The essential oil of Sweet Basil or French Basil or Common Basil or Ocimum Basilicum, as it is called is much in demand in both the perfumery and flavoring industries. India is the largest producer of Sweet Basil oil in the world
The flowers are white or purplish white. Two types of sweet basil oils are produced - European type that has more than 50% Linalool; and Reunion type that has more Methyl Chavicol and has a spicy odour.
Basil Essential Oil emits a warm, sweet, freshly floral and crisply herbaceous scent that is further characterized as airy, vibrant, uplifting, and reminiscent of the scent of licorice. In aromatherapy, Sweet Basil Essential Oil is reputed to stimulate, clarify, calm, fortify, energize and uplift the mind.
Basil Essential Oil emits a warm, sweet, freshly floral and crisply herbaceous scent that is further characterized as airy, vibrant, uplifting, and reminiscent of the scent of licorice. In aromatherapy, Sweet Basil Essential Oil is reputed to stimulate, clarify, calm, fortify, energize and uplift the mind.
The product is pale yellow to yellowish in colour, with the sweet and pungent characterisic odour of Eugenol. Eugenol and Caryophyllene are major components in Holy Basil Oil. This oil is mainly used in medicinal and flavouring preparations.
Oleoresin of Basil is a dark greenish brown viscous liquid which is soluble in fixed oils and has floral spicy odor particularly of basil. This oleoresin has spicy and tinge flavor with mild bitterness. Basil Oleoresin is a natural medicine and is made from varieties of basil available.
In Greek its name means royal remedy or king In the 16th century powdered basil was used to treat migraines and chest infections The ancient Egyptians believed that it would open the gates of heaven to a dying person and the Hindus use Basil sprigs to protect the dead from evil while in transition between lives Western European lore sometimes claimed that it was a symbol of evil while the Eastern Orthodox Church used it in the making of holy water
How would you describe orange fruit?
An orange has a tough shiny orange skin that holds acid in outside layer. Inside, the fruit is divided into "segments", which have thin tough skins that hold together many little sections with juice inside. There are usually ten segments in an orange, but sometimes there are more or less.
What does sweet orange taste like?
The orange has a sweet-tart taste and is commonly peeled and eaten fresh, or squeezed for its juice. It has a thick, bitter rind that is usually discarded, but can be used in cooking. The outermost layer of the rind can be scraped off to make zest, having a similar flavor to the flesh.
