Basil essential oil - Ocimum basilicum

Family : Lamiaceae

Certification : Guaranteed 100% pure, natural and organically grown. Certified AB by Bureau Veritas Certification France (FR BIO 01).

Part of the plant used : flowering aerial parts

Production method: : Distillation

Origin : India 

Basil is an annual herb with oval, shiny, dark, downy leaves that bloom in late summer. Native to India, basil has a very strong fragrance and white flowers at the end of the upper axes. The essential oil is obtained from the distillation of the flowers and leaves of basil.

The essential oil of Tropical Basil has a pleasant, sweet smell with a slight aniseed note. It is rarely used on its own but is often combined with other essential oils. We use it in particular in our Dream of children and Relaxation blends.

Methylchavicol (estragole.).
*The chemotype is the identity card of the essential oil, its chemical composition defined by chromatographic analysis. The same plant can have several compositions depending on the place and the variety. A chemotype depends on a property, an odour, a taste.

Tinted bottle of 30 ml or 100 ml. Also available in 10ml with AB logo.  

Main constituents contained in this essential oil of Tropical Basil: Methylchavicol (Estragol) (50,00 to 80,00%), Linalool (8,00 to 30,00%), Delta cadinene (<= 3,00%), Beta bisabolene (<= 3,00%), Cineol 1,8 (Eucalyptol) (<= 3,00%)

Allergens naturally contained in Tropical Basil essential oil: Linalool, Citral, Geraniol, Eugenol, D-Limonene. 

An essential oil is made up of chemically defined molecules (about 10,000 listed) that have been secreted by special plant cells. It can consist of from one to several hundred molecules, which helps explain why some essential oils have many properties but different therapeutic effectiveness. To guarantee the properties necessary for effective aromatherapy, it is important that an essential oil is 100% pure and natural (not cut, not deterpenated, not mixed with alcohol or vegetable oils) and preferably organic. This is the case for the essential oils we sell. They are sold in tinted bottles with a dropper cap.

Go to the "Properties and characteristics of essential oils" file. Whether pure or mixed, you can use them in our different diffuser models. The information given on each essential oil is for guidance only. Beware of self-diagnosis, do not hesitate to consult an aromatherapist or any other recognised professional and read our special file "properties of essential oils"in our thematic files.

Essential oils are mainly used to help you treat many disorders. But be careful, even though essential oils are often extracted from edible plants, their concentrations mean that you have to be careful and respect their healing power. The use of essential oils is relatively simple and if you follow some basic rules, they will put their therapeutic genius at your disposal. Covering with essential oils has more advantages than disadvantages. 

WARNING : These properties, indications and methods of use are taken from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. They are regularly found there and many of them are confirmed by observations in scientific environments. However, this information is given for information purposes only, and in no way constitutes medical information, nor does it engage our responsibility. For any use of essential oils for therapeutic purposes, consult a doctor.

Warning statements : Caution

Hazard statements : Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. May cause skin allergy. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. Harmful to aquatic organisms, causes long-term adverse effects.

Precautionary statements : Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapour/spray. If swallowed, call a poison control centre/physician if you feel unwell. Keep locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.