Basil Oil, Application : Diffusing,Massage,DIY Beauty Products

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.