BASIL ESSENTIAL OIL
A fresh, sweet and spicy essential oil with a crisp, clean herbaceous aroma.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
Family: Lamiaceae, formerly Labiatae
Origin: Asia and Africa
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled from the flowering tops and leaves
Note: Top-Middle
Colour: Colourless to pale yellow
Aroma: Sweet and spicy, crisp and clean with a prominent anise-like note
About This Essential Oil
Sweet Basil Essential Oil has a fresh, herbaceous aroma with sweet, spicy and lightly anise-like notes. Its bright aromatic character adds freshness to diffuser blends, natural perfumery formulations and carefully diluted massage oils.
Key Benefits
• Provides a fresh, sweet and spicy aroma
• Adds brightness to diffuser and aromatic blends
• Creates a crisp and refreshing aromatic atmosphere
• Complements citrus, floral and herbaceous aromas
• Suitable for carefully diluted massage and body-care formulations
• Popular in study-time and workspace diffuser blends
History
Basil has been cultivated for centuries as a culinary and aromatic herb. Its name is commonly associated with the Greek word basileus, meaning king, reflecting the high regard in which the plant was held. Sweet basil, Ocimum basilicum, is distinct from Tulsi or holy basil, generally classified as Ocimum tenuiflorum.
Main Chemical Components
50% Alcohols, 25% Phenols, 15% Monoterpenes
Aromatic Characteristics
• Fresh
• Sweet and spicy
• Herbaceous
• Crisp and clean
• Lightly anise-like
• Bright and diffusive
• Top-Middle aromatic note
Aromatic Uses
• Adds freshness to diffuser blends
• Complements study-time and workspace aromas
• Provides a crisp herbaceous note in natural perfumery
• Blends well with citrus, floral, spicy and woody aromas
• Can be included at low concentrations in massage blends
Aromatic Profile
• Often described as bright and refreshing
• Crisp and stimulating to the senses
• Fresh aromatic character for work or study spaces
• Individual responses to aromas vary
Blends Well With
Black Pepper, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Rosemary, Peppermint, Thyme and Tea Tree.
Health & Safety
• For external use only.
• Do not ingest or apply undiluted to the skin.
• Use only in low dilution and follow the batch-specific safety information supplied.
• Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes.
• Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• Not recommended for children under 10 years of age.
• Seek qualified advice before use if you have a medical condition, take medication or have particular sensitivities.
• Discontinue use if irritation or an adverse reaction occurs.
• Keep out of reach of children and animals.
• Store securely below 25°C, away from direct sunlight and heat.
