Basil Pure Essential Oil - 15ml

Basil: Ocimum basilicum Basil is grown around the world in dozens of different forms as a spice and culinary plant. Some plants grow tiny leaves only a few inches tall before being harvested, while others can grow multiple feet tall and last year-round. Our basil essential oil is steam-distilled from the leaves of the Indian Ocimum basilicum. Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum Country of Origin: India Extraction Method: Steam distillation Plant Part: Leaves Aromatic Scent: This variety has a sweet vaguely anise-like, mint, smoky odor Blends well with: Bergamot, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Lime, Eucalyptus, Juniper, Lemon, Neroli, and Rosemary Common Uses Basil essential oil is great for massage and to bring clarity. Diffuse, mix into blends or apply topically in 2-5% dilution. Research In Greek its name means 'royal remedy' or 'king'. It is a beloved culinary plant of Indian, Asian, and Mediterranean countries. Basil’s botanical name is Ocimum basilicum. Ocimum is derived from the Greek w