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NATURAL BASIL OIL100% PURE AND NATURAL
PACKING : 1 KG TO 25 KGS
HIGH CHAVICOL
BASIL OIL
Basil is an herb that belongs to the mint family. Having apronounced flavor and aroma, which contains about 1 percentessential oil. Known as the ‘royal oil’, basil essential oil haslong been in use since ancient times to strengthen the heart andmind and increase resistance against diseases. In fact, basil hasbeen used all over the world because of its medicinal properties.Known as Tulsi in India, it is a common household remedy forvarious ailments, used in Ayurveda for respiratory conditions likecolds, coughs and bronchitis, and is also worshiped as a sacredplant.
Basil has also been used in China for its medicinal propertiessince many centuries, particularly as a remedy against epilepsy.Dioscorides, the Greek physician, used to prescribe it forheadache, while according to Pliny, basil was an aphrodisiac.Basil’s popularity soared during World War II, when spices becamescarce.
Basil oil is extracted by steam distillation of the entireflowering herb, producing a transparent, thin fluid that is a lightlemony or yellowish-green in color. Its aroma is sweet and fresh,slightly spicy, with an undertone that is lightly balsamic.
The elements that impart the characteristic flavor and aroma tobasil are: eugenol, which also occurs in allspice and clove; methylchavicol, which also occurs in tarragon; and linalool, which alsooccurs in clary sage and lavender. In the aromatherapy of today,basil essential oil is used for cheering the mind and heart. It isthought that the energizing and sweet aroma helps in relievingdepression.
As a matter of fact, basil essential oil’s properties as aneuro-regulator make it very good as a remedy against anxieties,stress, and nervous disorders. It is highly regarded as a naturaltonic for the nerves, with the capability of being either arestorative or a stimulant, according to the requirements of thebody.
Basil essential oil also blends very well with other essential oilslike lavender, clove bud, bergamot, clary sage, lime, lemon,geranium, rosemary, neroli, juniper, black pepper, hyssop,marjoram, verbena, sandalwood, melissa and eucalyptus. People whouse it find its aroma both balancing and enlivening, similar tolavender oil, except that basil essential oil is moreenergizing.
Basil essential oil is also known to be an emmenagogue, which meansthat it helps in inducing menstruation, and also is anantispasmodic. The combination of these properties can make it aneffective remedy against menstrual cramps, either used in a bath oras a compress. Its stimulating and anti-spasmodic characteristicsalso make it a very good ingredient in massage oil blends, used asa relief against fatigue, especially when combined with blackpepper oil.
Basil essential oil can be an irritant for some people who aresensitive to it, especially to the methyl chavicol that itcontains, which can cause burning or redness on the skin if it isapplied without diluting it properly. A recommended dilution forsuch people is two parts of basil essential oil mixed with 98 partsof a carrier oil like vegetable oil.
It is also suggested that before using it, a small amount of basilessential oil should be tried in order to test for an allergicreaction or sensitivity. Pregnant women are advised not to usebasil oil. Do consult a professional in aromatherapy before usingthis oil.
