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Basil Essential Oil
(ocimum
basilicum)
Characteristics
True basil oil is a
colorless or pale yellow liquid
with a light, fresh, sweet, spicy scent and a balsamic undertone. A
tender annual herb, with very dark green, oval leaves and an erect
square stem up to 24 inches high, bearing greenish or pinky-white
flowers. The whole plant has a powerful aromatic scent.
Aromatherapy
and Skin Care
Antidepressant,
antiseptic, antispasmodic,
carminative, cephalic, digestive, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge,
galactagogue, nervine, prophylactic, restorative, stimulant
Extraction
Essential oil by
steam distillation from the
flowering herb.
Blends
Well With
Bergamot, Clary
Sage, Lime, Opopanax, Oakmoss,
Citronella, Geranium, Hyssop
Cautions
Relatively
non-toxic, non-irritant, possible
sensitization in some individuals. Avoid during pregnancy.
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