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Lotte Houwing
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I looked up the contraindications, interactions and toxicity of basil. (Ocimum basilicum L.)

There is a contraindication for small children and during pregnancy because it contains estragole, a potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic essential oil.

It might interact with medicines for high blood pressure, as basil also lowers the blood pressure.

Research has not shown any toxicity.

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