Details
Botanical Name
Ocimum Basilikumum / L.
Benefits and Qualities
Indian basil essential oil is a powerful anti-spasmodic which, naturally, is widely used to settle gastric and intestinal troubles. It lightens an overburdened stomach, so often the cause of insomnia. In this way, basil essential oil is included in the welcome arsenal of anti-stress plants. Synergies: lemon zest.
Production
Essential oil obtained by hydrodistillation of the leaves, stems, and flowers of ocimum basilicum L.
The Plant
An Indian plant, basil is known as the incarnation of Lakshmi, goddess of fortune and beauty, and wife of Vishnu. Let it suffice to say that basil, under the name ""tulasi,"" is an object of great mystical fervour in India. Every foyer where Vishnu is honored includes a vase of basil, which is hailed every day. Also, the prairies where the plant grows are themselves designated as preferred areas for ceremonies and daily meditation.
Caution
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Keep away from children.
Principes aromatiques
Methyl-chavicol, linalol
Parfume-Creation
Penetrating, sweet, spicy, fresh, and green odour recalling mignonette, with a definite touch of anis. Spicy note very popular, in masculine perfumes in particular.
Description olfactive
Head-heart note. Fresh odour; spicy, anis-y.
Application
Inhalation, Massage
Olfactory Family
Aromatic
Virtues
Relax
Astrological sign
Sagittarius
Lunar Phases
Full moon