Basil Essential Oil:

Basil essential oil has a crisp, fresh scent. It is widely used in aromatherapy to awaken the mind, while calming nervous feelings.

Basil is known to steady and clarify the mind, whilst also energising and uplifting the mood.  As an antibacterial is is used to eliminate odour-causing bacteria, and ease headaches, respiratory disorders and digestive problems.

In skincare, basil essential oil has an antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant action, while adding freshness and shine to hair.

Some benefits of Basil Essential Oil:

• Calming and clarifying
• Energising and uplifting
• Eases stress-related conditions like headaches and migraines
• Helps to purify air
• Eases respiratory and digestive problems (use with expert guidance)
• Antioxidant, aiding skin regeneration
• Freshens and adds shine to hair
• Stimulates clarity of thought and steadies the nerves
  
• Aids digestive health, relieving nausea, cramps, and menstrual discomfort

Suggested Uses:

• Candles and wax melts
• Soap, bath bombs, bath and shower products
• Diffusers and pot pourri
• Soaps and bath products
• Cosmetics, skin creams, balms and lotions, especially for ageing skin
  
• Cleaning products
  

Inci: Ocimum Basilicum

Plant Part: Leaves and Flowering Tops

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Colour: Clear Yellow

Scent: Herby, clear and light, with a refreshing balsamic woody base

Blends Well With: Bergamot, Lavender, Lime and Frankincense