Tulsi tea is a staple of Ayurvedic medicine and plays an important role in Hindu rituals. It is called the Queen of Herbs and is believed to be an adaptogenic herb, which means that it is considered useful in lowering stress levels. Thyroid medications are used to treat disorders of the thyroid. Many herbs do interact unfavorably with certain medications, but tulsi tea is not one of them.
Tulsi Tea Facts
Tulsi tea is made from the leaves of the ocimum tenuiflorum plant, which is also known as holy basil. It is native to India and is a relative of the more familiar basil used in cooking. Tulsi tea has been used for centuries to treat asthma, type 2 diabetes and poison ivy, though there is no scientific data to prove its effectiveness in treating these conditions.
Thyroid Facts
Your thyroid is a small gland located at the front of your neck. It is responsible for secreting hormones that control how your body produces proteins, uses energy and responds to other hormones. Your thyroid can sometimes get out of balance and either stop functioning efficiently, or start working too hard and releasing too many hormones.
Thyroid Medications
Thyroid medications are designed to correct an underactive or overactive thyroid. Underactive thyroid, or hypothyroidism, is most common in women older than 50 years of age. Common symptoms include changes in appetite and metabolism. An overactive thyroid, or hyperthyroidism, is less common and causes symptoms ranging from insomnia and irritability to high blood pressure and tremors. In cases where the affected person does not want to be treated with radioactive iodine, part or all of the thyroid gland may be removed.
Drug Interactions
Certain substances react with medications to either heighten their effects or block their absorption. People with thyroid issues are warned to avoid soybeans because they interfere with the functioning of your thyroid gland and may also block the absorption of certain thyroid medications. Tulsi tea is not known to interact with any medications, including those commonly prescribed to treat thyroid issues.
Warning
Preliminary studies suggest that tulsi tea may interfere with a woman’s ability to conceive. Tulsi tea has not been studied as far as its safety for pregnant and nursing women. While there is no strong evidence that tulsi tea could be detrimental to your fertility or be harmful for unborn or nursing babies, it’s best to avoid it if you are trying to get pregnant, are pregnant or are nursing.
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