Basil Essential Oil is steam distilled from the leaves and flowering tops of the basil plant. This greenish-yellow, crisp-smelling essential oil, often used in aromatherapy to awaken the mind, steady the nerves and bring about clarity of thought. Basil originates from tropical Asia and the Pacific Islands, but now grows throughout Europe and the USA.

Take a look also to our Bay Leaf Essential Oil.

Properties

Basil oil uses to be therapeutic for the respiratory tract and, often used for asthma, bronchitis, and sinus infections. It uses to treat nervous disorders and stress-related headaches and migraines. It relieves intellectual fatigue, while giving clarity and mental strength. This oil eases constipation, nausea, vomiting, abdomen cramps and, considered good for menstrual problems. It is helpful to relieve gout as it helps reduce uric acid in the blood. It is useful for   arthritis, refreshes the skin, and heals insect bites. However, experts advise pregnant women and children under 16 to avoid using this oil.

This herb is popular in India and uses in prayer as well as healing for hundreds of years. The leaves of the plant, chewed as part of prayer ceremonies, they soak in coconut water or holy water to distribute after prayers in temples. They, chewed to ease sore throats and coughs. A decoction made of tulasi (basil) leaves drinks to ease painful throats and respiratory problems.