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Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Essential Oil
£7.96 – £71.63
Charactristic: Protective
Basil as an aromatherapy oil has a fragrance that is closer to thyme. Its aroma can be better described as clear, herbaceous, light and refresshing with a faint balsamic woody back note and a lasting sweetness. Basil essential oil is very uplifting and excellent for mental fatigue. Great to use in a diffuser to help concentration when studying.
Diffuser Blend to try: Fresh Indoors
This blend will bring a fresh sweetness to your home. Will have an enhancing effect on your mood.
- 2 drops Cypress Essential Oil
- 1 drop Orange Essential Oil
10ml
| BOTANICAL NAME | Ocimum basilcum |
| AROMA | Clear, herbaceous and light refreshing with a faint balsamic woody back note and a lasting sweetness |
| ORIGIN | Italy |
| PLANT PART | Leaf and Flowers |
| EXTRACTION METHOD: | Steam Distillation |
| PLANT FAMILY: | Lamiaceae |
| NOTE: | Top |
| PROPERTIES | Antiseptic, antidepressant, antispasmodic, Carminative, Cephalic, Digestive, Emmenenagogue, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Nervine, Stomachic, Sudorific, Tonic |
| SKIN: | The antimicrobial properties make this oil useful to fight acne. Effective as a toner. Can help clear bacteria that clog pores and cause breakouts. |
| MIND: | Basil essential oil is very uplifting and excellent for mental fatigue. Great to use in a diffuser to help concentration when studying. |
| BODY: | Gentle massage over the stomach with basil oil can help ease digestion problems.
Basil blends especially well with lavender and used together in aromatherapy massage is terrific for tight and tired muscles – an excellent blend to use with athletes and dancers. Use in inhalations for head colds, head-aches and migraines. |
| BLENDS WELL WITH: | Blends nicely with light- and fresh-smelling oils. Bergamot, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Lime, Eucalyptus, Juniper, Lemon, Neroli, and Rosemary |
| MAIN CONSTITUENTS | Analgesic, antidepressant, antispasmodic, anti-venomous, carminative, cephalic, diaphoretic, digestive, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, insecticide, nervine, stomachic, sudorific, tonic and stimulant. |
| CAUTION | One of basil’s main compounds, methyl-chavicol (otherwise known as estragole) has the potential to be toxic. Avoid use during pregnancy. Can be a powerful depressant if over-used. Do not use with children under 16. |
| Size | 10ml, 50ml, 100ml |
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