
- The essential oil distilled from the leaves of the plant Ocimum basilicum, is also known as sweet basil oil. Its energizing aroma helps to achieve better focus and stimulates determination. It also has the property of neutralizing unpleasant odors. Diffusing basil essential oil at home can help purify the air from pathogens and thus protect our body from common ailments and diseases. It should be borne in mind that the aroma of basil oil is quite strong and can easily be dominant in aromatic blends. Basil was popular in ancient times and found various uses – as part of religious practices, extremely common in folk medicine, as well as as a spice in various culinary creations.
Benefits of basil essential oil
- The aroma of basil stimulates, clears the mind and uplifts the spirit. Improves focus and concentration, stimulates energy.
- Basil oil has a beneficial effect on the digestive and respiratory systems thanks to its antispasmodic, stimulating, and expectorant properties.
- When applied topically to the skin, diluted in a carrier oil, it helps improve blood circulation.
- Basil oil can relieve pain and stiffness in muscles and joints if added to a carrier oil and massaged into problem areas.
- Blends well with: bergamot, cedar, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, mint, pine.
Basil Essential Oil Profile
- Botanical name: Ocimum basilicum
- Made in: Bulgaria
- Extraction Method: Steam distillation
- Raw material used: The leaves of the herb
- Aroma profile: Warm, grassy, fresh
- Note: Peak
- Quality: USDA Organic certified organic essential oil, vegan, not tested on animals
- Diffuse basil oil when you need to increase your concentration or if you have a headache and/or dizziness.
- Create your own insect repellent by mixing basil oil with other essential oils (lemongrass, clove, cedarwood, lavender, tea tree) and diluting in a suitable base.
- Dilute in a base vegetable oil and apply to problem areas on the skin - insect bites, scrapes, small cuts, etc.
- Make a massage blend with basil essential oil and apply with gentle massaging movements to painful muscles and ligaments to reduce discomfort.
- Add a few drops of basil oil to your shampoo or hair conditioner and use as usual – this helps cleanse the scalp and stimulates the growth of healthier hair.
- Dilution: for body about 2–5 drops per 10 ml of base oil; for face about 1–2 drops per 10 ml of base oil.
For external use only. Always dilute in a suitable base – do not apply undiluted to skin. Do a patch test. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing or have a medical condition, consult a doctor first. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, mucous membranes and other sensitive areas.
Basil essential oil* · Linalool** · Eugenol**.
*Certified organic ingredient.
**Naturally found in essential oils.
Ocimum basilicum (Basil) essential oil* · Linalool** · Eugenol**.
*Certified organic ingredient.
**Naturally found in essential oils.
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