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Full Breath Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Organic India

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Capsule 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 Full Breath 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

Full Breath is a dietary supplement by Organic India with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for cough and bronchitis, asthma symptoms, loosening mucus (expectorant).Based on those ingredients, 1,038 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Pippali, Pushkarmool, organic Krishna Tulsi. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Full Breath by Organic India

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 4 of its 4 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Full Breath contains four active ingredients. Three of them — pushkarmool (elecampane root), organic Krishna tulsi (holy basil), and pippali (Indian long pepper) — are traditional herbs used in Ayurvedic medicine.

The fourth, bibhitaki, we couldn't check the data on. The product also contains an organic vegetable pullulan capsule as its inactive ingredient.

Does it work?

Not established
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 established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: support healthy respiratory system function.
  • We looked for evidence on: Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Common cold, Respiratory tract infections, breathing — and 2 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Elecampane is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Cough (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Indian Long Pepper is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Bronchitis, Asthma, Common cold, Cough.
  • Also on file: Holy Basil is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Asthma, Respiratory tract infections.

The effectiveness evidence for Full Breath's ingredients isn't established in the data we hold. Pushkarmool has insufficient evidence for cough and acne.

Holy basil is rated insufficient evidence for generalized anxiety disorder, asthma, headache, respiratory infections, dental plaque, and diabetes. Indian long pepper is also rated insufficient evidence for bronchitis, asthma, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and liver disease.

This doesn't mean these herbs don't work — it means clinical trials haven't yet proven their benefit in a reliable way.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Elecampane Holy Basil Indian Long Pepper

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 2 of the 3 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 3 of 3.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 3 of 3.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Holy basil appears generally well tolerated short-term, though long-term safety data are limited. The most common side effects in studies were loose stools and nausea in a small number of trial participants.

Pushkarmool is generally used in small amounts but can cause allergic reactions and stomach upset; large doses may cause vomiting and diarrhea. Some people sensitive to the ragweed family (which includes chrysanthemums, marigolds, and daisies) may develop allergic contact dermatitis.

Indian long pepper as a food spice is likely fine, but concentrated supplement doses lack strong safety data, and piperine — a key compound in it — can change how your body absorbs other substances. For pregnancy and breastfeeding: pushkarmool is rated likely unsafe during pregnancy and the safety data advise against use while breastfeeding.

Holy basil is rated possibly unsafe in pregnancy and should be avoided while breastfeeding. Indian long pepper should be avoided at medicinal doses during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

There isn't enough safety data on file for bibhitaki in pregnancy or breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Elecampane Holy Basil Indian Long Pepper

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?
  • 3 of the 3 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Elecampane, Indian Long Pepper, Holy Basil.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 1,039 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 Full Breath, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (warfarin, clopidogrel, aspirin at prescription doses) — holy basil and Indian long pepper may increase bleeding risk. Also watch if you take diabetes medications, heart drugs like propranolol or theophylline, pentobarbital or other sedatives, cyclosporine, or any medication broken down by the liver enzyme CYP3A4 (a huge class including many statins and cancer drugs).

No interactions are documented for bibhitaki because we hold no data for it.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Full Breath may appeal to people interested in traditional Ayurvedic respiratory support, but you'll want to be careful if you take blood thinners, diabetes medications, heart drugs, or anything your liver breaks down through the CYP3A4 pathway. It's especially important to check your exact medications before starting, and to talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist — they know your health history and can tell you whether this product is right for you.

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

Assessment coverage: 3 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 21, 2022.

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 Full Breath, straight from the product label.

Brand Organic India
Barcode (UPC) 801541519309
Net contents 90 Veg Cap(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 21, 2022
DSLD ID 268110
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Organic, Halal
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Full Breath by Organic India, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
45
UPC/BARCODE
801541519309
IngredientAmount% DV
Pushkarmool510 mg--
organic Krishna Tulsi50 mg--
Bibhitaki60 mg--
Pippali30 mg--

Other ingredients: organic Vegetable Pullulan Capsules

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Label statements
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General Statements

At the heart of organic India is our commitment to be a living embodiment of love and consciousness in action. Whole herb solutions grown sustainably by small family farmers using regenerative organic agriculture.

Mfg. Lic. No. A-2755

For export to USA only

Formula

Healthy conscious living Full Breath contains Ayurvedic herbs that support healthy function of the respiratory system. This nourishing formula helps maintain normal, clear breathing.

Halal Mumbai India Halal Committee Registration No. 0854

OU (Kosher)

Formulation

Vegan - Vegetarian

Gluten free

Respiratory Support

Certified Organic by Control Union-CU801983 Product produced and processed according to NPOP standard of India & USDA-NOP www.controlunion.com

Product of India

Non GMO

Precautions

Warning: Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Do not use if pregnant or nursing without consulting a physician.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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.

