Basil

Ocimum basilicum

Product Description

A cousin to the mint plant, basil is a useful herb commonly used in cooking. Basil provides a fresh, herbal flavor to meats, pastas, and entrees. Whether you cook with basil or add it as a garnish, it is sure to enhance any meal. However, this warm, spicy, and herbal essential oil can also benefit you outside the kitchen! Basil essential oil can be used to promote feelings of calm and focus, and to soothe tension when applied to the temples and back of the neck.

Primary Benefits

• Versatile seasoning used frequently around the world in a variety of dishes.
• The incredibly pungent aroma and flavor that comes through in food allows the user to do great things with a little.
• The herbaceous flavor is ideal for soups, salads, and for seasoning savory recipes.
• Helps to promote feelings of calm and focus, and keeps skin looking clean, clear, and healthy.

Uses

• Add it to your favorite Italian dishes for a refreshing herbal taste.
• When a savory dish calls for dried basil, substitute the herb with Basil essential oil for an enhanced flavor.
• Combine with Geranium and Wild Orange essential oils for an uplifting aromatic massage.
• Use Basil oil in salads, soups, and to flavor meats or savory dishes with an earthy, herbaceous taste.
• Add a drop of Basil oil to your vinegar dressings and sauces, drizzle over freshly baked bread, or use it to flavor an entrée.

Directions for Use

Internal use: Dilute one drop in 125 ml of liquid. Topical use on skin: For massage, mix 5 drops with 10 ml carrier oil. For bathing, mix 5 drops with 5 ml carrier oil. For use as a perfume, mix 1 drop with 10 drops carrier oil.

Cautions

May cause skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. Pregnant or nursing women or those under a doctor’s care should consult their physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.