100% Pure Oil
Certified Organic: Certified by ECOCERT, France
Vegan and Endorsed by Beauty Without Cruelty
Botanical name: Ocimum Basilicum
Part of plant used: Entire plant
Extraction method: Steam distillation
Description: This popular culinary herb produces its oil by steam distillation of the leaves and flowering tops of the plant. Sweet Basil is enlivening, comforting and helpful for clarity and strength of mind. There are many chemo-types of this oil but this chemotype has a higher percentage of thymol (antiseptic agent). Basil has a pleasant, sweet, herbaceous and light refreshing odor.
Precautions: Best to avoid during pregnancy.
Ideal uses: massage, bath and inhalation.
Co-blenders: Bergamot, Black Pepper, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Ginger, Lavender, Lemon, Sweet Marjoram, Niaouli, Rosemary, Peppermint, Pine, Thyme and Tea Tree.
Perfumery Note: Top.
Fun Fact:
Basil takes it name from Latin for a royal “Basileum”, possibly because the plant was so highly prized that it was considered a king amongst plants.
Available bottle size: 10ml bottle.
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No Parabens
No Petro-Chemicals
No Synthetic Colors
No Synthetic Fragrances