Basil Oil

Description

Basil Essential Oil is extracted from the herb Ocimum basilicum, of the Lamiaceae (Labiatae) family. Basil is native to India and has been
cultivated there for more than 5,000 years, The leaves and seeds of the basil plant are the important medicinal parts of this herb.

Health Benefits:

•  Improves Skin Tone and Protects against Acne
•  Effective in providing relief from Cold, Influenza and Fever
•  Relieves from Stress and Depression
•  Provides Relief from Pain
•  Good Treatment for Itching from Insect bites and Bee stings
•  Useful in treating Indigestion, Constipation and Flatulence
•  Helps treat Asthma, Bronchitis, Sinusitis and Infection
•  Improves Blood Circulation
•  Aids in improving Eye Health

Popular Uses of Basil Essential Oil

Diffuse to sharpen focus while studying or reading.

Apply to minor skin irritations. For sensitive skin, dilute with fractionated coconut oil.

Apply to fatigued or sore muscles and joints.

Diffuse or apply topically to promote clear breathing

Use basil essential oils topically on the feet or by diffusing them aromatically to fight fatigue.

Use 1-3 drops in a recipe in place of fresh or dried basil for flavor.

Cosmetic Uses

Basil is widely used in cosmetics, perfumes, shampoos and soaps. Formulated to restore luster, body and flexibility to limp and non-manageable hair. To strengthen and give volume without added weight.

Ursolic acid is one of the constituents of basil, which has anti ageing properties. Ursolic acid treatment improves the health of skin and hair. Ursolic acid and its derivatives form oil-resistant barriers on the skin and hair as they do in the waxy coating of fruits6. Ursolic acid has been used to treat photo aged skin because it prevents and improves the appearance of wrinkles and age spots by restoring the skin’s collagen bundle structures and its elasticity.

Uses In Aromatherapy

Basil oil also has a direct action on the digestive system, indigestion, nausea, and stomach cramps when massaged onto the abdominal area in a clockwise direction. Due to its action on the nervous system, sweet basil essential oil is particularly effective when treating digestive disorders caused by stress and nervous tension.

Basil essential oil is a top note that adds a fresh lift to any methyl esters, peppermint and peppermint oil find wide applications in the manufacturing of soap, shampoo, toothpaste, chewing gum, tea and ice cream.

Oil is suited for the following:

•  Personal Care Industry
•  Food Industry
•  Pharmaceutical Industry