Basil essential oil Ocimum basilicum

Egypt

Source: Kvapų namai

Description

An essential oil with a pleasant, fresh basil scent and a wide range of aromatherapy, cosmetic and perfumery uses.

The name of the basilica is derived from the Greek language. The word basileus, which means king. As its name suggests, it is a royal plant. Ancient history testifies that this strong-smelling plant was given a place among the royal herbs to collect, and only the king and his family were allowed to use it. Basil was considered a plant that carried wealth and money. It is advisable to carry basil in a purse, to lubricate banknotes, a wallet, or a place where money is kept.

Benefits

memory activator, sorrow chaser, air freshener, especially in winter;
ingredient in cosmetic products for acne-prone skin; in cosmetic treatments for acne-prone skin;
helps against dizziness or nausea when travelling;
in mixtures for muscle relaxing massage.

Not all the properties of this product are mentioned here. Unfortunately, due to the EU regulation of health claims, we cannot inform you in detail, even if the benefits of this product are scientifically proven.

Usage

Basil essential oil is applied to the skin for aromatherapy purposes, diluted with a base oil, evaporated, added to face and body care products and used in perfumery compositions. It is particularly suitable for:

to activate memory and refresh a tired mind;
for anxiety, chronic overwork, sadness;
helping the body to adapt to new conditions and stress;
cosmetics for acne-prone skin;
from the badness of transports, congestion;
"for 'heavy legs', veins;
during the winter season as an air purifier;
in creams and ointments for acne, acne;
for improving the sense of smell;
in massage mixtures, good for relaxing overworked muscles;
in colognes and fresh citrus and herbal perfumes

GCMS analysis

Basil essential oil linalool cht GCMS

Warnings

do not use on fresh skin as it may cause irritation; dilute with vegetable oil or butter;
protect eyes;
effects on pregnant and lactating women are unknown; essential oils should be avoided for the first 3 months of pregnancy and for infants up to 3 months of age unless necessary.
despite the high phyto-, aromatherapeutic quality of this oil, the aromatherapy community cannot recommend internal use for therapeutic purposes, but such use is possible if prescribed by a phyto/ aromatherapist;
do not use on cats, birds, fish, rodents, reptiles (evaporate in small quantities at home or use on your own); do not use on dogs, horses, muzzle, genitals, vaccinate;
this essential oil is not registered as a medicine;
this essential oil is not registered as a biocide;
keep tightly closed in a dark, cool place.