Basil Essential Oil, also called Sweet Basil Essential Oil, is derived from the leaves of the Ocimum basilicum botanical, better known as the Basil herb.
Basil Essential Oil emits a warm, sweet, freshly floral and crisply herbaceous scent that is further characterized as airy, vibrant, uplifting, and reminiscent of the scent of licorice.
In aromatherapy, Sweet Basil Essential Oil is reputed to stimulate, clarify, calm, fortify, energize and uplift the mind. It is also said to repel insects, eliminate odor-causing bacteria, soothe headaches, and relieve respiratory as well as digestive discomforts.


USES FOR BASIL OIL
For a comforting and emotionally-elevating aromatherapy application that is reputed to decrease stress levels, whether it is anxiety or feelings of unhappiness, simply dilute 2-3 drops of Basil Essential Oil before adding it to a diffuser of personal preference and inhaling it for up to 1 hour. This is known to improve circulation and to soothe symptoms of respiratory discomforts. For enhanced effectiveness, it may be blended with 2-3 drops of other essential oils that are known to share the same uplifting, energizing, and clarifying qualities while also relieving symptoms of colds and the flu. Suggested oils include Eucalyptus Oil and Lemon Oil.For a naturally soothing, decongestant vapor rub, Basil Essential Oil may be diluted in 1 tablespoon of a carrier oil before being massaged into the chest. Suggested carrier oils include Jojoba and Coconut.

A GUIDE TO BASIL OIL VARIETIES & THEIR BENEFITSBASIL SWEET ESSENTIAL OIL
Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum, ct. Estragole
Method of Extraction and Plant Part: Steam distilled from leaves
Country of Origin: India
Believed to:Emit a fresh, spicy scent that is enduringly sweet, trailing a faint, balsamic, woody base noteBlend well with the essential oils of Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Lime, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Ginger, Geranium, Grapefruit, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Neroli, and Rosemary BASIL ORGANIC ESSENTIAL OIL

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum L.

Method of Extraction and Plant Part: Steam distilled from leavesCountry of Origin: India