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Tulsi Original Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Organic India

Tulsi Original label
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Other (e.g. Tea Bag) 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 Tulsi Original 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 Original is a dietary supplement by Organic India with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for stress and anxiety, blood sugar support, respiratory complaints.Based on those ingredients, 379 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Tulsi Blend. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Tulsi Original by Organic India

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

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 2 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (2 Gram(s)) without saying how much of each component you get.
  • “Tulsi Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.

Tulsi Original is a tea bag with 2 active ingredients: basil and holy basil (also called tulsi), both herbs from the mint family. The product also contains inactive ingredients listed as Krishna Tulsi, Vana Tulsi, and Rama Tulsi — these are varieties of tulsi used in the blend.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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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.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: stress relief, immune support, and digestion.
  • We looked for evidence on: Stress, Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), Common cold, Respiratory tract infections, Dyspepsia, Flatulence — and 4 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Basil is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Headache (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Basil is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Common cold, Constipation, Diarrhea, Flatulence.
  • Also on file: Holy Basil is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), Headache.

The evidence we hold doesn't establish that basil or holy basil work for the conditions listed on the label — acne, headache, cold, constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, anxiety, asthma, respiratory infections, dental plaque, or diabetes all show insufficient reliable evidence to rate. That doesn't mean the herbs don't help; it means the clinical data we have isn't solid enough to confirm it.

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 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 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.

Both herbs are generally well tolerated short-term. Basil is safe in food amounts, but concentrated extracts and essential oils are less studied — stick to the tea.

Holy basil may cause loose stools or nausea in some people, and allergic contact reactions have been reported with basil. For pregnancy: basil has conflicting safety data (one source says likely safe, another says possibly unsafe), so talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

Holy basil is rated possibly unsafe in pregnancy and should be avoided while breastfeeding — safety data are too limited.

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?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Basil, Holy Basil.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 379 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 with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood sugar medications (antidiabetes drugs), blood thinners (anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs), blood pressure medications (antihypertensives), or pentobarbital (Nembutal) or other barbiturate sedatives. All are Moderate-severity interactions documented for the basil and holy basil in this tea.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Tulsi Original is a tea with two herbs that affect blood pressure, blood thinners, blood sugar medications, and certain sedatives. If you take any prescription drugs — especially for blood pressure, diabetes, or bleeding disorders — check your medications with the tool on this page before you brew this tea.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Talk it over with your own doctor or pharmacist first.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 14, 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 Tulsi Original, straight from the product label.

Brand Organic India
Barcode (UPC) 801541505937
Net contents 3.5 Ounce(s); 100 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 14, 2023
DSLD ID 300163
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Other (e.g. Tea Bag)
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Organic, Halal
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Tulsi Original by Organic India, 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:
2 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Gram(s)
Servings per container
50
UPC/BARCODE
801541505937
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Blend2 Gram(s)--
Basil0 NP--
Tulsi Blend0 NP--
Holy Basil0 NP--

Other ingredients: Krishna Tulsi, Vana Tulsi, Rama Tulsi

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Label statements
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General Statements

At the heart of organic India is our commitment to be a living embodiment of love and consciousness in action. All our products promote health and happiness and are made with loving care. Earth seer Ethical, authentic, reliable, trustworthy, holistic, socially, environmentally, economically responsible

We wish you a life of good health and happiness

Healthy conscious living

Picture here is one of our beloved farmers.

Formulation

Tulsi - a legacy of good health - holy basil Uplifts mood Powerful adaptogen Promotes natural detoxification Immune system support Reduces stress Builds stamina Improves digestion and metabolism Abundance in antioxidants Delicious, fragrant and exquisite, the finest Rama, Krishna and Vana With its fresh taste and astonishing array of health benefits, Tulsi Original is, quite simply...perfect.

Stress relieving & energizing

Certified Organic

Caffeine free

Loose leaf

Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org

Certified Organic by Control Union-CU 801983 Product produced and processed according to NPOP standard of India & USDA-NOP www.controlunion.com

Product of India for export to USA

Product registered as Tulsi Infusion

Fairtrade certified & sourced from Fairtrade producers. Total 100% Visit: www.info.fairtrade.net

Vegan Vegetarian

Gluten free

Formula

Tulsi leaves are expertly blended to create a soothing, uplifting, full-bodied herbal infusion that is inspiringly fresh and flavorful. "The Queen of herbs" Tulsi encourages tranquility, clarity, relief from stress, robust immunity and stamina.

