Basil 100% Pure Essential Oil – Therapeutic & Cosmetic Grade.

Basil 100% Pure Essential Oil – Therapeutic & Cosmetic Grade Basil 100% Pure Essential Oil – Therapeutic & Cosmetic Grade Name : 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 and treated as a sacred herb where it was believed to protect against evil. It reached Europe in the 16th century and was used in cooking and medicine. The oil was even used to scent snuff. Basil has been used as an antidote to insect and snake bites. Of Interest : Around 150 varieties of basil in the world. Used extensively in food products. Aromatherapy Properties : Basil can help with anxiety, depression, nervous tension, clears the mind.  Migraine, rheumatism, muscular aches & pains. Catarrh, sinusitis, whooping cough, flu, emphysema. Acne, wasp stings, mosquito bites. Nausea, flatulence, dyspepsia. Blends Well With : bergamot, geranium, hyssop. Safety Data : Moderately toxic – possible skin irritant and carcinogen. Avoid if pregnant. Essential oils are used for blending with Carrier Oils  to make special blends for massaging the body. By adding different essential oils to the base carrier oil this then during massage carries the essential oils into the body. So when mixing essential oil from a recipe please do not add more than recommended for one massage and if the skin is dry and you need more oil just add more carrier base oil not more essential oil. Essential oils can be used in the bath, in cream, lotion, bath oil, bath salts, bath bombs, oil burners, inhalers, hot & cold compresses, perfume, soap & candle-making. Always keep your oils out of the reach of children, in a safe cool dark place and keep as you would any medicines. Check out our 5% Diluted Essential Oils. Click here. Take a look at our Synergy Blends. Click here. Browse our Essential Oil Sprays. Click here.