Basil Essential Oil
EO-BASL-5ML
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Our Basil Essential Oil comes from India and is extracted by Steam Distillation of the leaves. Basil Oil has a sweet, spicy, fresh scent with a faint woody balsamic back note and is used in a variety of products including aromatherapy, perfumery, soap and other fine toiletries.
- Common Uses: Basil Essential Oil finds common applications in aromatherapy and perfumery.
- Directions: For aromatic use, add a few drops to a diffuser. For topical application, dilute with a carrier oil to avoid skin irritation.
- Blends Well With: Bergamot, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Lime, Eucalyptus, Juniper, Lemon, Neroli, Rosemary.
- Precautions: Essential Oils are concentrated essences from plants, and should always be diluted before application to the skin to avoid irritation. We do not promote or encourage the use of Essential Oils internally but more for their aromatic and topical benefits. Ensure that you are aware of the contraindications of the oils that you are using and consult with your doctor or a certified aromatherapist if you have health concerns or questions.
- Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum, ct. Estragole
- Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
- Plant Part: Leaves
- Origin: India
- Aroma: Sweet, spicy, fresh, faint woody
- Consistency: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
- Color: Colorless to pale yellow
Principal Constituents:
- Methyl chavicol (estragole): 70 – 76%
- Linalool: 16 – 19%