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Holy Basil Fulvic Acid Tincture Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Ormus Minerals

Holy Basil Fulvic Acid Tincture label
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Liquid Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Holy Basil Fulvic Acid Tincture 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

Holy Basil Fulvic Acid Tincture is a dietary supplement by Ormus Minerals with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for stress and anxiety, blood sugar support, respiratory complaints.Based on those ingredients, 347 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Fulvic Acid Minerals, Holy Basil. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Holy Basil Fulvic Acid Tincture by Ormus Minerals

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 Aug 6, 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 3 active ingredients.

This tincture contains 3 active ingredients: holy basil, vinegar, and fulvic acid minerals. Holy basil is an herb traditionally used for stress and wellness support.

Fulvic acid is a mineral compound derived from natural organic matter and marketed for general health. Vinegar serves as a preservation vehicle in the liquid formula.

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

The label doesn't state a purpose we can grade — see each ingredient's own graded uses on its monograph instead.

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

The evidence supporting this product is limited. For holy basil, studies are insufficient to reliably rate its use for anxiety, asthma, headache, respiratory infections, dental plaque, or diabetes.

Fulvic acid also lacks reliable evidence for respiratory infections, lead toxicity, eczema, fatigue, or hay fever. The facts we hold do not establish that either ingredient works for its claimed purposes.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Holy Basil Fulvic Acid

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 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Holy basil appears well tolerated short-term, but long-term safety data are sparse. The most common side effects are loose stools and nausea — a small number of trial participants experienced these.

Fulvic acid is also generally well tolerated orally, with diarrhea, headache, and sore throat reported in some patients; long-term safety in humans remains unclear. Rare but serious cases of Kashin-Beck bone disease (a joint disorder) have been reported with fulvic acid use, though causation is not established.

During pregnancy, holy basil is possibly unsafe — animal data raise concerns and human safety is not established, so the safety data advise against it. There is not enough information to know whether fulvic acid is safe in pregnancy, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it while pregnant.

Neither ingredient has enough data to recommend during breastfeeding; both should be avoided unless your healthcare provider advises otherwise.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Holy Basil Fulvic Acid

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?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Holy Basil, Fulvic Acid.
  • 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: 347 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 use blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs — holy basil and fulvic acid affect them differently and dangerously, and the net effect on your bleeding risk is unclear. Also flag diabetes medications (risk of low blood sugar), sedatives or sleep aids (increased drowsiness), immunosuppressants, and thyroid hormone therapy (interference with dose effectiveness).

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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 combines two herbs with limited evidence of effectiveness and moderate interactions with several important medication classes. If you take blood thinners, diabetes drugs, sedatives, immunosuppressants, or thyroid hormone, you'll want to review your specific medications with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this tincture.

Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals should also discuss it with their healthcare provider first.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 26, 2020.

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 Holy Basil Fulvic Acid Tincture, straight from the product label.

Brand Ormus Minerals
Net contents 4 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 26, 2020
DSLD ID 213190
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Holy Basil Fulvic Acid Tincture by Ormus Minerals, 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 Dropper(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Dropper(s)
IngredientAmount% DV
Holy Basil0 NP--
Vinegar0 NP--
Fulvic Acid Minerals0 NP--

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Take 1 dropper full daily

Precautions

Precautions: Keep away from children.

Make sure it is in R/O or distilled water. Consult with your health consultant for use of this product.

General Statements

www.InnerGrounding.com

Formulation

100% natural

Formula

No preservatives

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.

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Holy Basil Fulvic Acid Tincture by Ormus Minerals label

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Holy Basil Fulvic Acid Tincture label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Holy Basil Fulvic Acid Tincture by Ormus Minerals

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Dropper(s) Dosage formLiquid 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.

Holy Basil

Interacts with
212 drugs
0 NP 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...

Holy Basil monograph & interactions

Vinegar

0 NP per serving

Fulvic Acid Minerals

Interacts with
257 drugs
0 NP per serving

Fulvic acid is a natural compound formed when plants and microbes break down in soil, and it is sold as a supplement for energy, gut, and overall well...

