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 Peppermint: No 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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