Basil Essential Oil

Basil 100% - (Ocimum basilicum)

The aroma is clear, light and peppery and gives a sweet, green top note. Basil clears the head, relieves mental fatigue, giving clarity of thought.

The oil should always be diluted with a suitable carrier oil such as Sweet Almond Oil before applying to the skin. It is non-toxic and non-irritant but with possible sensitization in some individuals. Do not use if pregnant.

Aromatherapists use Basil for aches and pains, bronchitis, childbirth, colds, concentration, congestion, depression, fatigue, flu, head colds, headaches, herpes, hysteria, increased awareness, increasing production of breast milk, indecisiveness, indigestion, insect bites, insomnia, lack of confidence, menstruation, mental fatigue, mental stimulation, migraine, nausea, negative thoughts, oily skin, physical fatigue, rattled nerves, rheumatism, scanty periods, shingles, sinusitis, sore muscles, sorrowfulness, stimulating adrenal, stress, uplifting.

Basil oil is a good tonic for the treatment of nervous disorders and stress related headaches, migraines and allergies. It has a beneficial action on the respiratory tract; it is often used for asthma, bronchitis and sinus infections. Basil is also effective in the case of constipation, nausea, vomiting and cramp, and also with menstrual problems. It helps to minimize uric acid in the blood, thus relieving gout. It refreshes the skin and helps control acne.

Summary Basil oil is a very beneficial oil and can be helpful not only for headaches and migraines, but also has an uplifting effect on depression. (Also known as Common Basil, Joy-of-the-Mountain, True Sweet Basil.)