check if you're on blood pressure medications, since basil might lower your blood pressure further and cause dizziness or weakness.

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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.

This product is an herbal essence with very limited evidence for effectiveness. If you take blood thinners, antiplatelet drugs, or blood pressure medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it, since basil may interact with these.

For anyone else considering it, the main concern is that concentrated basil products haven't been well studied for safety — food amounts are generally fine, but medicinal doses aren't well documented.

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) 782932110032
Net contents 1 fl. Oz.; 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 24, 2014
DSLD ID 29676
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
782932110032
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

Brand IP Statement(s)

Certified Biodynamic(R) by the Demeter Association, Inc.

Seals/Symbols

DEMETER(R)

FES Quintessentials(TM)

General Statements

BEST BY 04/2022 120416

Professional quality backed by over three decades of international use.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Four drops, four times daily

Formulation

Certified organic by Stellar Certification Services, Inc.

General

120416

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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.
Does this actually treat acne, headaches, or colds?
The evidence we have doesn't establish that it does. All the conditions this product claims to address — acne, headache, common cold, constipation, diarrhea, and flatulence — are rated as insufficient reliable evidence to rate, meaning we don't have enough solid data to say whether it works for any of them.
Is basil safe to take as a supplement?
Basil from food is generally well tolerated. However, concentrated extracts and medicinal doses — like those in supplements — are less studied and safety isn't firmly established. Stick with food amounts rather than concentrated products unless you've cleared it with your doctor or pharmacist.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data is mixed — some sources rate basil as likely safe in pregnancy and lactation, while others rate it as possibly unsafe. There isn't enough consistent information to know either way, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before using it.
What's in this product besides basil?
The formula contains water and brandy as inactive ingredients — they preserve the basil infusion and help deliver it. The active ingredient is basil alone, at a 1:6000 concentration.
Can this cause allergic reactions?
Allergic contact dermatitis (a skin rash from direct contact) has been reported in one case involving occupational exposure to basil. If you have a known allergy to basil or plants in the mint family, avoid this product and talk with your doctor or pharmacist first.

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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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