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Basil Oil
Botanical Name : Ocimum basilicium
Origin : India
Mode of Extraction : Steam Distillation
Main Constituents : Linolool, Methyl chavicol, eugenol,
a-pinene,b-pinene
Description : Clear Transparent Liquid
Appearence : Yellowish to greenish liq
Organoleptic properties : Aromatic
Specific Gravity at 20 °C : 0.905-0.930
Solubility : Almost insol in water; sol in 2 vols 80%
alcohol; miscible with ether,chloroform
Storage : Well closed in air tight containers away from
sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers. |
Extraction
It is extracted by the process of Steam Distillation.
Chemical Composition
Linalool, Limonene, Methlyhavicol and Methlycinnamate.
Basil Oil Information
Basil Oil is basically a sacred plant. It has fresh, warm, and
spicy aroma. This oil is used as a strewing herb that helps in
reducing odors and has properties like antibacterial, stomachic,
antiseptic, febrifuge, antispasmodic, carminative, cephalic,
antidepressant, digestive, emmenagogue, expectorant, nervine,
stimulant, tonic.
Basil Oil Properties
It has watery viscosity and is pale greenish-yellow in color.
Basil Oil Uses:
This oil helps in treating cold, anxiety, infection, flatulence,
fatigue, insect bites and repellant, sinus infection, bronchitis,
coughs, depression, abrasions, whooping cough. It also finds
application in industries like perfume, cosmetic, soap production,
food, medical etc.
Therapeutic
Properties:
The therapeutic properties of basil oil are analgesic,
anti-venomous, carminative, cephalic, antidepressant, antispasmodic,
diaphoretic, digestive, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge,
insecticide, nervine, stomachic, sudorific, tonic and stimulant.
Blends well with
Bergamot, citronella, citrus oils, clary sage, geranium, hyssop,
opopanax, rosemary.
Summary
This oil is used for indigestion, stress, sinusitis, insect bites,
headache, muscle relaxation, anxiety, bacterial infections,
depression, panic attacks, hair loss, insomnia, menstrual cramps,
intestinal problems, nausea, ear infections, massage, bathing,
inhalation, diffusion and as a study aid.
Precautions
Should be avoided in epilepsy, liver problems, and while pregnancy.
It can cause skin irritation, if it does not suits the user.
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