Basil Essential Oil, Therapeutical Grade
Fragrance: Strong, Pleasantly Sweet, Spicy, Fresh, with a faint note reminiscent of Tarragon or Anise
Perfumery Note: Top to Middle
Blends well with: Bergamot, Lavender, Neroli, Verbena, Clary Sage, Thyme, Cedar Wood, Geranium, Hyssop, Black Pepper, Marjoram, Coriander, Orange.
Quote from Kurt Schnaubelt’s “Medical Aromatherapy”: “In aromatherapy, basil holds a special position. There is extreme diversity within the species and subspecies of basil, which display different chemical compositions and, consequently, different properties. A survey of the available literature shows that it is nearly impossible to find an ailment for which basil would not at least be somewhat helpful, from restoring movement to paralyzed limbs to its effectiveness against the polio virus. Even if not every author’s praise of basil’s healing qualities can be a hundred percent verified, it is true that this oil in particular and essential oils in general have an astonishingly broad range of preventive and healing properties.”
External Application:
Apply Basil oil directly with a wad of cotton wool (soak dampened cotton wool with 2 drops of basil oil and apply this in the morning and evening) against insect bites, against warts.
As a tonic (mix 5 drops of basil oil with 10ml of spirits) for sensitive gums (mix 3 drops of tonic with 1/4 litre of water and rinse your mouth thoroughly in the morning and evening)
Against loss of hair - rub 5-10 drops (according to length and thickness of hair) into the damp hair and give it a vigorous massage
Mixed with a base oil and used as a massage oil it has a skin- tightening and purifying (detox) effect.
Internal Application:
(2 drops of basil oil on a teaspoon of honey, or diluted with water or herbal tea act as a tonic)
Against neurasthenia (tiredness, headache, irritability and emotional disturbance), melancholy, migraine, gout, bronchitis, whooping cough, respiratory complaints, sinusitis and frontal sinusitis. Furthermore it is a stomachic tonic with a calming, antispasmodic effect, and it stimulates menstruation and clears the intestine. Decongestant of the veins and pulmonary arteries.
In the Diffuser:
Basil Oil has a calming effect when you are suffering from stress, overwork or depression (melancholy). It stimulates mental flexibility and diplomacy.
SPECIFIC SAFETY ADVICE
Skin-irritant in high concentration. Avoid if pregnant or epileptic.
GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR ESSENTIAL OILS
Essential oils are potent plant extracts! Do not take any oils internally without consultation from a qualified medical practitioner. Keep all essential oils securely out of child’s reach. Do not apply undiluted to the skin. Always avoid mucous membranes and eyes. If you are pregnant or have any medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified medical practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils for children and use only the gentlest oils at very low concentrations; it is safest to consult a qualified medical / aromatherapy practitioner. A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using any oil. Essential oils may attack plastics and varnished surfaces! And here’s another fact that most of us would be rather unaware of... many essential oils are highly flammable!
DISCLAIMER
Any information provided is only general information and is not to be considered complete or guaranteed to be accurate / effective / safe. It is not in our intention to make any medical claims associated with any of our products, and the information provided should not be used to replace sound medical advice.