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Hemp Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herb Pharm

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Hemp is a dietary supplement by Herb Pharm with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for stress and anxiety, blood sugar support, respiratory complaints.Based on those ingredients, 1,020 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Hemp decarboxylated flowering top extract, Holy Basil essential oil extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Hemp by Herb Pharm

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 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • “Herbal Extract Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.
  • “Hemp decarboxylated flowering top extract” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (569 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This liquid product contains 2 active ingredients: a herbal extract blend and total cannabinoids. The herbal extract blend includes holy basil essential oil extract, which is the component with the most established interaction data.

Hemp decarboxylated flowering top extract is also part of the blend. The liquid is preserved with certified organic cane alcohol as an inactive ingredient.

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 Holy Basil product and its label doesn't state a use — see Holy 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 holy basil's effectiveness is limited. Clinical data show insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for generalized anxiety disorder, asthma, headache, respiratory tract infections, dental plaque, or diabetes.

While small studies suggest holy basil may lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes, the overall body of evidence is not strong enough to make a confident recommendation for any of these uses.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Holy Basil Hemp

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.

Holy basil extract is generally well tolerated in the short term in adults, though long-term safety data are sparse. The most common side effects from oral use are loose stools and nausea—a small number of trial participants experienced these.

Topically, it may cause a bitter taste. The safety data advise against using this product during pregnancy, as animal studies raise concerns and human safety is not established.

Breastfeeding mothers should also avoid it—there isn't enough reliable safety information to know if it's safe for nursing infants. If you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Holy Basil Hemp

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 — Holy Basil.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 212 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, check whether you use blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs—holy basil may increase bleeding risk. Also double-check if you take diabetes medications, as holy basil might lower your blood sugar further.

If you use pentobarbital (a barbiturate sedative) or other sedatives, confirm with your pharmacist first, as holy basil may strengthen their effects.

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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.

This product may be worth considering if you're interested in herbal support, but it's not proven effective for the conditions it's often used for. If you take any blood thinners, diabetes medications, or sedatives, check your exact drugs with the tool on this page first.

Pregnant or nursing? Skip it and talk to your pharmacist.

For anyone else, run your medications through the checker before you start.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 23, 2023.

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 Hemp, straight from the product label.

Brand Herb Pharm
Barcode (UPC) 090700032739
Net contents 1 fl. Oz.; 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 23, 2023
DSLD ID 273761
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Hemp by Herb Pharm, 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:
0.7 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.7 mL
Servings per container
42
UPC/BARCODE
090700032739
IngredientAmount% DV
Herbal Extract Blend0 NP--
Total Cannabinoids20 mg--
Holy Basil essential oil extract7 mg--
Hemp decarboxylated flowering top extract569 mg--

Other ingredients: certified organic Cane Alcohol

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use Shake well before using. Adults: Add 1 full squeeze of the dropper bulb to 2 oz. of water or juice, 1 or 2 times per day. Best taken between meals.

General Statements

Glassware can be cleaned with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol.

Precautions

Caution: Do not take in pregnancy, nursing or if using medical drugs.

Not for use under 21 years of age.

Do not use if subject to drug testing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including delta9-THC, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Storage

Store away from heat & light

Formula

Cannabinoids 20 mg per serving Cannabis sativa Full-spectrum extract

Provides a minimum of 20 mg cannabinoids per serving Contains less than 0.3% total THC

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

Formulation

USDA Organic

Gluten-free

Certified organic by Organic Certifiers

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

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Hemp by Herb Pharm label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Hemp by Herb Pharm

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container42 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.

Herbal Extract Blend

0 NP per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Certified organic Cane Alcohol. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Hemp by Herb Pharm Drug Interactions

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1,020Drugs
253 Moderate 767 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Hemp 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.

Hemp decarboxylated flowering top extract6 drug types · 938 drugs

Estrogens

Theoretically, hemp might interfere with hormone therapy due to its estrogenic effects.
In an ovariectomized animal model, a diet containing hemp seed 1%, 2%, or 10% resulted in normalized plasma levels of 17-beta-estradiol. The mechanism of action for this effect is unclear.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Ace Inhibitors (Aceis)

Theoretically, consuming hemp seed protein isolate with ACE inhibitors might have additive effects and increase the risk of hypotension.
Hemp seed protein hydrolysate has shown ACE inhibitor-like effects in a hypertensive animal model. However, hempseed oil consumption does not seem to reduce blood pressure in humans. Until more is known, monitor blood pressure and potassium levels.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, hemp seed might increase the risk of bleeding when used concomitantly with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.
In animal research, hemp seed at 5% of the diet inhibits platelet aggregation in vitro. However, in human research, taking hemp seed oil 2 grams daily for 12 weeks does not inhibit the aggregation of platelets in vitro.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, hemp seed protein may have additive effects with antihypertensive drugs.
In a hypertensive animal model, hemp seed protein hydrolysate reduced systolic blood pressure by a mechanism possibly involving the inhibition of renin and angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) activities. However, there was no effect of hemp seed protein on blood pressure in normotensive animals. Furthermore, hempseed oil consumption does not seem to reduce blood pressure in humans.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, hemp might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research shows that hemp induces CYP1A2 enzymes.