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org Certified B Corporation Control Union Certified NPOP/NAB/0010

Halal Mumbai India Halal Committee Registration No. 0854 OU (Kosher)

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: 2 capsules with food and water twice daily, not to exceed 6 capsules per day.

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Full Breath by Organic India label

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Full Breath label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Full Breath by Organic India

These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container45 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Pushkarmool

Interacts with
248 drugs
510 mg per serving

Elecampane is a traditional herb used mainly for coughs and other respiratory complaints, and as a bitter for digestion. Modern human evidence is very...

Pushkarmool monograph & interactions

Organic Krishna Tulsi

Interacts with
212 drugs
50 mg per serving

Holy basil (tulsi) is a traditional Ayurvedic herb most often used today for stress and general wellness, but the human evidence is mostly small and p...

Organic Krishna Tulsi monograph & interactions

Bibhitaki

60 mg per serving

Pippali

Interacts with
896 drugs
30 mg per serving

Indian long pepper (pippali) is a spice long used in Ayurvedic medicine and is best known for its piperine content, which may increase how well the bo...

Pippali monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Organic Vegetable Pullulan Capsules. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Full Breath by Organic India Drug Interactions

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1,038Drugs
1,035 Moderate 3 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Pippali 896
Pushkarmool 248
organic Krishna Tulsi 212

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Full Breath interact with 1,038 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

3 of the 4 ingredients in Full Breath interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Pippali Pushkarmool organic Krishna Tulsi

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

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

Pippali14 drug types · 896 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, Indian long pepper might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro research shows that Indian long pepper extract inhibits platelet aggregation.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, Indian long pepper might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal research shows that piperine, a constituent of Indian long pepper, can reduce blood glucose levels. Monitor blood glucose levels closely. Dose adjustments might be necessary.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)

Theoretically, Indian long pepper might increase the effects and adverse effects of cyclosporine.
In vitro research shows that piperine, a constituent of Indian long pepper, increases the bioavailability of cyclosporine.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, Indian long pepper might increase the effects and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro research shows that piperine, a constituent of Indian long pepper, inhibits CYP3A4.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Nevirapine (Viramune)

Theoretically, Indian long pepper might increase blood levels of nevirapine.
A small pharmacokinetic study shows that piperine, a constituent of Indian long pepper, increases the plasma concentration and systemic exposure of nevirapine. However, no adverse effects were associated with the elevated plasma levels of nevirapine.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
P-Glycoprotein Substrates

Theoretically, Indian long pepper might increase levels of P-glycoprotein substrates.
In vitro research shows that piperine, a constituent of Indian long pepper, can inhibit P-glycoprotein.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Pentobarbital (Nembutal)

Theoretically, Indian long pepper might increase the sedative effects of pentobarbital.
Animal research shows that piperine, a constituent of Indian long pepper, can increase pentobarbitone-induced sleeping time.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Phenytoin (Dilantin)

Theoretically, Indian long pepper might increase blood levels of phenytoin.
A small pharmacokinetic study shows that piperine, a constituent of Indian long pepper, increases phenytoin serum levels and slows its elimination.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Propranolol (Inderal)

Theoretically, Indian long pepper might increase blood levels of propranolol.
A small pharmacokinetic study shows that piperine, a constituent of Indian long pepper, accelerates absorption and increases serum concentrations of propranolol.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Rifampin (Rifadin)

Theoretically, Indian long pepper might increase blood levels of rifampin.
Piperine, a constituent of Indian long pepper, seems to increase absorption and serum levels of rifampin.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Theophylline

Indian long pepper might increase blood levels of theophylline.
A small pharmacokinetic study shows that piperine, a constituent of Indian long pepper, increases serum concentrations and slows elimination of theophylline.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Amoxicillin (Amoxil, Trimox)

Theoretically, Indian long pepper might increase the effects and adverse effects of amoxicillin.
Evidence from animal research shows that piperine, a constituent of Indian long pepper, increases the plasma levels of amoxicillin when taken concomitantly.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

Theoretically, Indian long pepper might increase blood levels of carbamazepine.
A small pharmacokinetic study in patients taking carbamazepine 300 mg or 500 mg twice daily shows that a single 20 mg dose of purified piperine, which is a constituent of Indian long pepper, increases carbamazepine levels. Piperine may increase absorption by increasing blood flow to the GI tract, increasing the surface area of the small intestine, or by cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) inhibition in the gut wall. Absorption was significantly increased by 7-10 mcg/mL/hour. The time to eliminate carbamazepine was also increased by 4-8 hours. Although carbamazepine levels were increased, this did not appear to increase side effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Cefotaxime (Claforan)

