Dont take Holy Basil if u have hypothyroid!

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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..

[Sirona]

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.

[PinkNinja in reply to Sirona]

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.

[Dannia in reply to Sirona]

I took HB for the exact same thing as Sirona and no problems whatsoever.

[Quaver in reply to Sirona]

Do you take rhodolia with thyroid meds?

[Caprice123]

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.

[The_will_of_Jill]

Thanks for sharing! I did not know this… And have been taking it from time to time on particularly stressful days

[The_will_of_Jill in reply to The_will_of_Jill]

I take Ashwagandha once a day before dinner and have been since August 1 and I love it!

[Rachel1958]

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!

[Nico101 in reply to Rachel1958]

I'm going to try it for high nighttime cortisol. Do you know how long before bed you need to take it.

[Rachel1958 in reply to Nico101]

I'm just using the dosage on my bottle.