Basil, The Royalty Herb

July 15, 2009 | By admin In Essential Oils Reference Guide |

Basil, of family Lamiaceae, a tender low-growing herb originates from Tropical Asia & the Pacific Island.

Botanical Name : Ocimum basilicum

Plant Origin: Herb

Extration Method: Distillation

Aroma: Fresh, Light, slightly spicy

Odor Intesity: Very high

Evaporation Rate: Top note

Medicine Properties:

Antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, digestive, emmenagogue, exprctorant, febrifuge, stomachic,diaphoretic, tonic, antidepressant, cephalic, nervine, adrenel stimulant, estrogen-like hormone qualities, decrease uric asid in blood.

Safety Precaution:

Avoid in prenancy, possible irritant to sensitive skin. Avoid long term use with history of estrogen-depandant cancer.

Psycho-Emotional Benefits:

Help concentration, calm nervous system, reduce depression, Insomnia, mental fatigue, Hysteria

Physical Benefits:

Asthma, diabetes, headaches, treatment for stress, sinus congestion, Loss of smell, cold and flu, cough, mouth ulcer, hair loss, muscle pain, painful menstruation, insect bites, gastric upset.

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