Theoretically, Indian long pepper might increase the effects and adverse effects of cefotaxime.
Animal research shows that piperine, a constituent of Indian long pepper, increases the plasma levels of cefotaxime when taken concomitantly.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Pippali full monograph & interactions

Pushkarmool1 drug type · 248 drugs

Cns Depressants

Theoretically, elecampane may cause additive sedative effects when taken with CNS depressants.
Elecampane might have sedative effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Pushkarmool full monograph & interactions

organic Krishna Tulsi3 drug types · 212 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, holy basil seed oil might increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Animal research shows that holy basil seed oil can prolong bleeding time, possibly due to inhibition of platelet aggregation. However, it is not known if this occurs in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, holy basil might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Small clinical studies show that taking holy basil can decrease fasting blood glucose and other measures of glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Pentobarbital (Nembutal)

Theoretically, holy basil seed oil might increase the sedative effects of pentobarbital.
Animal research shows that holy basil seed oil increases pentobarbitone-induced sleeping time. However, it is not known if this occurs in humans or if this applies to other barbiturates or sedatives.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
organic Krishna Tulsi full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Full Breath, from the product label.

Organic India

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Name
Organic India Pvt. Ltd.
Street Address
Factory: C-5/10, Agro Park Phase -II UPSIDC Industrial Area, Kursi Road
City
Barabanki
State
U.P.
ZipCode
225302
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Full Breath by Organic India: Common Questions

Does Full Breath by Organic India interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Full Breath has a known interaction with 1,038 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Full Breath contains 4 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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.
What is pushkarmool, and why is it in this product?
Pushkarmool is the root of elecampane, a traditional Ayurvedic herb. It's included in Full Breath for respiratory support, though clinical evidence for its effectiveness isn't yet established in our data.
I'm on blood thinners — is this product safe for me?
Holy basil seed oil and Indian long pepper may both theoretically increase bleeding risk when combined with blood thinners. This is a Moderate severity concern. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking Full Breath — they can assess your specific situation and whether it's safe for you.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advise against pushkarmool during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Holy basil is rated possibly unsafe in pregnancy and should be avoided while breastfeeding. Indian long pepper should be avoided at medicinal doses during both. For bibhitaki, we don't have safety information on file. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is appropriate for your situation.
What are the most common side effects?
Holy basil has caused loose stools and nausea in a small number of trial participants. Pushkarmool can cause allergic reactions and stomach upset, and large doses may cause vomiting and diarrhea. People sensitive to ragweed and related plants may develop allergic skin reactions.
Does this product actually work for cough or asthma?
The clinical evidence for these uses isn't yet established in the data we hold. All the main ingredients — pushkarmool, holy basil, and Indian long pepper — are rated insufficient evidence for cough, asthma, or related respiratory conditions, so we can't say whether they'll help you.

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The Full Monographs Behind Full Breath’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Elecampane

Interacts with 248 drugs

Elecampane is a traditional herb used mainly for coughs and other respiratory complaints, and as a bitter for digestion. Modern human evidence is very limited, so it should be seen as a folk...

Read the full Elecampane monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Holy Basil

Interacts with 212 drugs

Holy basil (tulsi) is a traditional Ayurvedic herb most often used today for stress and general wellness, but the human evidence is mostly small and preliminary. It is generally well tolerat...

Read the full Holy Basil monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Indian Long Pepper

Interacts with 896 drugs

Indian long pepper (pippali) is a spice long used in Ayurvedic medicine and is best known for its piperine content, which may increase how well the body absorbs certain other substances. Mod...

Read the full Indian Long Pepper monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Full Breath'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 25 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.

Elecampane 5 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  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. Lamminpaa A, Estlander T, Jolanki R, Kanerva L. Occupational allergic contact dermatitis caused by decorative plants. Contact Dermatitis 1996;34:330-5. PubMed
  4. Pazzaglia, M., Venturo, N., Borda, G., and Tosti, A. Contact dermatitis due to a massage liniment containing Inula helenium extract. Contact Dermatitis 1995;33(4):267.
  5. Aalto-Korte, K., Alanko, K., Kuuliala, O., and Jolanki, R. Late reactions in patch tests: a 4-year review from a clinic of occupational dermatology. Contact Dermatitis 2007;56(2):81-86. PubMed

