History

PictureBasil
Basil is a popular culinary herb. It is also used in the Eastern Medicine, especially in Ayurveda where it is called Tulsi. Basil is often used in soaps and fragrances. 

Aroma

Spicy, sweet, uplifting, stimulating

Note

Top / Middle

Production

Steam distilled from leaves and flowering tops.

Common Uses

Skin Care
  • Irritable skin conditions
Mental & Emotional
  • Nervousness
  • Depression
Medical
  • Respiratory problems such as bronchitis, coughs, colds, asthma, flu.
  • Antidote to poisonous insect or snake bites. 
  • Improves blood circulation & digestive system.
  • Adrenal fatigue

Properties

Antiemetic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Cephalic, Expectorant, Immune support

Emotional Healing

Aids adrenal exhaustion 

Application Suggestion

  • Apply to tip of nose, on temples and on location of stings and bites. 
  • For mental fatigue, inhale first, and then apply to crown of head, forehead, heart and navel. 
  • May be added to food or rice milk as a dietary supplement.
  • Dilution recommended for both topical and internal use. Dilute before using on sensitive areas such as the face, neck, genital area, etc

Caution

  • Avoid during pregnancy. 
  • May be irritating to the skin.
  • Keep out of reach of children. Avoid using on infants and very small children.

References

  1. Butje, A. Aromahead Institut, USA; http://www.aromahead.com
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  3. MacDonald, D. Emotional healing with essential oils. Enlighten Alternative Healing, LLC., USA, 2012.
  4. Schnaubelt, K.The healing intelligence of essential oils - The science of advanced aromatherapy. Healing Arts Press, USA, 2011.
  5. Williams, K. Aromatics International, USA; http://www.aromaticsinternational.com
  6. Young Living Essential Oils. http://www.youngliving.com