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

Theoretically, hemp might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro research shows that hemp induces CYP3A4 enzymes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Holy Basil essential oil extract3 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
The maker

Brand information

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

Herb Pharm

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Name
Herb Pharm
City
Williams
State
OR
ZipCode
97544
Phone Number
800-348-4372
Web Address
www.herb-pharm.com
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Hemp by Herb Pharm: Common Questions

Does Hemp by Herb Pharm interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Hemp has a known interaction with 1,020 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Hemp contains 2 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.
Will this help my anxiety or asthma?
The evidence doesn't give us a clear answer yet. Studies on holy basil for generalized anxiety, asthma, headaches, and respiratory infections show insufficient reliable evidence to rate it—meaning we just don't have strong enough data to say whether it works. If you're considering it for one of these, talk with your pharmacist about what the current evidence supports.
Is it safe to take while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. The safety data advise against use during pregnancy because animal studies raise concerns and human safety isn't established. Breastfeeding mothers should also avoid it—there isn't enough reliable safety information. If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking anything with this product.
What side effects might I get?
The most common are loose stools and nausea from oral use—a small number of people in clinical trials experienced these. If you're using the product topically or as a rinse, it may leave a bitter taste. Most people tolerate it well in the short term, though we have limited long-term safety data.
What's actually in this liquid?
It contains a herbal extract blend with holy basil essential oil extract and hemp decarboxylated flowering top extract, plus total cannabinoids. The liquid is preserved with certified organic cane alcohol.
I take blood thinners. Is this safe for me?
You need to check with your pharmacist first. Holy basil may theoretically increase your bleeding risk when combined with blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs, though human data are still limited. Use the medication checker on this page or call your pharmacist before you start.
I'm diabetic and on medication—should I be worried?
Possibly. Holy basil can lower blood sugar, and small studies show it may reduce fasting glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes. If you take diabetes medications, check your exact drugs with the tool on this page, and talk to your pharmacist about whether this product is right for you—you may need closer monitoring of your blood sugar.

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Hemp'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.

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The 20 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.

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 →

Hemp 12 references
  1. Kaul N, Kreml R, Austria JA, et al. A comparison of fish oil, flaxseed oil and hempseed oil supplementation on selected parameters of cardiovascular health in healthy volunteers. J Am Coll Nutr 2008;27:51-8. PubMed
  2. Saberivand A, Karimi I, Becker LA, et al. The effects of Cannabis sativa L. seed (hempseed) in the ovariectomized rat model of menopause. Methods Find Exp Clin Pharmacol. 2010;32(7):467-73. PubMed
  3. Girgih AT, Alashi A, He R, Malomo S, Aluko RE. Preventive and treatment effects of a hemp seed (Cannabis sativa L.) meal protein hydrolysate against high blood pressure in spontaneously hypertensive rats. Eur J Nutr. 2014;53(5):1237-46. PubMed
  4. Richard MN, Ganguly R, Steigerwald SN, Al-Khalifa A, Pierce GN. Dietary hempseed reduces platelet aggregation. J Thromb Haemost. 2007;5(2):424-5. PubMed
  5. Stadtmauer G, Beyer K, Bardina L, Sicherer SH. Anaphylaxis to ingestion of hempseed (Cannabis sativa). J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2003;112(1):216-7. PubMed
  6. Del Bo' C, Deon V, Abello F, et al. Eight-week hempseed oil intervention improves the fatty acid composition of erythrocyte phospholipids and the omega-3 index, but does not affect the lipid profile in children and adolescents with primary hyperlipidemia. PubMed
  7. Alkhammash S, Tsui H, Thomson DMP. Cannabis and hemp seed allergy. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2019;7(7):2429-2430.e1. PubMed
  8. Stokes JR, Hartel R, Ford LB, Casale TB. Cannabis (hemp) positive skin tests and respiratory symptoms. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2000;85(3):238-40. PubMed
  9. Déléaval M, Burri H, Bakelants E. Harmless herbs? A case report of acquired long QT syndrome and torsades de pointes in a patient taking herbal supplements. HeartRhythm Case Rep 2022;8(5):309-12. PubMed
  10. Singh M, Sehgal M, Yacoub M, et al. Severe liver dysfunction in a toddler receiving nonprescription phytocannabinoid. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) 2022;62(4):1438-1440. PubMed
  11. Clark E, Nilsson U, Samaran Q, Raison-Peyron N. Allergic contact dermatitis from Cannabis sativa (hemp) seed oil. Contact Dermatitis 2022;87(3):292-293.
  12. Haron MH, Dale O, Martin K, et al. Evaluation of the Herb-Drug Interaction Potential of Commonly Used Botanicals on the US Market with Regard to PXR- and AhR-Mediated Influences on CYP3A4 and CYP1A2. J Diet Suppl 2022. PubMed

See these in context on the Hemp monograph →

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