Basil (Linalool) Essential Oil

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Basil (Linalool) Essential Oil

Revered for its culinary uses, basil is a fresh and versatile herb.

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Basil (Linalool) Essential Oil

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Once a staple of traditional Asian Indian medicine, basil essential oil is now best known for its culinary uses. However, this powerful oil still has many other benefits.

Basil oil has a calming scent, soothing to both the mind and the skin, and able to help clear up redness and irritation.

It was traditionally used to relieve gastric distress, and many people still find that rubbing diluted basil oil on the lower abdomen can help manage discomfort.

Its volatile oils and distinctive scent can also help to clear pests and leave your home clean and hygienic.

What is basil essential oil good for?

Basil is a highly versatile herb, known for its antimicrobial effects as well as its uplifting psychological benefits. It has also been shown to calm swelling, repel insects, and aid digestion.

What's the best way to use basil oil?

The balsamic notes of basil oil make an effective and unique pick as a home cleaning base. Combining it with your favourite carrier oil can also help to treat sore muscles and inflammation in the body.

What does basil essential oil smell like?

Akin to the aromas of pesto, our basil oil is crisp and herbaceous with warm sweet notes and a balsamic-woody undertone.

What blends well with basil essential oil?

Basil essential oil blends brilliantly with other herb oils as well as lavender, bergamot, frankincense, and geranium.

Our 100% Pure Basil Essential Oil has a higher percentage of linalool and is a pale yellow to pale green in colour. Basil has a sweet-spicy, slightly green and fresh top note, a balsamic-woody undertone and a lasting sweetness.

You can learn more about basil essential oil over on our blog.

Botanical Name: Ocimum Canum

Once considered holy in the Hindu faith and chewed during religious ceremonies, basil's use was international by at least the Middle Ages, and it appears in many different religions and civilisations throughout history.

Aromatherapy: Combine 5-7 drops of the oil with water and add to an oil burner. Alternatively, place 5-7 drops in a diffuser.
Massage: Dilute 5 drops to 10ml of carrier oil and massage into skin.
Bath: Add 6-8 drops to warm bathwater.
Skincare: Add a couple of drops to a carrier oil or your chosen lotion.
Soap: Suitable for soapmaking. We recommend following a tested recipe.
Candles: Suitable for candles. We recommend following a tested recipe.
Potpourri: Add a few drops to potpourri creations to enhance scent.

Ingredients: 100% Pure Basil Essential Oil

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY
Do not apply undiluted to skin.
Avoid use during pregnancy.
Keep away from children.
Store in a cool, dry place.
Please perform a patch test before use.
Keep away from eyes.

This natural product cannot be guaranteed free from traces of nuts or other allergens. Due to the nature of this product, there may be variances in colour and scent between batches. We are constantly improving our products and so, on occasion, the product you receive may differ slightly in appearance from images displayed on our website.

The above information is provided in good faith and the given benefits of this essential oil are obtained from characteristics with which it is commonly associated. This information is not based on facts and the benefits of the product may vary between individuals. If unsure, then we advise you to seek professional advice.