Holy Basil side effects
Across 129 first-hand reports, people mentioned a side effect 9 times (about 7 per 100 reports). The most common: fatigue, irritability, sluggishness. User reports show what people notice — they can't tell you whether Holy Basil is safe for you.
Reported side effects
fatigue2
irritability1
sluggishness1
cold extremities1
strong smell1
lowered libido1
erectile difficulty1
drowsiness1
In their own words
“I do drink the tea at times and haven’t noticed anything for delaying ejaculation. It’s great for anxiety and stress, though.”
“Holy Basil is another. Doesn't work for me that shit messes me up but some people say it works to reduce Cortisol.”
“Recently I've felt even more tired...I may discontinue them because of the fatigue I have fatigue before but now it's increasing”
“it works so well for me for anxiety and agitation.”
Is Holy Basil safe? What the research covers
BResearch: Moderate4 meta-analyses · 4 randomized trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found focus on safety. All research on Holy Basil.