USES-

This crisp smelling essential oil is often used in aromatherapy, as it awakens the mind to clarity of thought, steadies the nerves, while easing sinus congestion, cooling down fevers and treating menstrual problems. It is used to promote digestive and stimulate circulation. The other properties of basil oil are antidepressant, antispasmodic, carmative, diaphoretic, insecticide, tonic and stimulant. It has a beneficial action on the respiratory tract and is often used for asthma, bronchitis and sinus infections. It furthermore is also effective in cases of constipation, nausea, vomiting and cramp. It helps to minimize uric acid in the blood, thus relieving gout. It is useful in arthritis as well as when used on the skin, it helps to control acne. In general it refreshes the skin and can also be used on insect bites.

PROPERTIES-

The oil has a watery viscosity and is pale greenish-yellow in color. The aroma is clear, light and peppery and gives a sweet, green top note to blends oil com. It is known as TULSI in India.

It should keep in air tight container away from sunlight. Basil oil has various chemical compounds that include a-pinene, camphene, b-pinene, myrcene, limonene, cis-ocimene, camphor, linalool, methyl chavicol, y-terpineol, citronellol, geraniol, methyl cinnamate and eugenol.

 It was originated from INDIA.