Description

Description
Basil (Ocimum basilicum) – Sweet, linalool chemotype

Basil essential oil has a warm, sweet, herbal aroma.

Processing
Basil essential oil is steam distilled from the basil flowers.

Benefits
Basil essential oil is rich in vitamins and phytonutrients, with 42-46% linalool content. It awakens & focuses the mind, and provides support and comfort for everyday stresses, strains and emotional distress.
Basil essential oil is useful for supporting clear breathing, and also in sport massage oils to ease sore muscles. It soothes menstrual cramps and supports during irregular menses.

Blending
Basil essential oil blends well with bergamot, black pepper, clary sage, geranium, hyssop, lavender, marjoram, sandalwood

Natural constituents
Linalool (alcohol), Borneone, Camphor, Cineole (Ketones), Methylchavicol, Eugenenol (Phenols), Ocimene, Pinene, Sylvestrene (Terpenes).

Some suggested directions for use:
Add 6-10 drops in a bath.
Mix 5 drops with water to use in an oil burner.
Mix 6-10 drops with hot water as an inhalation.
Mix 5 drops per 10ml of carrier oil for massage.

Precautions:
Do not take internally.
Keep away from children and eyes.
Used in excess can cause skin irritation.
If pregnant or have a medical condition, consult your practitioner before use.
If oil gets into eyes, splash out with water, seek medical advice if necessary.
If unfamiliar with essential oils, seek advice from a practitioner.

Ingredients: 100% pure Basil (Ocimum basilicum) essential oil.
Free from synthetic ingredients.
NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS.
Producer: Amour Natural.
Made in: United Kingdom.
Net weight: 10ml.