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Tulsi/Holy Basil Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Global Healing Center

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Liquid Category: Botanical
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 Tulsi/Holy Basil 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

Tulsi/Holy Basil is a dietary supplement by Global Healing Center 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 organic Tulsi. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Tulsi/Holy Basil by Global Healing Center

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 product contains one active ingredient: organic tulsi (also called holy basil). Tulsi is an herb traditionally used to support stress response and wellness.

The liquid also includes organic vegetable glycerin, triple distilled water, and energized trace minerals as inactive ingredients.

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 — see Holy Basil's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: supports healthy stress response and mental well-being.
  • We looked for evidence on: Stress, Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), Insomnia, Anxiety, Sleep quality, Relaxation.
  • The closest evidence on file: Holy Basil is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Holy Basil is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Insomnia, Stress.

The evidence we hold for tulsi doesn't yet establish how well it works. We have insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for generalized anxiety, asthma, headache, respiratory tract infections, dental plaque, or diabetes.

That doesn't mean it's ineffective — it means the research isn't conclusive enough in our data to say so confidently.

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

The safety data advise against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, because animal data raise concerns and human safety isn't established for either.

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.

Check your exact medications against these drug types before starting: blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (Moderate risk of increased bleeding), diabetes medications (Moderate risk of low blood sugar), and pentobarbital or other sedatives (Moderate risk of increased sedation).

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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.

Tulsi is worth considering if you're interested in traditional herbal support for stress or wellness — and it's generally well tolerated short-term. However, if you take blood thinners, diabetes medications, or sedative barbiturates, you need to check with your pharmacist first.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should skip it and talk with their doctor.

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 23, 2021.

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 Tulsi/Holy Basil, straight from the product label.

Brand Global Healing Center
Barcode (UPC) 811839030065
Net contents 2 fl. Oz.; 59.2 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 23, 2021
DSLD ID 251653
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Tulsi/Holy Basil by Global Healing Center, 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 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
811839030065
IngredientAmount% DV
organic Tulsi1 mL--

Other ingredients: organic Vegetable Glycerin, triple distilled Water, energized Trace Minerals

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use Shake bottle well. Take 1 mL in the morning and again in the evening, or as directed by your healthcare provider.

Formulation

Supports a healthy response to stress, enhances natural energy production, and promotes mental well-being.

Organic tulsi raw herbal extract

GMO free Gluten free

Vegan

Certified Organic by Natural Food Certifiers.

Precautions

Warning: Keep out of reach of children.

Consult your healthcare provider before taking if you are pregnant or nursing, or have any other medical concerns.

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.

General Statements

Global Healing Center since 1998

See bottle for best-by date & lot information.

Formula

(Ocimum sanctum)

FDA Statement of Identity

All Natural Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic No Animal Testing

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Tulsi/Holy Basil by Global Healing Center label

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Tulsi/Holy Basil label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Tulsi/Holy Basil by Global Healing Center

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

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Organic Tulsi

Interacts with
212 drugs
1 mL 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 Tulsi monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Organic Vegetable Glycerin, Triple distilled Water, Energized Trace Minerals. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Tulsi/Holy Basil by Global Healing Center Drug Interactions

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212Drugs
212 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

organic Tulsi 212

Individual Drug Interactions

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

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

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Tulsi/Holy Basil 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.

organic 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 Tulsi full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Global Healing Center

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Name
Global Healing Center, LP.
City
Houston
State
Texas
ZipCode
77018
Phone Number
1.800.476.0016
Web Address
www.globalhealingcenter.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Tulsi/Holy Basil by Global Healing Center: Common Questions

Does Tulsi/Holy Basil by Global Healing Center interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Tulsi/Holy Basil 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?
Tulsi/Holy Basil 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.
Can I take this if I'm on a blood thinner like warfarin?
Not without checking first — this is one you need to discuss with your pharmacist. Holy basil seed oil can prolong bleeding time in animals, which could raise your bleeding risk when combined with blood thinners. Animal data don't always translate to humans, but it's important enough to confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before you add it.
What are the side effects?
Holy basil extract is generally well tolerated. The most common side effects from oral use are loose stools and nausea — though only a small number of people in trials experienced them. A bitter taste has been reported when used as a mouthwash.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — the safety data advise against it for both. Animal studies raise concerns, and we don't have enough reliable human safety information for pregnancy or breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor about what's right for you.
Does it actually work for anxiety or stress?
The evidence we hold doesn't yet establish how well it works for those conditions. That doesn't mean tulsi is ineffective — it means the research data we have isn't conclusive enough to say so confidently. Many people use it traditionally for stress support, but individual results vary.
Is this safe to take long-term?
Holy basil is generally well tolerated short-term in adults, but high-quality long-term safety data are limited. If you're thinking of taking it regularly, it's worth discussing with your pharmacist to make sure it fits your situation.

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The Full Monographs Behind Tulsi/Holy Basil’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 →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Tulsi/Holy Basil'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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