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Holy Basil (Tulsi) Anxiety Tincture

Tulsi is revered in Ayurveda for its adaptogenic and anxiolytic properties. This tincture promotes calm clarity and emotional resilience.

tincturesStress & RelaxationBeginner⏱ 15 mins (+ 4 weeks maceration)Shelf life: 3 years

Benefits

Anti-anxietyAdaptogenicMental clarityAnti-inflammatory

Ingredients

  • Fresh holy basil (tulsi) leaves — 100g
  • 80-proof vodka — 300ml

Instructions

  1. Wash and pat dry fresh tulsi leaves.
  2. Roughly chop the leaves and pack into a glass jar.
  3. Pour vodka over the leaves, pressing down to submerge.
  4. Seal and macerate for 4 weeks.
  5. Shake every few days.
  6. Strain and bottle in dark glass.

Notes

Dose: 30–40 drops in water twice daily. Safe for daily long-term use. Mild pleasant basil flavour.

Interactions & contraindications

Fresh holy basil (tulsi) leaves

Full profile
  • Autoimmune conditions (lupus, MS, RA) — may overstimulate immune response
  • CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects
  • Diabetes medications — may enhance hypoglycaemic effect; monitor blood glucose closely

No herb-specific pregnancy/child safety research is documented for Fresh holy basil (tulsi) leaves in our references — the guidance below is based on its general effect category, not research on Fresh holy basil (tulsi) leaves itself. Always confirm with a midwife, doctor, or pediatrician.

Pregnancy

Insufficient Data

No specific pregnancy safety research is documented for this herb in our references. This doesn't mean it's unsafe — it means it hasn't been well studied. Treat as unstudied and avoid unless a midwife or doctor familiar with your pregnancy advises otherwise.

Breastfeeding

Insufficient Data

No specific breastfeeding safety research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a lactation consultant, midwife, or doctor before use.

Children

Insufficient Data

No specific pediatric safety/dosage research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a pediatrician or pediatric herbalist before giving to a child.

No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Fresh holy basil (tulsi) leaves in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.

80-proof vodka

No herb-specific pregnancy/child safety research is documented for 80-proof vodka in our references — the guidance below is based on its general effect category, not research on 80-proof vodka itself. Always confirm with a midwife, doctor, or pediatrician.

Pregnancy

Insufficient Data

No specific pregnancy safety research is documented for this herb in our references. This doesn't mean it's unsafe — it means it hasn't been well studied. Treat as unstudied and avoid unless a midwife or doctor familiar with your pregnancy advises otherwise.

Breastfeeding

Insufficient Data

No specific breastfeeding safety research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a lactation consultant, midwife, or doctor before use.

Children

Insufficient Data

No specific pediatric safety/dosage research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a pediatrician or pediatric herbalist before giving to a child.

No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for 80-proof vodka in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.