Main Constituents | Linalool, Fenchol, Eugenol, Methyl chavicol, Beta-Caryophyllene |
Color | Clear |
Ingredients | Ocimum Basilicum Oil |
Botanical name | Ocimum basilicum |
Plant Part | Leaves and Flowers/Buds |
Common name | Basil |
Origin | Indonesia |
Extraction method | Steam Distilled |
Common use | Bronchitis, colds, coughs, exhaustion, flatulence, flu, gout, insect bites, insect repellent, muscle aches, rheumatism, sinusitis |
Blend with | Lavender and Lemon, and other florals and citrus |
Note | Top |
Strenght of aroma | Medium |
Aromatic scent | Sweet, herbaceous, licorice-like, slightly camphorous |
Description | Basil oil is a versatile essential oil and offers many benefits. Clear in color and thin in consistency, Basil Oil is characterized by its sweet aroma. It is effective in skin care and personal care applications in massages, perfumes, diffusers and other external use applications. Basil oil is often used in combination with other essential oils. However, if mixed, the aroma can be removed if too much is used in the mixture. |