Basil essential oil may promote mental focus and alertness, making it a popular choice for those looking to boost their cognitive abilities.
Botanic Name: Ocimum basilicum L.
Family: Lamiaceae
Part Used: Leaves and flowering tops
Extraction: Steam distillation
Evaporation Rate: –
Odour Intensity: Strong (7)
Note: Top
Aroma: Sweet and spicy with a faint balsamic woody
Origin: India
- MNE Essential Oils are supplied in quality blue glass bottles with tamper-proof caps and droppers.
Ingredients
Essential Oils
100% Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)
Main Constituents
- Methyl Chavicol
- Linalool
How To Use
According to Health Canada (Table 2. Aromatherapy Essential Oils Uses or Purposes), Ocimum basilicum is used in Aromatherapy:
Topical/Inhalation
- As a nervine/calmative.
- To help relieve headache.
- As a carminative/antispasmodic for symptomatic relief of digestive discomfort
- To help relieve colds/cough.
Directions For Use: Not for oral use. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; if this happens, rinse thoroughly with vegetable oil.
Topical: Do not use the product undiluted. Mix 1-6 drops of Sweet Basil Essential Oil in 10 ml of Carrier Oil before applying to the skin. Apply as a body massage once daily. Massage into the skin until the solution vanishes.
Inhalation: Add 3 – 12 drops of undiluted product to a bowl of steaming water/facial steamer. Inhale slowly and deeply for 5 to 10 minutes. Use 1 to 3 times per day.
Safety
For occasional use only. Adults 18 years and older
Cautions: Keep out of reach of children. If accidental ingestion occurs, seek urgent medical attention or contact a Poison Control Center. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a health care practitioner. If you have epilepsy or asthma, consult a health care practitioner before use. Avoid exposure of applied area(s) to the sun.
Contraindications: Do not use this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or have broken, irritated, or sensitive skin. Discontinue use if you experience nausea, dizziness, headache, or an allergic reaction.
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