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 Oil, derived from the botanical name Ocimum basilicum and sourced from Indonesia, is a pure essential oil obtained through steam distillation. This oil is characterized by its sweet, herbaceous, spicy, and aromatic scent, and it presents as a clear liquid. Basil Oil is widely utilized across various industries, including Food & Beverage, Perfume & Fragrance, Aromatherapy, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic, Personal Care, Cleaning Products, and Candle & Soap making. Its main constituentsâ??Linalool, Fenchol, Eugenol, Methyl Chavicol, and Beta-Caryophyllene contribute to its versatility and efficacy. Certified by COA & MSDS, this oil meets high standards of quality and safety for diverse applications.
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.
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.
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
Basil Essential Oil is amongst the oils that I immediately think of when I want an oil that can help stimulate my mind and allow me to focus on the task at hand. Basil Essential Oil is an energizing oil and is best used during the morning and daytime hours.rnrnThe chemical composition of Basil Essential Oil can vary greatly between varieties, batches and suppliers. Ideally, look for Basil Essential Oil that has a a significant percentage of Linalool and that is weak in Methyl Chavicol (Estragole), a suspected carcinogen. Basil Oils that are higher in Linalool tend to have a more appealing aroma. Additionally, Linalool is said to act as an insect repellent.
Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled
Part Typically Used: Leaves and Flowers/Buds
Color: Clear
Consistency: Thin
Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium
Aromatic Description: Sweet, herbaceous, licorice-like, slightly camphorous
Basil Essential Oil is amongst the oils that I immediately think of when I want an oil that can help stimulate my mind and allow me to focus on the task at hand. Basil Essential Oil is an energizing oil and is best used during the morning and daytime hours.rnrnThe chemical composition of Basil Essential Oil can vary greatly between varieties, batches and suppliers. Ideally, look for Basil Essential Oil that has a a significant percentage of Linalool and that is weak in Methyl Chavicol (Estragole), a suspected carcinogen. Basil Oils that are higher in Linalool tend to have a more appealing aroma. Additionally, Linalool is said to act as an insect repellent.
Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled
Part Typically Used: Leaves and Flowers/Buds
Color: Clear
Consistency: Thin
Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium
Aromatic Description: Sweet, herbaceous, licorice-like, slightly camphorous
DESCRIPTION :
Having a botanical name of Ocimum basilicum, Basil, Holy Basil Oil has its origins in Egypt and comes in Pale yellow color with the liquid having sweet, spicy, fresh aroma. With good solubility in alcohol & oils and insolubility in water, the oil has specific gravity of 0.922 at 720F and a refractive index of 1.492 at 720F. The oil is extracted using steam distillation process from Basil, which is a tender low-growing herb. As a culinary herb, it tastes like anise and has strong, pungent and sweet smell.
Also known by the common names of Ocimum basilicum, it blends well with Cedarwood, Fennel, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Geranium, Ginger, Lavender, Grapefruit, Lemon, Neroli, Verbena and Marjoram and is used for treatment of nervous disorders. It is also highly effective for stress related issues like migraines, allergies and headaches as well as help in clearing the mind from possible fatigue.
Specifications :
Botanical Name Ocimum basilicum
Common Method of Extraction Steam distillation
Parts Used Leaves and Flowering tops
Note Classification Top
Aroma Sweet & herbaceous
Chemical Composition:
The chemical composition of Holy Basil Oil is as follows:
a-pinene 0.5-0.3%
Camphene 0.1-0.1%
ß-pinene + sabinene 0.8-0.7%
Myrcene 0.5-0.2%
1,8-cineole 4.2-4.0%
Limonene 0.5-0.4%
Ocimene 0.1%
?-terpinene 0.3-0.1%
Linalool 46.0-50.0%
Linalyl acetate 0.2-0.1%
Estragole 8.1-16.5%
Neral trace trace
a-terpineol 0.6-2.8%
Geranial 0.1-0.2%
Geranyl acetate 1.6-0.9%
Methyl eugenol 1.6-0.5%
Eugenol 2.5-2.5
Eugenol 1.5%0.4%
USES-:
It is widely demanded for inhalation, baths and massages. It has both hot & cold sensation qualities when it is used in bath or smoothed over the body. Further it has an invigorating and pleasing effect which is very advantageous for sluggish & rough skin and for pepping up circulation. It also acts as an excellent antiseptic when it is combined with thyme oil.
