I was considering holy basil for my high morn cortisol but have just read in my big Herbal Sourcebook that it "may inhibit thyroid function"!so think i give it a miss..
Dont take Holy Basil if u have hypothyroid! - Thyroid UK
Dont take Holy Basil if u have hypothyroid!
I should imagine if it did have any effect on thyroid it would be via lowering cortisol, so best avoided by those with low cortisol. I take HB for high morning cortisol, in tea form. Not seen any bad effects. I also take rhodiola which really helps.
I was going to say the same thing I haven't taken it myself so I can't comment on personal experience but I agree with the explanation for suppressing thyroid function.
Wow, just taken Holy Basil and the results look promising. Had the best nights sleep for years and the following day my mind was as clear as a bell. I have Hashimotos, poor sleep, serious digestive problems and a neurological condition. I will report back in a weeks time.
Thanks for sharing! I did not know this… And have been taking it from time to time on particularly stressful days
An old post, i know. But I've been taking Holy Basil for a week now for high cortisol. And am feeling like a new woman!