Basil essential oil
€7,50
Ingredients
100% pure basil (Ocimum basilicum) essential oil
Used plant parts
Leaves, flowers
Extraction method
Steam distillation
Country of origin
India
Aroma
Herbal, spicy, sweet, reminiscent of anise and licorice
Volume
10 ml
In stock
Description
Basil
Origin and background
Basil originates in tropical Asia and the Pacific Islands, but is now widespread in Europe and America.
Basil is also popular in India, where it has been used for hundreds of years for both praying and healing. For example, during prayer ceremonies, basil leaves are chewed and soaked in coconut water or holy water to distribute it to the people after praying in the temple. They are also chewed to relieve sore throats and coughs.
Properties
Aromatic properties
Basil essential oil is made from the leaves and floral tips of the plant by steam distillation. In aromatherapy, it is often used to awaken the senses, focus, balance the emotional state, and achieve clarity of thought.
Healing properties
Basil essential oil has antibacterial and antiviral activity. It acts as an expectorant and helps with asthma, bronchitis, and sinus infections.
Basil oil is used to treat nervous system disorders and stress-related headaches and migraines. It relieves mental fatigue by increasing the clarity and spiritual strength of the senses.
It is believed to relieve constipation, abdominal cramps and ailments caused by menstrual problems, and helps with nausea and vomiting. Basil oil is also helpful in relieving gout as it helps reduce uric acid in the blood. It is also useful for arthritis, refreshes the skin and treats insect bites.
It is not recommended for pregnant women and children under the age of 16.
Recommended uses
Topical
- It is recommended to use essential oils and their blend in a diluted form. Especially for sensitive and gentle skin. This means adding a small amount of water or carrier oil before applying it to the skin. The blend can be placed, for example, in a roll-on bottle that is convenient to carry along and can be used at any convenient time.
- Can also be added to a neutral unscented cream, lotion, or liquid soap to achieve radiant and healthy skin.
- Can be used in an aroma diffuser both at home or in the office to create a pleasant and cozy atmosphere that relaxes the senses and creates a pleasant aroma around you.
- It can also be added to an oil burner. Don't forget to add water to the oil burner and then drip in the essential oil! Pure essential oil is too strong and has a faint odor.
- Can be added to hot bath water and enjoy an aromatic mini-vacation in the middle of everyday life or at the end of a busy week.
- Combine it with other compatible oils (see recommendations below) in a diffuser or bath water.
- Can be diluted in the spray bottle with water and spray it at home, in the office, or just to refresh your bed linen.
Compatibility with other essential oils
Bergamot, geranium, cypress, lavender, lemongrass, marjoram, peppermint.
Caution!
- Keep out of reach of children.
- For external use only.
- Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes.
- In case of pregnancy, breast-feeding, taking medication or any other medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
- The information on essential oils on Hingelaegas website comes from public sources. The information given does not constitute health advice and references to the properties and effects of the oils are based on aromatherapy and folk medicine. Therefore, Hingelaegas OÜ cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of the information. The use of essential oils is the responsibility of each person individually.
Additional information
| Weight | 40 g |
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