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Basil Oil | Basil Essential Oil

Basil Oil | Basil Essential Oil

Basil Oil | Basil Essential Oil

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Available in - 10ml - 100ml - 500ml

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Basil Essential Oil

Ocimum basilicum

 

Basil which is also known by its botanical name Ocimum basilicum is a herb from the mint family. Basil oil is extracted from this herb (part which is above the ground) through a distillation process and is of a light yellowish color. With a mesmerising aroma, Basil oil carries several health benefits which are further highlighted below.

Successfully embraced all over the world, Basil oil is increasingly being used in Aromatherapy.  A refreshing Basil oil massage is bound to have that amazing healing effect on you and leave you with an indelible experience and wanting for more. Other common applications of Basil oil include in the area of food and pharmaceutical sector, production of Basil oil based cosmetics, perfumes, soaps, etc.

Basil oil – Benefits

  • Relieves headaches and migraines a perfect analgesic for stress.
  • Basil oil is a wonderful stimulant for your hair growth.
  • The therapeutic properties of basil oil are known to effectively improve concentration of the mind.  
  • Scientific studies substantiate the miraculous anti-oxidant and anti-cancer properties of Basil oil.
  • Basil oil massages work as an excellent anti-depressant alleviating all your worries instantly.
  • Last but not least this oil demonstrates insect repelling and anti-fungal characteristics.

 

Basil oil - Properties

  • Basic oil is effectively used in medicines to suppress muscular spasms.
  • Quite popular as an emmenagogue, Basil oil helps in inducing menstruation.
  • Basil oil is a very good neuro-regulator and serves as an effective remedy against nervous disorders, stress, migraines, etc.
  • With its rich carminative properties, Basil oil is also useful against colic disorders.
  • Basil oil also helps combat arthritis, burns, bruises, wounds because of its analgesic nature.
  • Ophthalmic defects are also tackled using the rich properties of basil oil.


With the many outstanding benefits and properties inherent in basil oil, its usage has increased over the years. More and more people are benefitting from the medicinal properties of basil oil. Staring at a world engulfed with common chronic issues such as stress, nervous disorders and mental fatigue it becomes all the more important to adopt tried, tested remedies such as Basil oil.

 

Note: It is advisable that pregnant women should not use basil oil.

 

Safety

DILUTE TO 5% OR LESS IN A CARRIER OIL BEFORE SKIN APPLICATION. KEEP OUT OF EYES. DO NOT SWALLOW. AVOID DURING PREGNANCY

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