Basil Essential oil

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History Of Basil Essential Oil Or Sweet Basil:

Basil is called by Many Names Like Sweet Basil Or Even Thai Basil But all of its common name refers to the herb botanical name (Ocimum basilicum). Basil is a large member of mint family Lamiaceae family along with other culinary herbs like rosemary sage and even lavender. It is believed that basil has origin in india but the herb has been cultivated for over 5000 with its reach spreading to all corners of the globe. There are some indicators that basil may have originated even farther east than India with ancient records from 807A.D. suggesting that sweet basil was used in the human region of china at that time also. Basil has a strong history in ancient traditional medicines like Ayurveda the traditional medicinal system of ancient india.

Description Of Basil Essential oil Or Sweet Basil:

Basil oil or sweet basil is a common name for the culinary herb ocimum basilicum and its extracted by the process steam distillation method in Vishwanath oils Products In steam Distillation Unit. Basil oil is a pale or greenish-yellow in colour and has thin consistency and strength of initial aroma is Sweet. It is a water Viscosity. Basil oil has various chemical compounds by GC-MS Analysis alpha-pinene, camphene, Beta-pinene, myrcene, limonene, cis-ocimene, Camphor, linalool, methyl Chavicol main Constituent of Sweet Basil, y-terpineol, Citronellol, geraniol, methyl cinnamate and eugenol.

Manufacturer of Basil Essential oil ( Ocimum basilicum) In India By Vishwanath oils Products.

Blends with Basil Essential oil Or Sweet Basil:
Basil oil Blends with Bergamot, clary sage, clove bud, geranium, lime, lemon , hyssop, juniper, eucalyptus, neroli, marjoram, rosemary, mellisa and lavender.

Constituents of Basil Essential oil Or Sweet Basil:

The Constituents of Basil Essential oil by GC-MS Analysis alpha-pinene, camphene, Beta-pinene, myrcene, limonene, cis-ocimene, Camphor, linalool, methyl Chavicol main Constituent of Sweet Basil, y-terpineol, Citronellol, geraniol, methyl cinnamate and eugenol.

Uses of Basil Essential oil Or Sweet Basil:

Cosmetics Application: Basil Essential oil is used topically and massage into skin. It enhances the luster of dull looking skin and hair. As a result it is extensively used in many skincare supplements that claim to improve the tone of your skin.

Antifungal and Insect repellent: Basil Essential oil inhibited the growth of 22 species of fungi and   it is also effective against insect allacophora foveicolli. This oil is also less toxic as compared to the commercially available fungicides.

Relieve stress: Due to calming nature of Basil Essential oil it is widely used in aromatherapy. Tjis essential oil has a refreshing effect when smelled or consumed. So it is used for providing relief from nervous tension, mental fatigue, melancholy migraines and depression.

Improves Digestion: Basil oil is also used as a topically. Since basil oil has carminative properties it is used for relief from indigestion, constipation, stomach cramps, and flautence.

Alleviates Pain: Basil essential oil is an analgesic and provides relief from pain. That is why essential oil used in cases of arthritis, wounds, injuries, burns , bruises, scars, sports injuries, surgical recovery sprains and headache.

Precautions To use over Basil Essential oil Or Sweet Basil:

Keep out Of Reach of children, if you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor care consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears or sensitive areas.