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Tulsi Vanilla Creme Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Organic India

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Other (e.g. Tea Bag) Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Tulsi Vanilla Creme 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 Vanilla Creme is a dietary supplement by Organic India with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for caffeine-free beverage, antioxidant support, heart health.Based on those ingredients, 1,008 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are organic Rooibos, organic Tulsi (Holy Basil) 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 Vanilla Creme 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 4 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Organic Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (1.90 Gram(s)) without saying how much of each component you get.
  • “organic Tulsi (Holy Basil) Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.

This blend contains 4 active herbal ingredients: organic chamomile, organic rooibos, holy basil (also called tulsi or East Indian basil), and an organic vanilla creme flavoring blend. The chamomile and rooibos provide the tea's base, while the basil varieties bring traditional herbal notes.

There's also one inactive ingredient — an organic vanilla creme flavor — to round out the taste.

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.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: stress relief and immune system support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Stress, Anxiety, Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), nervous tension, adaptogenic support.
  • The closest evidence on file: Rooibos is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Anxiety (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Holy Basil is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), Stress.

Evidence for the effectiveness of the ingredients in this product is not established in our data. Rooibos, holy basil, and chamomile each carry a rating of insufficient reliable evidence to rate for conditions like anxiety, diabetes, respiratory infections, and cognitive decline.

That doesn't mean they don't work — it means the clinical evidence we hold is too limited to make a confident claim either way.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Rooibos 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.

Rooibos is generally well tolerated in normal tea amounts, though concentrated extracts haven't been well studied — check with your provider if you're using a stronger form regularly. In rare cases, very large amounts of rooibos tea (like 10 cups daily over a year) have been linked to liver problems in susceptible people.

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

During pregnancy, holy basil safety data advise against use. Breastfeeding safety is also not established, so avoid while nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Rooibos 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 — Rooibos, Holy Basil.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 1,009 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 start, check with your doctor or pharmacist about any medications you're taking that fall into these categories: drugs processed by liver enzymes CYP3A4, CYP2C19, CYP1A2, CYP2D6, or CYP2C9 (a large group); ACE inhibitors for blood pressure; atorvastatin for cholesterol; blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications; and pentobarbital or other sedatives. No interactions are documented for chamomile — we simply hold no data for it — but the rooibos and holy basil content carries real concerns worth checking against your exact medications.

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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.

This is a gentle herbal tea blend that's likely fine as an occasional drink for most people. But if you take prescription medications — especially blood pressure drugs, cholesterol medications, blood thinners, diabetes drugs, or any sedatives — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before adding it to your routine regularly, because rooibos can change how your liver processes many medications.

Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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

Assessment coverage: 3 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 22, 2017.

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 Vanilla Creme, straight from the product label.

Brand Organic India
Barcode (UPC) 801541500178
Net contents 18 Infusion Bag(s); 1.21 Oz(s); 34.2 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 22, 2017
DSLD ID 81635
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Other (e.g. Tea Bag)
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Organic, Halal, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Tulsi Vanilla Creme 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:
1 Infusion Bag(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Infusion Bag(s)
UPC/BARCODE
801541500178
IngredientAmount% DV
organic Chamomile0 NP--
organic Rooibos0 NP--
Holy Basil0 NP--
East Indian Basil0 NP--
Proprietary Organic Blend1.9 Gram(s)--
organic Tulsi (Holy Basil) Blend0 NP--

Other ingredients: organic Vanilla Creme flavor

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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. We work with thousands of small family farmers in India to cultivate thousands of acres of sustainable, organic farmland. All Organic India products promote health, happiness and true wellness and are made with loving care. Each of our products embodies a flow of love, respect and connectedness between Mother Nature, our farmers, our company and you. We provide a life of dignity to our local farmers, while bringing health & happiness to you. By choosing Organic India you're actively participating in our mission to create a sustainable global environment. Unless the mind is firmly established in the heart, reality will become veiled by the falsehood that is the mind. -Sri Ramana Maharshi- The photo on this package is one of our farmers or a family member. Organic India is committed to responsible packaging. This carton is made from 100% recycled paperboard, with a minimum of 30% post-consumer content. Our infusion bags are made from unbleached, biodegradable fiber. Please support our environment by recycling this package.

Stress-relieving & satisfying

Tulsi - Holy basil is an herb with healing properties that relieve stress and protect the immune system.

Individually wrapped for freshness

Product of India

Lic. No. 10015051001397

Earth seer

NPOP/NAB/0010

Soothing, satisfying, delicious & nutritious, it's a special favorite with children and the young at heart!

Tulsi - A Legacy Of Good Health Reduces stress Supports the immune system Abundant in antioxidants Builds stamina Powerful adaptogen Aids digestion Anti aging Balancing metabolism Balances energy levels Uplifts mood

About Tulsi Throughout India tulsi is acclaimed as “The queen of herbs” and is revered as a sacred plant infused with healing powers. Traditionally grown in an earthen pot in every family home or garden, tulsi (also known as holy basil) makes a delicious and nourishing herbal ‘tea’ abundant in a vast array of health benefits. Tulsi’s life-enhancing qualities, repeatedly noted in ancient Indian scriptures dating back over 5,000 years, are now here for you to fully enjoy. Blessings and namaste!

Formula

Holy basil

Kosher

Halal Mumbai India Halal Committee Registration No. 0854

A delectable combination of India's legendary tulsi and Africa's legendary rooibos 'red tea' with a touch of creamy vanilla.

