Basil Essential Oil

BASIL – 100% Pure Plant, Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum 

Parts Used: leaves/flowers

Scent Characteristics: warm, spicy, and herbal with a hot, somewhat anise tasting “bite”

Benefits: Used as a heart tonic, Basil helps stimulate blood flow, decongests veins and pulmonary arteries, and promotes milk flow in nursing mothers. It helps treat gout, rheumatism, and muscular aches and pains. Basil can also help relieve menstrual cramps, scanty periods, and it has helped some relieve prostate problems. It assists hair growth and adds luster to dull hair.

History: Basil takes its name from the Greek word for a king — basileum.  Wreaths of Basil have been found in the burial tombs of Egypt. Kings were anointed with Basil oil during ancient times. In Italy, Basil is a symbol of love and traditionally women would put a pot of Basil leaves outside their window when they were ready for romance. New mom’s would eat the leaves to increase milk flow when nursing.

Blends Well With: Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cedar Atlas, Chamomile-Roman, Eucalyptus-Lemon, Clary Sage, Coriander Seed, Cypress, Eucalyptus-Radiata, Fennel-Sweet, Geranium , Ginger, Grapefruit, Hyssop, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Sweet Marjoram, Niaouli, Oakmoss Absolute, Frankincense, Orange, Oregano, Palmarosa, Pine, Rosemary, Sage, Tea Tree, and Thyme .

Advisory: Possible sensitivity in some individuals, avoid during pregnancy

Disclaimer:
All information contained within this site is for reference purposes only and is not intended to substitute the advice given by a pharmacist, physician, or any other licensed health-care professional. Grampa’s Garden products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health condition or disease. That being said we have had many customers who have had success using oils to treat various ailments.

Never use an essential oil undiluted unless advised by your health care provider and certified aromatherapist. Keep essential oils away from infants, children, and all pets.

While some of Grampa’s Garden essential oils are medical food grade, we do not advise the use of essential oils for internal use unless they are prescribed by your health care provider and certified aromatherapist. Only your health care provider and certified aromatherapist can prescribe the proper dosage and usage. Please check with your health care professional and certified aromatherapist before ingesting any essential oils.