Holy Basil Alcohol-Free Extract
Holy Basil Alcohol-Free Extract is a glycerin-based liquid extract of Ocimum tenuiflorum (tulsi) leaf, a botanical revered in Ayurvedic tradition. It gives supplement and beverage brands an alcohol-free option, cold-processed and manufactured in Bio-Botanica's FDA-inspected, family-owned U.S. facility.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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What Is Holy Basil Alcohol-Free Extract?
Holy Basil Alcohol-Free Extract is a glycerin-based liquid extract made from the leaf of Ocimum tenuiflorum (also known as Ocimum sanctum, or tulsi), an aromatic plant in the mint family native to the Indian subcontinent. Produced through our low-heat Bio-Chelated® cold-extraction process, it captures the leaf's naturally occurring constituents without added alcohol.
Market Demand
Tulsi is a cornerstone botanical of Ayurvedic tradition and a growing name in the adaptogen and everyday-wellness categories, where alcohol-free, glycerin-based formats support clean-label positioning.
Formulation Applications
The alcohol-free base suits liquid supplements, capsules, functional shots, teas and beverages, and dropper blends where a water-compatible, alcohol-free botanical is preferred.
Why Formulators Choose Bio-Botanica
Formulators choose Bio-Botanica for the Bio-Chelated® cold-extraction process that protects whole-plant integrity, in-house HPLC and mass spectrometry testing on every lot, and 50-plus years of family-owned U.S. manufacturing. Spec sheets, a representative COA, and SDS are available with every sample.
Common Buyer Questions
What is Holy Basil Alcohol-Free Extract, and what species and plant part does it come from?
Holy Basil Alcohol-Free Extract is an alcohol-free extract made from the leaf of Holy Basil (Tulsi) (Ocimum tenuiflorum), a member of the Lamiaceae family. Bio-Botanica extracts it at its FDA-inspected cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York using the proprietary Bio-Chelated low-heat, cold-extraction process, so the finished extract carries a full-spectrum, Holistically Balanced profile of the naturally occurring constituents of Ocimum tenuiflorum leaf.
What extract form is this, and what is it carried in?
Holy Basil Alcohol-Free Extract is an alcohol-free extract, and the carrier is glycerin. The carrier is what the finished Holy Basil (Tulsi) extract is delivered in — it is not the extraction solvent, which is Bio-Botanica's Bio-Chelated low-heat process. The glycerin carrier is confirmed on the Spec Sheet/TDS that ships with samples.
Does Holy Basil Alcohol-Free Extract contain alcohol?
No. Holy Basil Alcohol-Free Extract contains no ethanol. It is an alcohol-free extract delivered in a glycerin carrier, which is the format formulators choose when an alcohol-free Holy Basil (Tulsi) extract is required. Residual-solvent details for your lot are documented on the Spec Sheet/TDS and representative COA.
Is Holy Basil Alcohol-Free Extract standardized to a specific compound?
No. Holy Basil Alcohol-Free Extract is a full-spectrum, Holistically Balanced extract and is non-standardized — it reflects the naturally occurring constituents of Ocimum tenuiflorum leaf rather than an isolated, quantified compound. Where a specification requires standardization to a marker, Bio-Botanica can quote a standardized extract to your requirement.
Is Holy Basil Alcohol-Free Extract for ingestible or topical formulas?
Holy Basil Alcohol-Free Extract is formulated for food, beverage and dietary supplement products. It is a full-strength ingestible extract, distinct from Bio-Botanica's Cosmetic Glycerin Extracts, which are formulated in a glycerin carrier at cosmetic use levels for topical products only. Confirm the grade on the Spec Sheet/TDS before specifying it into a formula.
What applications and formats is Holy Basil Alcohol-Free Extract suited for?
Holy Basil Alcohol-Free Extract is supplied in bulk as a formulation base, and it suits tinctures, herbal syrups, shots and functional beverage concentrates, and it can be carried into gummies and other liquid-compatible supplement formats. Bio-Botanica supplies the extract and its documentation; dose level and finished-product claims are set by your own formulation and regulatory review.
What industries and positioning does Holy Basil Alcohol-Free Extract fit?
Holy Basil Alcohol-Free Extract fits the Dietary Supplements and Food and Beverage industries. Holy Basil (Tulsi) is traditionally associated with mood and stress balance — structure/function positioning only, not a consumer health claim. Any claim on a finished product is determined and substantiated by the brand and its regulatory review.
Where does Holy Basil (Tulsi) originate?
Ocimum tenuiflorum is native to Indian subcontinent. Holy Basil Alcohol-Free Extract is manufactured in the United States at Bio-Botanica's Hauppauge, New York facility, and sourcing and origin details for a given lot are documented on the TDS that accompanies samples.
How does Holy Basil Alcohol-Free Extract behave for solubility and compatibility?
Holy Basil Alcohol-Free Extract is water-compatible. The glycerin carrier blends into the aqueous phase during cold or gentle warm processing, which is why formulators reach for it in water-based systems. Evaluate a sample in your own matrix to confirm compatibility, and review the Spec Sheet/TDS for handling and storage.
What certifications are available for this ingredient?
Bio-Botanica operates under NSF, cGMP and FSSC 22000 quality systems, and Kosher, Halal and Organic certification is available. The Hauppauge, New York facility is FDA-inspected. Certification for a specific order of Holy Basil Alcohol-Free Extract can be confirmed with our team when you request a quote.
What documentation ships with Holy Basil Alcohol-Free Extract?
Samples of Holy Basil Alcohol-Free Extract ship with a Spec Sheet/TDS, a representative COA and an SDS. Together these document the extract form, the glycerin carrier, the botanical identity and the testing performed, so your quality and regulatory teams can evaluate the ingredient against your own specifications.
How is Holy Basil Alcohol-Free Extract sold, and what about samples and MOQ?
Holy Basil Alcohol-Free Extract is sold in bulk to formulators and brands, not as a finished consumer product, and is offered in pack sizes of 23 kg and 200 kg. Pricing is available by requesting a formal quote — our team quotes to your chosen pack size and volume, and samples ship with full documentation so you can assess fit before committing.
How is Holy Basil Alcohol-Free Extract manufactured and tested?
Holy Basil Alcohol-Free Extract is manufactured at Bio-Botanica's FDA-inspected cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York — family-owned since 1972 — using the proprietary Bio-Chelated low-heat cold-extraction process. Testing runs in the onsite quality lab on instrumentation including HPLC, UPLC-MS/MS, GC/MS, LC/MS and ICP/MS, covering identity, microbial, USP and heavy-metal specifications from raw-material intake through finished product, supported by third-party labs.