Highlights
- Qualities: Calming, Warm, Helps aid in digestion
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Therapeutic: carminative/antispasmodic for symptomatic relief of digestive
discomfort. Nervine/calmative
- Aroma: Sweet spicy, fresh scent with a faint balsamic woody back note and a lasting sweetness
- Perfume Note: Top
- Origin: India/Egypt
- Cultivation Method: Steam Distilled
Main Constituents: Methyl chavicol: 70-78%. Linalool: 17-22%.
Plant Part: Leaves.
Origin: India/Egypt
Processing Method: Steam Distilled
Description / Color / Consistency: This is almost colorless to a pale amber colour with a thin consistency.
Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma: Basil has a sweet, spicy, fresh scent with a faint balsamic woody back note and a lasting sweetness that makes for a strong top note.
Blends With: Bergamot, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Lime, Eucalyptus, Juniper, Lemon, Neroli, and Rosemary.
NPN: 80109726
Health Canada Guidelines
Recommended Use or Purpose:
- Used in aromatherapy as a nervine/calmative
- Used in aromatherapy as a carminative/antispasmodic for symptomatic relief of digestive discomfort
- Used in aromatherapy to help relieve colds/cough
- Used in aromatherapy to help relieve headache
Directions of Use: Not for oral use. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; if this happens, rinse thoroughly with vegetable oil. Do not use essential oils undiluted.
- For baths; Add 5 — 25 drops of undiluted essential oil with the same amount of shampoo or liquid soap before adding into the bath. Mix the water gently. For maximum benefit, remain in the bath for 10 minutes. Use 2 drops of undiluted essential oil the first time and increase by 1 drop per bath up to a maximum of 8 drops, once daily.
- For direct inhalation; Apply 5 — 10 drops of undiluted essential oil to a handkerchief/tissue and inhale occasionally, up to3 times per day.
- For steam inhalation; Add 5 — 10 drops of undiluted essential oil to a bowl of steaming water/facial steamer. Inhale slowly and deeply for 5 to 10 minutes, up to 3 times per day.
- For compresses; Add 10 drops of undiluted essential oil to 500 ml of warm water in a bottle. Mix by shaking the bottle and immediately soak the compress. Squeeze lightly, apply the compress to the skin, and cover with clothes and/or toweling. Leave for 2 to 4 hours, up to 3 times per day.
Duration of Use: For occasional use only.
Risk Information
Cautions & Warnings:
- Avoid exposure of applied area(s) to the sun.
- Do not expose the applied area(s) to the sun for 24 to 48 hours after application.
- If accidental ingestion occurs, seek urgent medical attention or contact a Poison Control Center.
- If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a health care practitioner.
- If you have epilepsy or asthma, consult a health care practitioner prior to use.
- Keep out of reach of children.
Contraindications:
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not use this product.
- If you have broken, irritated, or sensitive skin, do not use this product.
Known Adverse Reactions: If you experience nausea, dizziness, headache or an allergic reaction, discontinue use.
Recommended Storage Conditions:
- Child-resistant packaging/containers should be used
- Store in airtight, light-resistant container at room temperature
Specific Oil Precautions: Should not be taken internally. Avoid in estrogen sensitive cancers & during pregnancy.
100% pure Ocimum basilicum ct linalool essential oil.
INCI: Ocimum Basilicum Oil