Basil Aromatherapy Essential Oil

 Basil Essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves and flowering tops. Basil essential oil is  colorless or pale yellow in color liquid, with a fresh spicy scent, and balsamic undertone.

Basil essential oil was recommended by Pliny against Jaundice and epilepsy, and as a diuretic. It was also known as an aphrodisiac. In the middle ages it was prescribed for melancholy and depression

Basil essential oil blends well with other essential oils such as bergamot, clary sage, lime, citronella and geranium.

Aromatherapy Use

1. Skin Care: Insect Byes insect repellent.

2. Circulation muscles and Joints: Gout, muscular aches and pains, rheumatism.

3. Respiratory System: Bronchitis, coughs, earache.

4. Digestive system: Dyspepsia, flatulence, nausea.

5. Genito-urinary System: Cramps, scanty periods.

6. Immune system: Cold, fevers, flu, infectious diseases.

7. Nervous system: Anxiety, depression, fatigue, insomnia, migraine, nervous tension

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