Halal Jamiat Ulama Halal Foundation Mumbai India 0854

Halal Jamiat Ulama Halal Foundation Mumbai India 0854 OU (Kosher)

OU (Kosher)

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Brewing instructions: 1 Place one full tsp. of loose leaf tea per person 2 Pour 1 cup of fresh boiled water per person directly onto tea leaves 3 8-12 min Infuse for 8-12 minutes 4 Strain and serve Double the strength when serving iced Makes an excellent iced tea

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org Fairtrade

FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) Lic. No. 1001851002605 Certified B Corporations India Organic OU (Kosher)

Precautions

If pregnant or nursing consult your physician prior to use.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Storage

Consume within 2 months after opening. Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.

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Tulsi Original by Organic India label

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Tulsi Original label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Tulsi Original by Organic India

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

Serving size2 Gram(s) Dosage formOther (e.g. Tea Bag) Servings per container50 Amounts shown are per serving.

Proprietary Blend

2 Gram(s) per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Krishna Tulsi, Vana Tulsi, Rama Tulsi. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Tulsi Original by Organic India Drug Interactions

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379 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Tulsi Blend 212

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Tulsi Original interact with 379 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Tulsi Original interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Tulsi Blend

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Tulsi Original 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 Blend3 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 Blend full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Organic India

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Name
Organic India USA
City
Boulder
State
CO
ZipCode
80301
Phone Number
1-888-550-8332
Web Address
organicindia.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Tulsi Original by Organic India: Common Questions

Does Tulsi Original by Organic India interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Tulsi Original has a known interaction with 379 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Tulsi Original 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.
Is this safe to drink while pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data are mixed and limited. Basil shows conflicting information, and holy basil is rated possibly unsafe in pregnancy and should be avoided while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this tea is right for you during pregnancy or while nursing.
What's the difference between basil and holy basil?
They're both in the mint family and both in this tea. Basil is the culinary herb; holy basil (tulsi) is a traditional Ayurvedic herb. This product is a blend of several tulsi varieties, and the label groups them as a proprietary blend.
Can this tea lower my blood sugar?
Small studies suggest holy basil may lower fasting blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes, which is why it could increase the risk of low blood sugar if you also take diabetes medications. That's a Moderate-severity interaction — check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on blood sugar drugs.
Will it help my anxiety or asthma?
We don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether holy basil works for anxiety, asthma, or the other conditions on the label. The data we hold shows insufficient evidence for all of them.
Can I use this if I take a blood thinner?
Both basil and holy basil may increase bleeding risk when combined with blood thinners — that's a Moderate-severity interaction. Don't start this tea without checking with your doctor or pharmacist first if you're on an anticoagulant or antiplatelet drug.
Are there any side effects?
Holy basil may cause loose stools or nausea in some people. Basil is safe in food amounts, but concentrated forms are less studied. Allergic skin reactions to basil have been reported, though they're uncommon.

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The Full Monographs Behind Tulsi Original’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

Tulsi Original'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 15 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.

Basil 7 references
  1. Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Trans. S. Klein. Boston, MA: American Botanical Council, 1998.
  2. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  3. Tognolini, M., Barocelli, E., Ballabeni, V., Bruni, R., Bianchi, A., Chiavarini, M., and Impicciatore, M. Comparative screening of plant essential oils: phenylpropanoid moiety as basic core for antiplatelet activity. Life Sci. 2-23-2006;78(13):1419-1432. PubMed
  4. Tohti, I., Tursun, M., Umar, A., Turdi, S., Imin, H., and Moore, N. Aqueous extracts of Ocimum basilicum L. (sweet basil) decrease platelet aggregation induced by ADP and thrombin in vitro and rats arterio--venous shunt thrombosis in vivo. Thromb.Res 200 PubMed
  5. Amrani, S., Harnafi, H., Gadi, D., Mekhfi, H., Legssyer, A., Aziz, M., Martin-Nizard, F., and Bosca, L. Vasorelaxant and anti-platelet aggregation effects of aqueous Ocimum basilicum extract. J Ethnopharmacol. 8-17-2009;125(1):157-162. PubMed
  6. Umar, A., Imam, G., Yimin, W., Kerim, P., Tohti, I., Berke, B., and Moore, N. Antihypertensive effects of Ocimum basilicum L. (OBL) on blood pressure in renovascular hypertensive rats. Hypertens.Res 5-7-2010; PubMed
  7. Kiec-Swierczynska M, Krecisz B, Chomiczewska D, et al. Occupational allergic contact dermatitis caused by basil (Ocimum basilicum). Contact Dermatitis 2010;63(6):365-7.

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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.

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