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Latin Name:
Ocimum Basilicum
Extraction:
Steam distillation of fresh leaves
Originates From:
France
Aroma:
Warm – camphory
Note:
Top
Keyword/Character: Clearing
Colour: Yellow
Constituents:
Camphor, Cineol, Estrajol, Eugenol, Linalool, Linene, Methyl Charicol, Ocimere.
Properties:
Antispasmodic, Antiseptic, Nerve tonic.
Physiological:
Headache with congestion, Insect repellant, Sinus congestion.
Psychological:
Clears head & aids clarity of thought, Exhaustion, Insomnia, Lack of concentration.
Contra Action:
Can cause prickling sensation if used in too high concentration. High doses carcinogenic. Avoid pregnancy, babies, infants & children. Usually stimulating but when used in excess has stupefying effect.
Blends Well With:
Geranium, Bergamot, Citrus oils.