| DESCRIPTION
Basil oil is obtained through hydro distillation from fresh plant material from Ocimum Basillicum. The Basil oil is thin transparent fluid with light yellow to yellow-green color with aroma characteristic of Basil. The essence is distilled from leaves and has light greenish yellow with sweet green overtones.
COMMON NAMES
Sweet basil, common basi, Winter cherry, Indian ginseng, Ajagandha, Ayamodakam, Kanaje, Samm Al Ferakh.
BLENDS WITH:
Bergamot, clove bud, clary sage, geranium, lemon, lime, hyssop, eucalyptus, juniper, neroli, rosemary, marjoram, melissa and lavender.
CONSTITUENTS
Linalool, (-)-bornyl acetate, eugenol and eucalyptol.Methyl Chavicol
USES
It is used for inhalation, in baths and for massages. Having both cold & hot qualities, when it is used in bath or is smoothed over the body, it has invigorating effect that is very beneficial for sluggish skin & pepping up circulation. When combined with other oils like Thyme, it also acts as powerful antiseptic. |
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Keeping the teeth safe to last longer i have resorted to the natural oils as medicines. Begun to feel the effect i suggest every one to use these oils to let the teeth last for eternal.........Sam Wag
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