Formulation

Caffeine free

Certified organic

Non GMO

Gluten free

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

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

Non GMO Project Verified Nongmoproject.org

fssai

Certified B Corporation

Control Union Certified

India Organic

Halal Mumbai India Halal Committee Registration No. 0854

OU

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Precautions

To enjoy while pregnant or nursing, consult a physician before use.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Pour 8 oz of freshly boiled water over infusion bag in a cup. Cover and steep for 5-10 minutes or longer. Double the strength when serving iced.

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.

General

USOI1607A

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Tulsi Vanilla Creme label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Tulsi Vanilla Creme by Organic India

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

Serving size1 Infusion Bag(s) Dosage formOther (e.g. Tea Bag) 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.

Proprietary Organic Blend

1.9 Gram(s) per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Organic Vanilla Creme flavor. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Tulsi Vanilla Creme by Organic India Drug Interactions

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1,008 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

organic Rooibos 879
organic Tulsi (Holy Basil) Blend 212

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Tulsi Vanilla Creme interact with 1,008 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

2 of the 3 ingredients in Tulsi Vanilla Creme interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. organic Rooibos organic Tulsi (Holy Basil) Blend

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Tulsi Vanilla Creme 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.

organic Rooibos7 drug types · 879 drugs

Ace Inhibitors (Aceis)

Theoretically, taking rooibos with ACEIs may increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of ACEIs.
Clinical research in healthy adults shows that taking a single dose of rooibos tea, 400 mL orally, inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme activity.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Atorvastatin (Lipitor)

Theoretically, taking rooibos with atorvastatin may increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of atorvastatin.
Animal research shows that consuming green rooibos extract with atorvastatin daily for 3 weeks increases the maximum plasma concentration of atorvastatin by 6-fold and reduces the clearance of atorvastatin.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, taking rooibos with CYP1A2 substrates may increase the effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research shows that the methanol extract of rooibos leaves and stems inhibits CYP1A2 enzyme activity.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C19 (Cyp2C19) Substrates

Theoretically, taking rooibos with CYP2C19 substrates may increase the effects of CYP2C19 substrates.
In vitro research shows that the methanol extract of rooibos leaves and stems strongly inhibits CYP2C19 enzyme activity.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates

Theoretically, taking rooibos with CYP2C9 substrates may increase the effects of CYP2C9 substrates.
In vitro research shows that the methanol extract of rooibos leaves and stems inhibits CYP2C9 enzyme activity.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates

Theoretically, taking rooibos with CYP2D6 substrates may increase the effects of CYP2D6 substrates.
In vitro research shows that the methanol extract of rooibos leaves and stems inhibits CYP2D6 enzyme activity.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, taking rooibos with CYP3A4 substrates may increase the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro research shows that the methanol extract of rooibos leaves and stems strongly inhibits CYP3A4 enzyme activity.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
organic Rooibos full monograph & interactions

organic Tulsi (Holy Basil) 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
organic Tulsi (Holy Basil) Blend full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Organic India

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Name
Organic India Pvt. Ltd.
Street Address
Factory: Plot No. 266 Faizabad Road
City
Kamta P.O. Chinhat, Lucknow
State
U.P.
ZipCode
226028
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Tulsi Vanilla Creme by Organic India: Common Questions

Does Tulsi Vanilla Creme by Organic India interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Tulsi Vanilla Creme has a known interaction with 1,008 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Tulsi Vanilla Creme 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 drink this while I'm pregnant?
The safety data for holy basil advise against use during pregnancy because animal research raised concerns and human safety hasn't been established. Talk with your doctor or midwife before using this tea while pregnant.
Is this safe to drink while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough reliable safety information about holy basil during breastfeeding, so avoid it while nursing. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you want to know about other options.
What are the side effects?
Holy basil is well tolerated, but loose stools and nausea are the most common effects — a small number of trial participants reported these. Very large amounts of rooibos tea over a long time have rarely been linked to liver problems in susceptible people.
Does this tea actually work for anxiety or diabetes?
The evidence we hold is too limited to say whether it works for those conditions. Both rooibos and holy basil show insufficient reliable evidence to rate for anxiety, diabetes, and other claimed uses.
Why are there so many drug interactions listed?
Rooibos slows down several liver enzymes that break down many different medications, so it can potentially interact with hundreds of drugs that depend on those enzymes. That's why it's important to check your specific medications before using this tea regularly.

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The Full Monographs Behind Tulsi Vanilla Creme’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Rooibos

Interacts with 879 drugs

Rooibos is a caffeine-free herbal tea from South Africa that is rich in antioxidants and generally considered safe as a beverage. While lab and early studies suggest possible benefits for he...

Read the full Rooibos monograph → 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 & How We Checked

Tulsi Vanilla Creme'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 12 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.

Rooibos 4 references
  1. Fantoukh OI, Dale OR, Parveen A, et al. Safety Assessment of Phytochemicals Derived from the Globalized South African Rooibos Tea (Aspalathus linearis) through Interaction with CYP, PXR, and P-gp. J Agric Food Chem. 2019;67(17):4967-4975.
  2. Persson IA, Persson K, Hägg S, Andersson RG. Effects of green tea, black tea and Rooibos tea on angiotensin-converting enzyme and nitric oxide in healthy volunteers. Public Health Nutr. 2010;13(5):730-7. PubMed
  3. Reddy S, Mishra P, Qureshi S, Nair S, Straker T. Hepatotoxicity due to red bush tea consumption: a case report. J Clin Anesth. 2016;35:96-98. PubMed
  4. Patel O, Muller CJF, Joubert E, et al. Pharmacokinetic Interaction of Green Rooibos Extract With Atorvastatin and Metformin in Rats. Front Pharmacol. 2019;10:1243. PubMed

See these in context on the Rooibos monograph →

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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