Description

Basil Essential oil

Botanical name Ocimum Basilicum, extract from Basil's leaves by steam distillation. The oil is yellowish, characteristic scent which is a little like that of Thyme, but hotter and more spicy.

Basil Essential oil benefits Analgesic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antivenomous, Aphrodisiac, Bactericide, Carminative, Cephalic, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Galactagogue, Insecticide, Nervine, Stomachic, Sudorific, Tonic, Restorative, Stimulant, Vermifuge.

Basil Essential oil properties Major uses include treating all kinds of respiratory infections, including bronchitis and whooping cough. It is also antispasmodic. Massage over the stomach with Basil will ease many digestive difficulties. It can be used, again in gentle massage over the abdomen, to assist scanty and painful periods.

Probably due to its cephalic properties with headaches and migraine. Said to revive fainting spells and temporary paralysis. It is claimed to get rid of nasal polyps and earache. Could reduce allergies since it has an effect on the adrenal cortex which controls allergies related to stress. Basil imitates the oestrogen hormone and often useful with menstrual problems such as scanty periods and engorgement of breasts. It also useful for wasp and insect bites. Basil Essential Oil seems to have a beneficial action on the respiratory tract and is often used for sinus congestion, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema excess air in tissues, influenza and whooping cough. Restores sense of smell lost through catarrh. Its also may help to minimise uric acid in the blood and relieve gout as well as muscular pain generally. Stimulates blood flow and useful for deep muscle spasm.

Basil essential oil has been used since antiquity for chest infections, digestive problems, jaundice and aphrodisiac. Inhaling the essential oil for headaches, migraines and head-colds. It is also an excellent cephalic, clarifying effect on the brain, so it is good for mental fatigue. It is certainly an oil that can be described as uplifting. Blends well with Lavender Essential Oil for massage, it is very good for tired and tight muscles.

Basil for mental and emotional Antidepressant, Restorative, Stimulant. Basil essential oil is a good tonic for the nerves especially when feeling fragile, sharpening the senses and encouraging concentration. Apparently calms hysteria and nervous disorders, yet seems to have an uplifting effect on depression.

Basil oil on skin It is a general tonic to use diluted in the bath, good for skin and improves the tone and appearance. Basil essential oil refreshing and tonic action benefits sluggish and congested skins and may also help to control acne.

Basil well blend oils Bergamot, Black Pepper, Rosemary, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Jasmine, Hyssop, Mandarin, Lavender, Marjoram, Melissa, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Clove, Coriander Seed, Lime, Lemon, Juniperberry, Petitgrain, Neroli, Sandalwood. The note is middle to top.

Basil Botanical Properties The variety used in aromatherapy has pale pink, white flowers, hairy oval leaves, its active principles include methylchavicol (40% to 50%) with linalol, cineol, eugenol, pinene and camphor.

100% Pure Natural Purity aromatherapy therapeutic quality Basil Essential oil, no additive, no artificial color, no animal test.

Precautions : Could be irritant to some people with sensitive skins. Basil essential oil is a general tonic and stimulating oil, but if used to excess has the opposite effect. Avoid during pregnancy.

Notes : The above information is only applicable for soothing conditioning, For disease treatment purposes, please consult doctor and professional aromatherapist.