About Product
Basil, extracts of Ocimum Basillicum. An herb which grows in Italy, Central Africa and some parts of Southeast Asia. This plant belongs to the family Lamiaceae of the Plantae kingdom. Traditionally regarded as an herb, this plant serves various cuisines globally. Its essential oil is extracted from the dried leaves using Super Critical Fluid Extraction green technology method. The essential oil has a sweet balsamic odor blended with herbaceous elements and a hint of camphor. The clear liquid obtained consists of a-pinene, camphene, b-pinene, myrcene, limonene ,cis-ocimene, camphor, linalool ,methyl chavicol,y-terpineol, citronellol, geraniol,methyl cinnamate ,eugenol. Basil essential oil's chemicals make it best used for medicinal & culinary purposes especially to ease anxiety or stress and mild depression.
The oil helps control sugar and cortisol levels in the body. Mentions also improve blood circulation as well as optimize gastrointestinal system functions. Other advantages include functioning as anti oxidants for bacterial and viral infections promoting metabolism while reduced blood sugar levels hypoglycemia under inflammation with weakened immunity.
Other medicinal properties such as helping with pain relief irritability along with gradual recovery from sports injuries assist combat minor arthritis bursitis conditions too.
It has assisted with stress, anxiety, mild depression, irritability, inflammation (cox-2 inhibitor), minor aches and pains, provides anti-oxidant support, mental acuity, sharpening athletic performance, stamina, and enhancement of synergistic effects of other herbs in a formula.
Composition
- Linalool: One of the major compounds in basil oil, linalool is known for its calming, relaxing, and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Eugenol: This compound adds a clove-like, spicy aroma to the oil and contributes to its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects.
- Methyl chavicol: Known for its antimicrobial properties, this compound enhances basil oil's ability to cleanse and protect the body
Physical Characteristics
- Appearance: Pale yellow or clear appearance.
- Odor: Fresh, spicy, herbaceous, and slightly sweet with a warm undertone. It has a sharp, invigorating scent that is both refreshing and uplifting.
- Taste: basil oil is rarely consumed, it has a sharp, slightly bitter taste that can be used in some culinary applications or medicinal preparations.
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Health Benefits
Basil Essential Oil is encouraging both as a flavoring agent and an aromatic.
Basil Essential Oil’s strong characteristics as an anti-oxidant, bacterial, fungal, viral infections of the body, hypoglycaemic & metabolic enhancer along with inflammation also quite remarkable.
The components of Basil Essential Oil like myrcene, a-pinene and camphor help in managing anxiety and stress. They also assist mild depression and help control blood sugar levels along with cortisol.
Lets Breakdown Further
Calming & Stress-Relieving:
Basil essential oil is well-known for its ability to alleviate stress, anxiety, and mental exhaustion. It helps promote relaxation, calm the nervous system, and uplift the mood.
Antibacterial & Antiseptic:
Basil oil has natural antibacterial and antiseptic properties, making it effective for treating acne, skin infections, and minor wounds. It helps cleanse and protect the skin from harmful bacteria.
Anti-inflammatory:
The oil’s anti-inflammatory properties help reduce redness, swelling, and pain associated with conditions like arthritis, muscle aches, and skin irritations.
Mood Enhancer:
Basil essential oil is uplifting and stimulating, helping to improve mood, reduce feelings of fatigue, and enhance mental clarity.
Digestive Support:
Basil oil can be used to relieve digestive issues such as indigestion, bloating, nausea, and constipation. It helps stimulate appetite and improve overall digestion.
Skin Rejuvenation & Hair Care:
Basil oil is known for its ability to promote healthy skin and hair. It can treat oily skin, acne, and reduce hair thinning by improving scalp health and circulation.
Key Features
- Source: Derived from the leaves of the Ocimum basilicum plant.
- Active Ingredients: Linalool, eugenol, and methyl chavicol, responsible for its therapeutic benefits and distinctive fragrance.
- Extraction Method: Steam-distilled from the leaves of the basil plant.
- Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid with a fresh, spicy, herbaceous fragrance.
- Applications: Used in perfumes, skincare, aromatherapy, digestive wellness, and respiratory treatments.
- Health Benefits: Calming, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, mood-enhancing, digestive support.
Application
Fragrance Industry:
- Perfumes & Colognes: Basil essential oil is used in perfumes as a fresh, herbaceous note. Its sharp fragrance works well in citrus, floral, and oriental blends, adding depth and vitality to the composition.
Cosmetics & Personal Care:
- Skincare: Basil oil is commonly used in skincare products for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties. It can help with acne, minor skin irritations, and oily skin.
- Hair Care: Due to its purifying and stimulating qualities, basil oil is used in hair care products to promote healthy scalp conditions and support hair growth.
Aromatherapy:
- Focus & Clarity: Basil essential oil is commonly used in aromatherapy to promote mental clarity, improve concentration, and reduce mental fatigue.
- Stress Relief: The oil’s calming properties make it an ideal choice for relieving stress, anxiety, and mental exhaustion. It is often used in diffusers, massage oils, and bath products.
Health & Wellness:
- Digestive Support: Basil oil has been traditionally used to support healthy digestion, relieve nausea, and improve appetite.
- Respiratory Support: The oil’s antimicrobial properties make it useful in treating respiratory conditions like colds, coughs, and congestion.
ALSO ACT AS A
- FLAVORING AGENT:
Basil Essential Oil is used both as a flavoring agent in food and as an ingredient in cosmetics, traditional medicine, and herbal therapies.
- AROMATIC AGENT:
Most known for its use in aromatherapy, Basil essential oil has diverse applications from personal care to pharmaceuticals, perfume making, air fresheners, diffusers and Ayurveda formulation. It is cherished as an aromatic herbaceous semi liquid.
- THERAPEUTIC:
With basil essential oil being widely used in various medicinal preparations herbs like nausea, motion sickness, or diabetes practitioners often help alleviate these chronic conditions alongside a number of skin infections like acne through holistic approaches. Moreover ailments such asthma, bronchitis, constipation are commonly treated with bronchodilators along motion sickness and arthritis reclined best assisted by the right blend of holistic medicinals.
- NUTRITIONAL:
This product works wonders for nutraceutical formulations given that it possesses strong anti oxidant properties along with being anti-bacterial, anti-viral & anti-fungal.