Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum is the scientific name for sweet basil, a herb commonly used in cooking for its distinctive flavour and aroma, belonging to the family Labiatae (Lamiaceae), also known as Tulsi.
Aromatic Description: Basil Essential Oils is one of the top essential oils in the world. It is favoured by the name “Royal Remedy” or “King” by the Greeks as its place of origin.
Sweet Basil Essential Oil (Ocimum basilicum) has a fresh, spicy, herbal, and slightly sweet aroma, with subtle hints of clove and pepper, making it an invigorating and mentally stimulating fragrance. Symbolically, Sweet Basil represents protection, love, and strength, and it has been considered sacred in various cultures, often used in purification rituals. The oil's chemical profile includes key compounds such as linalool, eugenol, methyl chavicol (estragole), camphor, terpinen-4-ol, and alpha-pinene, each contributing to its calming, antimicrobial, and stimulating properties. Therapeutically, Sweet Basil is renowned for its ability to relieve stress, enhance mental clarity, and promote focus. It is also effective in soothing muscle aches, relieving digestive discomfort, supporting respiratory health, and uplifting mood.
In aromatherapy, Sweet Basil is commonly used in diffusers to purify the air, promote focus, and ease mental fatigue. When diluted with a carrier oil, it can be applied topically to relieve muscle tension or digestive issues. It also serves as an excellent disinfectant with its antimicrobial properties. For blending, it pairs well with oils such as lavender for stress relief, lemon for an uplifting effect, rosemary for focus, peppermint for clarity, and frankincense for grounding and meditation. The oil is extracted through steam distillation from the leaves and flowering tops of the basil plant, a method that preserves its volatile, therapeutic compounds.
It is not suitable for sensitive skin types and should not be used during pregnancy.
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation from the leaves and flowering tops of the basil plant.
Sweet Basil Essential Oil
This powerful essential oil can be diluted with carrier oils and used as a topical application or a relaxing Ayurvedic massage. Add few drops of oil to potpourris, vaporizers, candles, or diffusers for combating germs in the air and protecting the environment naturally. It can also be added to your bathtub for an aromatic, healing, stimulating, and energizing bath.