Fulvic Acid Minerals monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Holy Basil Fulvic Acid Tincture by Ormus Minerals Drug Interactions

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347Drugs
347 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Fulvic Acid Minerals 257
Holy Basil 212

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Holy Basil Fulvic Acid Tincture interact with 347 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

2 of the 3 ingredients in Holy Basil Fulvic Acid Tincture interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Fulvic Acid Minerals Holy Basil

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Holy Basil Fulvic Acid Tincture 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.

Fulvic Acid Minerals3 drug types · 257 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, taking fulvic acid may decrease the effectiveness of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro evidence shows that fulvic acid, formed from the oxidation and polymerization of protocatechuic acid, can shorten prothrombin time in human plasma, increasing the risk of clot formation.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, taking fulvic acid might decrease the effects of immunosuppressive therapy.
Animal research shows that fulvic acid stimulates immune function.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Thyroid Hormone

Theoretically, taking fulvic acid with thyroid hormone therapy might interfere with the ability to normalize thyroid function.
Animal research shows that fulvic acid increases the plasma level of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and decreases the thyroxine (T4):triiodothyronine (T3) ratio.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Fulvic Acid Minerals full monograph & interactions

Holy Basil3 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
Holy Basil full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Holy Basil Fulvic Acid Tincture, from the product label.

Ormus Minerals

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Name
Ormus Minerals Inc.
Street Address
Post Office Box 513
City
Caldwell
State
Idaho
ZipCode
83606
Web Address
www.OrmusMinerals.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Holy Basil Fulvic Acid Tincture by Ormus Minerals: Common Questions

Does Holy Basil Fulvic Acid Tincture by Ormus Minerals interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Holy Basil Fulvic Acid Tincture has a known interaction with 347 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Holy Basil Fulvic Acid Tincture contains 3 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.
Can I take this while pregnant?
Holy basil is possibly unsafe in pregnancy — animal data raise concerns and human safety isn't established, so the safety data advise against it. For fulvic acid, there isn't enough information either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough reliable safety information for either holy basil or fulvic acid during breastfeeding, so both are advised against unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise. Discuss it with your healthcare provider before starting.
What side effects might I experience?
Holy basil most commonly causes loose stools or nausea in some users. Fulvic acid may cause diarrhea, headache, or sore throat. Both ingredients are generally well tolerated, but long-term safety data are limited. Rare serious effects with fulvic acid include Kashin-Beck bone disease, though causation is unclear.
Does this product actually work for anxiety, diabetes, or respiratory infections?
The evidence we hold is insufficient to reliably rate holy basil or fulvic acid for any of those conditions. Neither ingredient has established effectiveness for the health claims often made about them.
What is fulvic acid and why is it in the product?
Fulvic acid is a mineral compound formed from natural organic matter and is included for general wellness support. It's promoted for various health benefits, though reliable evidence backing those claims is limited.

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The Full Monographs Behind Holy Basil Fulvic Acid Tincture’s Ingredients

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

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

Fulvic Acid

Interacts with 257 drugs

Fulvic acid is a natural compound formed when plants and microbes break down in soil, and it is sold as a supplement for energy, gut, and overall wellness. Human research is very limited, so...

Read the full Fulvic Acid monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Holy Basil Fulvic Acid Tincture'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 11 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 →

Fulvic Acid 3 references
  1. Lu, FJ. Arsenic as a promoter in the effect of humic substances on plasma prothrombin time in vitro. Thromb Res 6-15-1990;58(6):537-541. PubMed
  2. Vucskits, AV, Hullar, I, Bersenyi, A, Andrasofszky, E, Kulcsar, M, Szabo, J. Effect of fulvic and humic acids on performance, immune response and thyroid function in rats. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 2010;94(6):721-728. PubMed
  3. Gandy JJ, Meeding JP, Snyman JR, et al. Phase 1 clinical study of the acute and subacute safety and proof-of-concept efficacy of carbohydrate-derived fulvic acid. Clin Pharmacol. 2012;4:7-11. PubMed

See these in context on the Fulvic Acid 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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