Steam distilled from the leaves and seeds this oil is often used as a carminative, expectorant and antispasmodic. It is often used in temples for calming and soothing fatigue and to clear the head ready for prayer.
Being a spice oil Basil is highly active and can be irritating so best to use as a minor note in an essential oil blend.
Botanical name:Ocimum Tenuiflorum Oil
Common name: Basil
Plant part: Leaves and flowers
Extraction method: Steam distilled
Common uses: Basil oil has been known to help clear the mind and relieve intellectual fatigue, while giving clarity and mental strength.
Note: Top
Strength of aroma: Strong
Aromatic scent: Fresh, Sweet aroma with strong aniseed notes. Much sweeter than regular Basil.
Caution: May irritate sensitive skin. Do not use during pregnancy.
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