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Organic Tulsi / Holy Basil Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbadiet

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Powder 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 Organic Tulsi / Holy Basil Powder 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

Organic Tulsi / Holy Basil Powder is a dietary supplement by Herbadiet with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for stress and anxiety, blood sugar support, respiratory complaints.Based on those ingredients, 212 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Holy Basil, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Tulsi / Holy Basil Powder by Herbadiet

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 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This powder contains one active ingredient: holy basil (also called tulsi), a plant traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine. There are no inactive ingredients listed.

You're getting the dried plant material only—no fillers or binders.

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

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: natural adaptogen.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence we have doesn't establish that holy basil works reliably for any condition. Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for generalized anxiety disorder, asthma, headache, respiratory tract infections, dental plaque, or diabetes.

That doesn't mean it's ineffective—it means well-designed clinical trials are lacking. If you're considering this for a specific health concern, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the current evidence supports its use for your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Holy 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.

Holy basil is generally well tolerated when used short-term in adults, though long-term safety data are limited. The most common side effects reported orally are loose stools and nausea—a small number of trial participants experienced these.

Topically (as a mouthwash), it can cause a bitter taste. Safety in pregnancy and breastfeeding is a concern: the data advises against use during pregnancy because animal research raises concerns and human safety isn't established.

There isn't enough reliable information to know it's safe while breastfeeding, so avoid it then as well. If you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Holy 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 — 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 you take this product, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin or aspirin)—holy basil may increase bleeding risk. Also flag it if you take diabetes medications, as it may lower your blood glucose further.

If you're prescribed pentobarbital or other sedatives, mention this product too.

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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.

Herbadiet's Organic Tulsi may appeal to you if you're drawn to traditional herbal remedies and want to try holy basil without added ingredients—but the evidence for its effectiveness isn't established, and it interacts with blood thinners, diabetes medications, and certain sedatives in ways we don't fully understand in humans. If you take any prescription medication, check it against this product's interactions before starting.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? This isn't recommended—discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist.

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 Jun 22, 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 Organic Tulsi / Holy Basil Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbadiet
Net contents 0 Not Present
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 22, 2023
DSLD ID 293734
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Organic Tulsi / Holy Basil Powder by Herbadiet, 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:
2000 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
4000 mg
IngredientAmount% DV
Holy Basil, Powder2000 mg--

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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.
Formulation

Natural adaptogen

USDA Organic

Free of fillers, binders, artificial ingredients, dairy, soy, wheat, gluten, yeast

Being a natural produce, there can be minor color variations because of geographical & seasonal variation of the raw material. Supplements can be hygroscopic & may agglomerate at times. This, in no way, affect the efficacy of the product.

Ethically sourced Scientifically tested Premium grade ingredients

Formula

Certified organic herb powder

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) Lic. No.: 20817018000147

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take up to 4000 mg, or as directed by your physician

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Pregnant or lactating women should consult your physician before use.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool & dark.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This statement has 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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Organic Tulsi / Holy Basil Powder by Herbadiet label

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Organic Tulsi / Holy Basil Powder label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Organic Tulsi / Holy Basil Powder by Herbadiet

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

Serving size2000 mg Dosage formPowder Amounts shown are per serving.

Holy Basil, Powder

Interacts with
212 drugs
2000 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...

Holy Basil, Powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Organic Tulsi / Holy Basil Powder by Herbadiet Drug Interactions

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212Drugs
212 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Holy Basil, Powder 212

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Organic Tulsi / Holy Basil Powder interact with 212 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Organic Tulsi / Holy Basil Powder interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Holy Basil, Powder

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Organic Tulsi / Holy Basil Powder 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.

Holy Basil, Powder3 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, Powder full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Organic Tulsi / Holy Basil Powder, from the product label.

Herbadiet

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Name
Arkure Health Care
Street Address
11, Sector - 14
City
Rohtak
State
Haryana
ZipCode
124001
Web Address
www.herbadiet.in
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Organic Tulsi / Holy Basil Powder by Herbadiet: Common Questions

Does Organic Tulsi / Holy Basil Powder by Herbadiet interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Organic Tulsi / Holy Basil Powder has a known interaction with 212 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Organic Tulsi / Holy Basil Powder 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.
What is holy basil, and why is it in this powder?
Holy basil, also called tulsi, is a plant used in Ayurvedic traditional medicine. It's dried and powdered here as the sole active ingredient, with no fillers added.
Does this powder actually work for anxiety, diabetes, or other conditions?
Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate holy basil for generalized anxiety, diabetes, asthma, headache, respiratory infections, or dental plaque. The science isn't there yet to say it works for these uses.
Are there any common side effects?
When taken by mouth, some people report loose stools or nausea, though this was uncommon in clinical trials. If you apply it topically (like as a mouthwash), it may taste bitter.
Is this safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No—animal data raise safety concerns in pregnancy and human safety isn't established, so it's advised against. There also isn't enough reliable information to know it's safe while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're in either situation.
Can I take this with my blood pressure or diabetes medication?
That depends on your specific medication. Holy basil interacts with diabetes drugs and blood thinners in ways we don't fully understand in humans. Check your exact prescriptions with your doctor or pharmacist, or use the search tool on this page before you start.

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The Full Monographs Behind Organic Tulsi / Holy Basil Powder’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...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Organic Tulsi / Holy Basil Powder'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 8 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 →

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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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