Ocimum basilicum - Egypt
Aroma: sweet, peppery, herbaceous, reminiscent of aniseed
Sweet basil essential oil is stimulating & energising but also comforting at the same time.
Properties: Basil is useful for concentration, alertness and aids in making clear decisions. It can be useful for anxiety, apathy & assertiveness. Basil can also help with addictions and fear. Physically basil can reduce muscular pain, can ease digestive issues & is useful in treating oily skin. Basil essential oil is also an effective insect repellant.
Blends with: cedarwood, citrus oils, clary sage, cypress, frankincense, juniper, geranium, litsea cubeba, peppermint, pine, rosemary, thyme
Pure basil essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves and flowering heads.
Shelf life: Store basil oil with the lid tightly closed, in a cool, dry place to help it last up to 5 years.
5ml
*This linalool chemotype of basil is much more gentle than the harsher and cheaper basil essential oil that is more commonly available which is high in the constituent Methyl chavicol and is far less therapeutic.
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