Basil is an annual herb which grows to about 0.5m in height. It is a native of tropical Asia and Africa. There are many varieties of basil cultivated all over the world. The essential oil is obtained via steam distillation of the leaves and flowering tops.
Therapeutic benefits:
- Digestive system : useful in digestive disorders such as vomiting, gastric spasms, nausea, dyspepsia and hiccups.
- Nervous system : reputed to clear the head, relieve intellectual fatigue, give the mind strength and clarity.
- Respiratory system : beneficial to relieve sinus congestion, asthma, bronchitis, influenza and whooping cough.
- Reproductive system : recommended for delayed menstruation, scanty periods and abdominal cramps.
How to use:
For massage : Mix 3 to 4 drops of essential oils with 3 tablespoonful of carrier oil.
For bath : Mix about 6 to 8 drops of essential oils with 2 tablespoonful of carrier oil or epsom salt and add the mixture into bathtub filled with warm water. Do not soak for more than 15 minutes.
For vaporisation : Add 6 to 8 drops of essential oils into a tea-light candle burner or electric burner. For tea-light candle burner, do add water.
Caution: Do not use during pregnancy.
Ingredients: Ocimum basilicum
Country of Origin: Egypt
Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation
Size: 10ml, 30ml, 50ml or 100ml
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