See these in context on the Elecampane monograph →

Holy Basil 8 references
  1. Agrawal P, Rai V, Singh RB. Randomized placebo-controlled, single blind trial of holy basil leaves in patients with noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther 1996;34:406-9.
  2. Sakina MR, Dandiya PC, Hamdard ME, Hameed A. Preliminary psychopharmacological evaluation of Ocimum sanctum leaf extract. J Ethnopharmacol 1990;28:143-50. PubMed
  3. Singh S, Rehan HM, Majumdar DK. Effect of Ocimum sanctum fixed oil on blood pressure, blood clotting time and pentobarbitone-induced sleeping time. J Ethnopharmacol 2001;78:139-43. PubMed
  4. Mondal, S., Varma, S., Bamola, V. D., Naik, S. N., Mirdha, B. R., Padhi, M. M., Mehta, N., and Mahapatra, S. C. Double-blinded randomized controlled trial for immunomodulatory effects of Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum Linn.) leaf extract on healthy volunteers. J PubMed
  5. Agarwal, P. and Nagesh, L. Comparative evaluation of efficacy of 0.2% Chlorhexidine, Listerine and Tulsi extract mouth rinses on salivary Streptococcus mutans count of high school children--RCT. Contemp.Clin Trials 2011;32(6):802-808. PubMed
  6. Vohora, S. B., Garg, S. K., and Chaudhury, R. R. Antifertility screening of plants. 3. Effect of six indigenous plants on early pregnancy in albino rats. Indian J Med Res 1969;57(5):893-899.
  7. Khanna S, Gupta SR, Grover JK. Effect of long term feeding of tulsi (Ocimum sanctum Linn) on reproductive performance of adult albino rats. Indian J Exp Biol 1986;24(5):302-4.
  8. Somasundaram G, Manimekalai K, Salwe KJ, Pandiamunian J. Evaluation of the antidiabetic effect of Ocimum sanctum in type 2 diabetes patients. Int J Life Sci Pharma Res 2012;2(3):75-81.

See these in context on the Holy Basil monograph →

Indian Long Pepper 12 references
  1. Bano G, Amla V, Raina RK, et al. The effect of piperine on pharmacokinetics of phenytoin in healthy volunteers. Planta Med 1987;53:568-9. PubMed
  2. Bano G, et al. Effect of piperine on bioavailability and pharmacokinetics of propranolol and theophylline in healthy volunteers. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 1991;41;615-7. PubMed
  3. Bhardwaj RK, Glaeser H, Becquemont L, et al. Piperine, a major constituent of black pepper, inhibits human P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4. J Pharmacol Exp Ther 2002;302:645-50. PubMed
  4. Pattanaik S, Hota D, Prabhakar S, et al. Pharmacokinetic interaction of a single dose of piperine with steady-state carbamazepine in epilepsy patients. Phytother Res 2009;23:1281-6.
  5. Kasibhatta, R. and Naidu, M. U. Influence of piperine on the pharmacokinetics of nevirapine under fasting conditions: a randomised, crossover, placebo-controlled study. Drugs R.D. 2007;8(6):383-391. PubMed
  6. Mujumdar, A. M., Dhuley, J. N., Deshmukh, V. K., Raman, P. H., Thorat, S. L., and Naik, S. R. Effect of piperine on pentobarbitone induced hypnosis in rats. Indian J Exp.Biol. 1990;28(5):486-487.
  7. Panda, S. and Kar, A. Piperine lowers the serum concentrations of thyroid hormones, glucose and hepatic 5'D activity in adult male mice. Horm.Metab Res. 2003;35(9):523-526. PubMed
  8. Hiwale, A. R., Dhuley, J. N., and Naik, S. R. Effect of co-administration of piperine on pharmacokinetics of beta-lactam antibiotics in rats. Indian J Exp.Biol. 2002;40(3):277-281.
  9. Han, Y., Chin Tan, T. M., and Lim, L. Y. In vitro and in vivo evaluation of the effects of piperine on P-gp function and expression. Toxicol.Appl.Pharmacol. 8-1-2008;230(3):283-289. PubMed
  10. Sharma, P., Varma, M. V., Chawla, H. P., and Panchagnula, R. In situ and in vivo efficacy of peroral absorption enhancers in rats and correlation to in vitro mechanistic studies. Farmaco 2005;60(11-12):874-883. PubMed
  11. Zutshi, R. K., Singh, R., Zutshi, U., Johri, R. K., and Atal, C. K. Influence of piperine on rifampicin blood levels in patients of pulmonary tuberculosis. J Assoc.Physicians India 1985;33(3):223-224.
  12. Yadav V, Krishnan A, Vohora D. A systematic review on Piper longum L.: Bridging traditional knowledge and pharmacological evidence for future translational research. J Ethnopharmacol. 2020;247:112255. PubMed

See these in context on the Indian Long Pepper monograph →

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