Basil

A light, peppery oil with clear green notes which European physicians use basil oil to treat a variety of respiratory ailments. It produces a sense of joy and happiness which can minimise fear and sadness. It fortifies weak nerves and strengthens the entire nervous system. Basil oil is produced from the plant’s leaves and flowers through steam distillation.

Therapeutic Actions:

Muscle calming, flushing, cleansing, tonic and restorative

Common Uses

Supports normal digestion and stimulates appetite; dispels gas and maintains efficiency of the digestive tract; helps with nausea, stomach cramped, and vomiting; ease hiccups and heartburn; opens and clear head and helps overcome nasal stuffiness thus aids in healthy immune system; stimulate circulation and reduce muscle aches and cramping; reduce menstrual pain and cramps and promotes menstrual flow; relieve physical overexertion, pains, and injuries; ease discomfort of earaches; acts as insect repellent, soothe the sting of mosquito bites; provide relief of chronic fatigue symptoms such as anxiety, mental fatigue and stress; clears the mind and aids concentration

Beauty Tips

Basil is helpful for treating skin problems such as pimples and abrasions. It has the ability to stimulate circulation, it enlivens full-looking skin, improves skin tone, and give the complexion a rosy glow. It can reduce cellulite. It also adds luster to dull hair and stimulates circulation to the scalp.

Aromatic Influence

It has a sweetly spicy aroma and it can fight mental fatigue and increases concentration, clarifies thoughts and clears the head

Blends Well With

Lavender, Geranium, Bergamot, Lime, Lemon, Frankincense, Pine, Neroli, Clary Sage

Application

Photosensitivity: None

Dilute 20-80

• 1 part essential oil with 4 parts of carrier oil. Avoid using on children

Apply 2-4 drops on area of concern

Apply to chakras and/or Vita Flex Points (crown of head, forehead, heart, and navel) or around the ear for an earache

Inhale directly or diffuse

Caution

Do not use during pregnancy as it stimulates menstrual flow

Overuse of basil oil may have a sedative or stupefying effect

May cause skin irritation

Not safe for children under 16

Avoid use if epileptic

Do not pour oil into the ear. For an earache, apply around the ear.

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