Basil 100% Pure Essential Oil – Therapeutic & Cosmetic Grade

(Ocimum basilicum)

Basil 100% Pure Essential Oil – Therapeutic & Cosmetic Grade

Information:

Name : Basil ( Sweet Basil or Exotic Basil )
Species : Ocimum basilicum.
Method : Steam distillation.
Note Classification : Top
Scent : Sweet, herbaceous. Slight camphor.
Colour : Yellow or pale-green
Family: Lamiaceae ( Labiatae )
Extracted From : Flowering tops and leaves.

Region: India.
Historical : In the Far East, used in Ayurvedic medicine as tulsi. Native to India, it was known as a sacred herb where it was believed to protect against evil. Additionally In Greece it became a symbol of hostility and insanity!

Of Interest : Surprisingly around 150 varieties of basil in the world. Used extensively in food products.

Basil 100% Pure Essential Oil – Aromatherapy Uses:

Nervous System: Anxiety, depression, nervous tension, not to mention, it clears the mind.
Pain : Migraine, rheumatism, muscular aches & pains.
Respiratory : Catarrh, sinusitis, whooping cough, flu, also emphysema.
Skin : Acne, wasp stings, mosquito bites.
Digestion: Nausea, flatulence, also dyspepsia.
Blends Well With : bergamot, geranium, also hyssop.
Chemical Analysis : methyl chavicol 70-88%, linalol, cineol, camphor, eugenol, limonene, citronellol.
Safety Data : Moderately toxic – possible skin irritant and carcinogen. To clarify, avoid if pregnant.