Basil Essential Oil

Name: Basil Essential Oil

Latin Name: Ocimum basilicum ct. linalool

Country of Origin (or Countries): Mediterranean, Europ, India

Chemical Families: Sesquiterpenes, Monoterpenols, Oxides

Botanical Family: Lamiaceae

Plant Part Used: Leaves, Flowers

Note: Top

Therapeutic Properties: Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antiemetic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant, Antispasmodic, Antiviral, Carminative, Cephalic. (See descriptions of these terms)

Safety Data or Cautions: Depends on chemotype, the linalool type is considered safe for the skin with a max dermal application of 3%. Basil ct. estragole is not recommended during pregnancy.

Blends well with: Cedarwood, Bergamot, Clary Sage, Grapefruit, Lime, Neroli, Sandalwood, Peppermint.

I love to use Basil in muscle relieving blends and to have on hand for nausea and upset stomachs.

Our oil blends using PeppermintNo More Spazzz, No More Spazzz Muscle Butter

Muscle Soothing Blend

3 drops Basil ct linalool, 2 Peppermint, 1 ounce Jojoba. Gently massage onto tired or painful muscles.

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