Basil Essential Oil

Valued for its restorative and calming properties, basil is commonly used for soothing sore muscles and joints, to ease breathing, and as a cooling agent for the skin*. For aromatic, topical, or dietary use.

Properties: Antibacterial, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antispasmodic, antiviral, decongestant, diuretic, disinfectant, stimulant, anticatarrhal, antidepressant, energizing, uplifting, and restorative.

Historical Uses: Basil was used historically for digestive and kidney ailments, respiratory problems, epilepsy, fevers, malaria, epidemics and poisonous insect and snake bites.

Possible Uses: Alertness, anxiety bronchitis, chills, chronic colds, concentration, nervous depression, digestion, earache, fainting, mental fatigue, headaches, soothing insect bites, insect repellent, insomnia from nervous tension, intestinal problems, poor memory, chronic mucus, muscle spasms, ovarian cysts, prostate problems, inflammation of nasal mucus membranes (rhinitis), loss of smell, snake bites, vomiting, wasp stings and whooping cough.

Aromatic Guide: Basil essential oil helps to increase clarity of thought and maintain an open mind.

Application:

• Topically – Can be used directly on the skin without dilution (neat) when used topically. Apply to the tip of the nose, temples, reflex points and/or directly to the area of concern.
• Aromatically – Diffuse.
• Internally – May be added to food or water for internal consumption. Great with honey or type of beverage.
  • Basil is categorized as “Generally Regarded As Safe” or GRAS for human consumption by the FDA.

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