Basil Linalool 100% Pure Essential Oil 10 ml (Organic Available)
Basil essential oil has been effective for helping with loss of concentration and fatigue. It is most widely used in the treatment of chest and sinus infections (bronchitis, colds, flu and emphysema). It may be helpful with intestinal infections, migraines, dyspepsia, nervous/mental fatigue, and nausea.
GENERAL PROPERTIES:
• analgesic
• antidepressant
• anti-inflammatory
• antiseptic
• antispasmodic
• decongestant
• expectorant
• stimulant
THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS:
• the perfect go-to oil if you need to relax. The high linalool content makes it very, very calming
• for a clear, focused mind, this is just what you need to stay sharp
• a great mood-lifter
• useful during meditation practices
• helpful for deterring outdoor annoyances
Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
Family Name: Labiatae
Country of Origin: Hungary, Egypt
Part of Plant Used: Leaves
Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation
Scent: Colorless to pale yellow with a warmer and camphory aroma
Description of Plant: An annual herb, approx. 60 cm high. Dark green pointed ovate leaves and pinky-white flowers. Whole plant is aromatic.
Where Cultivated: It is native to tropical Asia and the Pacific Islands, but is now widely cultivated throughout Europe and the USA.
TOP NOTE: Fresh and light, top notes are often the first aromas to reach the nose and dissipate quickly.
DESCRIPTION:
Basil is an herb. The leaves are steam distilled to create an essential oil that is yellow in color. Basil essential oil has been used throughout the ages for chest infections, digestive problems, as a brain stimulant (it is said to clear away those mental cobwebs!) and as an antispasmodic, making it a wonderful essential oil to treat bronchitis and whooping cough. It may be mixed into a massage oil and used in a gentle massage over the stomach to help ease many types of digestive problems. To help with oily skin or acne, dilute basil in a carrier oil such as jojoba) or in a skin cream such as our moisturizing base cream.
Basil essential oil takes its name from the Greek word for ‘king’ (basileum). This could be because the plant was so highly prized that it was considered “king among plants”. It could also be because it was in the ingredient list of an oil blended to anoint kings. This plant is still highly valued in Greece, both for cooking and as a medicinal plant. This plant grows wild along many sunny Mediterranean hillsides.
A powerful oil steam distilled from the herb basil. The main action of basil essential oil is as a tonic to the nervous system and it is used in blends to relieve the symptoms of stress and weakness.
The fragrant herb Basil is best known as one of the most versatile herbs to use in Mediterranean and Eastern cooking. With a sweet, herbaceous scent Basil Linalool Essential Oil is one of the finest oils available for calming and focusing the mind. It is also useful for easing tension and feelings of pain in the head and neck. Basil Essential Oil is well-loved as a mind-clearing oil for spiritual meditation. Due to the high linalool content (which makes this oil very relaxing), you can also use Basil to help ease the transition into bedtime. Basil Essential Oil also can help uplift your mood, and soothe the mind.
It blends well with bergamot, cedarwood himalayan, clary sage, grapefruit, lavender, lemongrass, lime, neroli, rose, and sandalwood australian.
DIRECTIONS:
For a great soothing blend, combine equal amounts of Bergamot, Clary Sage and Basil Linalool and diffuse.
Add Basil Linalool to your favorite carrier oil or milk bath to help soothe away tension.
Aromatic - Diffuse using 2-3 drops per 100 ml of water or use in a personal inhaler.
Topical - Dilute to a maximum 3.3% in a carrier.
CAUTIONS:
Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. If swallowed, seek urgent care/call poison control. Do not use undiluted. Avoid eyes and mucous membranes; if contact occurs, rinse with vegetable oil. Do not use if pregnant/breastfeeding or on sensitive/inflamed skin or dermatitis. If allergic reaction occurs, stop use and call a health care practitioner. For prolonged use, consult a health care practitioner.
SPECIFIC CAUTIONS:
Maximum dilution of 3.33% for topical application. Do not use during pregnancy. Do not use in concentrations of more than 1%. Do not use in the bath. Use with caution on sensitive skin.
IMPORTANT: All True Aroma Living (TAL) products are for external use only unless otherwise indicated. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and it should not be used by anyone who is pregnant or under the care of a medical practitioner. Please refer to our policies for further details, and our disclaimer below.