Tropical Basil essential oil - Ocimum basilicum

Family : Lamiaceae

Certification : Essential oil from controlled, certified organic cultivation, 100% pure and natural, uncut, undeterpenated. It is certified by Ecocert France (FR-BIO-01).

Part of the plant used : Leaves

Method of obtaining : Distillation

Origin : India

Yield : 0.1%. It takes 100 kg of plant to obtain 100 g of essential oil of Basil 

Organic tropical basil essential oilIt is an annual herb with oval, shiny, dark and downy leaves that blooms 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 delicately spicy aroma of fresh basil goes perfectly with bergamot and geranium. Very antiseptic, it is used to treat respiratory problems, pimples and insect bites. It is the best of the nervous tonics, it erases tiredness, fights stress, anxiety, depression and stimulates the memory. By stimulating the appetite and the digestive system, it facilitates digestion and the expulsion of intestinal gases.

Methyl chavicol, Linalool
*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 and a taste. 

Basil essential oil contains monoterpenes, monoterpenols, sesquiterpenes, oxides and ketones. Its essential component is a phenolmethyl ether, methyl chavicol or estragol (about 80 to 90%). 

Anxiety, depression, physical and intellectual fatigue, insect bites, headaches, digestion, coughs, blocked nose, colds, muscle aches, painful periods. 

Main : Antispasmodic, painkiller, antifungal, antiviral, antibacterial, arterial and rheumatic anti-inflammatory, general and intestinal antiseptic, relaxant, sedative and calming.

Secondary : Digestive tonic, hepatic, bilious, venous and prostatic decongestant, nervous and cerebral tonic, invigorating and vitalizing, adrenal stimulant. 

Essential oils are powerful natural substances and should therefore be used with care. Even if essential oils have been used since Antiquity, their mode of use and the precautions for use are often poorly known. Many books deal with essential oils. It is therefore advisable to refer to it to find out about the traditional modes of use.

Note : For diffusion, you can use our 30 and 100 ml bottles (organic essential oil packaged by Penntybio, certified AB for Golgemma).

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 primarily used to help you treat many ailments. But beware, even if essential oils are often extracted from edible plants, their concentrations make it necessary to remain cautious and respect their curative power. The use of essential oils is relatively simple and if you follow a few 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 works or websites in aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and phytotherapy. They are found there on a regular basis and many of them have been confirmed by observations in the scientific community. However, this information is given for information purposes, it can not in any way constitute medical information, nor engage our responsibility. For any use of essential oils for therapeutic purposes, consult a doctor.