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Organic Tulsi Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Hills

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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 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 Powder is a dietary supplement by Herbal Hills 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 Tulsi, 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 Powder by Herbal Hills

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.

Organic Tulsi Powder by Herbal Hills contains one active ingredient: tulsi (holy basil) in powder form. Holy basil is an herb traditionally used in Ayurvedic practice.

There are no inactive ingredients listed for this product.

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 tulsi's effectiveness in the conditions studied is not established. Our data rates its use for generalized anxiety disorder, asthma, headache, respiratory tract infections, dental plaque, and diabetes as having insufficient reliable evidence.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means the clinical research so far hasn't been strong enough to confirm a benefit.

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.

Short-term use of holy basil appears generally well tolerated in adults, though long-term safety data in humans are limited. The most common side effects reported in studies are loose stools and nausea when taken by mouth.

Topically (in mouthwash), a bitter taste has been noted. Because animal data raise safety concerns and human data are sparse, the evidence advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

If you're pregnant, nursing, or planning either, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

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 taking this tulsi powder, double-check with your pharmacist or doctor if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (risk of increased bleeding), diabetes medications (risk of low blood sugar), or the sedative pentobarbital (risk of enhanced sedation). All three interactions are rated Moderate.

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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.

Organic Tulsi Powder may appeal to you if you're interested in traditional herbal support and have already confirmed it won't interfere with your medications. If you take blood thinners, diabetes medications, or sedatives like pentobarbital, you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist first — the interactions are documented but mostly from animal data, so your provider can weigh the individual risk.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Best to avoid this one based on current safety information.

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 Aug 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 Organic Tulsi Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Hills
Barcode (UPC) 8904268858941
Net contents 16 Ounce(s); 454 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2023
DSLD ID 296417
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Halal
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Organic Tulsi Powder by Herbal Hills, 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:
3 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Gram(s)
Servings per container
151
UPC/BARCODE
8904268858941
IngredientAmount% DV
Tulsi, Powder3 Gram(s)--

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Herbal Hills Back To Nature

General Statements

High Quality Natural Products

NEUTRAL CODE: MH/PD/AYU/002/10

Formula

Ocimum sanctum

Halal India www.Halalindia.com HIW21081110

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions for use: Take 3 gms powder, 1 to 2 times a day

Precautions

Warning: Pregnant or lactating women are advised to consume herbal products under the advice of the healthcare practitioner.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if pouch is broken.

Please consult an expert before use.

Storage

Storage: Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.

Formulation

Being Natural product. Colour may vary over time as well as from batch to batch however effectiveness remains same.

Country of Origin: India

India Organic Control IMO NPOP/NAB/003 OneCert Certified Organic USDA Organic IN-BIO-152 Indian Agriculture

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Seals/Symbols

India Organic Control IMO NPOP/NAB/003 OneCert Certified Organic USDA Organic IN-BIO-152 Indian Agriculture QA ICS JAS-ANZ Halal India www.Halalindia.com HIW21081110 GMP Good Manufacturing Practice

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Organic Tulsi Powder by Herbal Hills label

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Organic Tulsi Powder label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Organic Tulsi Powder by Herbal Hills

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

Serving size3 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container151 Amounts shown are per serving.

Tulsi, Powder

Interacts with
212 drugs
3 Gram(s) 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...

Tulsi, Powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Organic Tulsi Powder by Herbal Hills Drug Interactions

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212Drugs
212 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Tulsi, Powder 212

Individual Drug Interactions

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

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

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Organic Tulsi 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.

Tulsi, 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
Tulsi, Powder full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Herbal Hills

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Web Address
www.herbalhillsglobal.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Organic Tulsi Powder by Herbal Hills: Common Questions

Does Organic Tulsi Powder by Herbal Hills interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Organic Tulsi 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 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's actually in this powder?
It's just tulsi, also called holy basil, in powder form — no fillers or other ingredients added. One scoop is the whole product.
Can I take this while I'm on blood thinners like warfarin?
Not without checking first. Holy basil might slow blood clotting based on animal research, so combining it with blood thinners could raise bleeding risk. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's safe for you.
Does tulsi help with anxiety?
The clinical evidence isn't strong enough yet to say for sure. Our data rates it as having insufficient reliable evidence for generalized anxiety disorder, so we can't confirm whether it works.
What are the side effects?
In studies, the most common side effects were loose stools and nausea when taken by mouth. Topically (like in a mouthwash), it's been reported to taste bitter. Overall, it seems well tolerated short-term, though long-term safety data in humans are limited.
Is it safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
The safety data advise against it in both cases. Animal research raised concerns and human data are sparse, so it's best to avoid tulsi if you're pregnant or nursing. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about your individual situation.
Will this help my type 2 diabetes?
Small clinical studies show tulsi can lower fasting blood glucose, but our data rate the evidence as insufficient to confirm it works. More importantly, if you take diabetes medications, tulsi might lower your blood sugar too much — check with your doctor or pharmacist first.

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The Full Monographs Behind Organic Tulsi 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 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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