Essential Oil – Basil

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Product Type 100% Pure & Natural Essential oil
Available in 5ml | 30ml
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Botanical Name Ocimum basilicum
Origin India
Part Leaf
Extraction Steam
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Price range: $14.00 through $56.00

Essential Oil - Basil
[ Scent Library ]
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Aroma
Category Herbaceous | Spicy
Note Top
Intensity 5/6
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[ More About ]
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AKA Sweet Basil, True Basil, French Basil
Chinese 罗勒
Japanese バジル
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Botanical Family (Lamiaceae) Labitatae
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Chemistry Monoterpene - Linalool
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Common Usage

Mental & Cognitive Support

  • Enhancing Focus: Used in diffusers to sharpen concentration and reduce "brain fog" during intense study or work

  • Mental Fatigue: Helps to restore mental alertness and energy when you are feeling burnt out or overwhelmed

  • Memory Aid: Often paired with Rosemary to create an environment conducive to learning and information retention

Emotional & Nervous System Balance

  • Anxiety Relief: Inhaling the sweet-spicy scent can help calm nervous tension and reduce feelings of apprehension

  • Stress Management: Used to help "reset" the adrenal system after periods of prolonged stress

  • Uplifting Mood: Acts as a mild antidepressant in aromatherapy to help dispel dark moods or sadness

Physical Relief via Inhalation

  • Headache Soother: Inhaled or applied (diluted) to the temples to ease tension headaches and migraines

  • Respiratory Clearance: Used in steam inhalation to help open airways and soothe a spasmodic cough

  • Nausea Relief: A quick sniff from the bottle can help settle a nervous stomach or travel-induced queasiness
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Blending note A "bridge" note in aromatherapy, meaning it connects different scent families beautifully. Its sweet, spicy, and herbaceous profile allows it to pair well with almost any category.
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Do you know? In ancient Greece, basil was known as the "king of herbs" (from the word basileus); it was so highly regarded that it was often used in the preparation of royal perfumes and medicines.
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Contraindication
  • Avoid use during pregnancy
  • It can also be skin-sensitizing for some, so always perform a patch test and ensure proper dilution in a carrier oil
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