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Basil Sweet Essential Oil (India)
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 Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
Plant Part: Leaves & flowers
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Origin: Italy
Description: An annual Herb, Basil grows 20-50 cm (8-20 in), and when in bloom the purple- white flowers appear in clusters, framed by oval pointed green leaves.
Color: Pale yellow to amber color liquid.
Common Uses: Prized in Ayurvedic medicine for its ability to strengthen compassion, faith and bring clarity. Basil clears the sinuses, promotes digestion and stimulates circulation, especially in the respiratory system.
Consistency: Light
Note: Top
Strength of Aroma: Strong
Blends well with: Basil essentil oil blends well with Bergamot, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Lime, Eucalyptus, Juniper, Lemon, Neroli, and Rosemary
Aromatic Scent: Sweet vaguely anise-like minty smoky odor.
History: In Greek its name means 'royal remedy' or 'king'. Beloved culinary plant of Indian, Asian and Mediterranean countries.
Cautions: May irritate sensitive skin. Do not use during pregnancy.
Disclaimer:
Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy.
The information on the New Directions Aromatics Website is obtained from current and reliable sources but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. Nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by New Directions Aromatics as to the fitness for any use.
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Product Category: essential oils, aromatherapy oils, therapeutic, wholesale, pure, natural, bulk
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Submited By: Laura from Lakeville, Massachusetts on 10/19/2009
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This smells just like basil tastes. It's green, sweet and spicy at the same time, and has undertones of liquorice. Lovely!
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Submited By: Jacki from Highland Park, New Jersey on 10/13/2009
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Very strong, very intense, concentrated scent. I actually use this in cooking when I don't have fresh basil, a couple of drops is all you need!
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Submited By: Mechelle from Gastonia, North Carolina on 09/30/2009
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I really enjoy this blended with lemon essential oil in another base. It is quite uplifing and fresh. It doesnt smell anything like my Italian Basil I grow, but I'm sure it is the differences between the two plants. I still love it and it is wonderful. I test new products for my company out on my relatives and they all love it.
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Submited By: Cecile from Fort Bragg, North Carolina on 09/28/2009
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One drop goes a long,long way. One of my favorite essential oils.
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Submited By: Brenda from Havana, Florida on 09/23/2009
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Very pleasant anise scent nothing like what you would think Basil would smell like.
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Submited By: Marlene from Seeley's Bay, Ontario on 09/22/2009
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There are very few herbs I don't really care for but Basil has always been one of them. My son talked me into getting this sweet Basil EO as Basil has always been one of his favorites. I'm so glad he did! It's a wonderful scent that I will definately continue to use in my herbal preparations.
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Submited By: Chloe from Waterloo, Iowa on 07/22/2009
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Very green smelling. It smells like a whole crushed plant. Almost overwhelming but after it fades a bit it gets stuck in your nose and the smell is more mellow.
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Submited By: kristal from LAS VEGAS, Nevada on 05/29/2009
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This is a Fabulous EO. I recently was driving long distance with my EO's with me of course... The basil jar came lose and leaked a bit. SOOOO the second half of my 10 hour drive when I usally get tired I was WIDE awake, and had several AH-HA moments, Epiphanies if you will.!. I did not notice the scent because it happened slowly and I guess I got used to it, when I arrived my friend was blown away by the scent, we had a good laugh and were up for hours!!
I have used it before in a memory and/or studing formula, another testiment to its many uses..
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Submited By: Leslie from Lexington, Kentucky on 05/26/2009
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This oil has a sweet, refreshing scent. I've mixed it w/ different oils according to some books I have and it always adds such a nice element to the blends I make
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Submited By: Hope from Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia on 05/10/2009
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Absolutely love this EO. We are using it in our Sauna and it is wonderful!
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Submited By: Sarah from Portland, Oregon on 04/14/2009
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A high-quality oil at a very good price.
Basil is a fantastically useful EO, with a wide variety of therapeutic uses. It's a good ingredient in a massage oil, a wake-up blend, or a nerve tonic; and is particularly known for its beneficial effects on memory and concentration. This is far more a therapeutic than an aromatic oil, although some people do like its odor. It does not smell like the fresh herb, and to my nose, it is rather too harsh to be a very pleasant scent on its own. Mixed with other things, though, it can add a nicely sharp herbal tang to an aromatic blend.
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Submited By: April from Flagstaff, Arizona on 03/01/2009
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A very nice fresh herb smell, it resembles anise until it diffuses a bit a bit out of the bottle. If you aren't careful, it will overpower any of your blends. A little goes a LONG, LONG, LONG way.
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Submited By: Brandy from Lloydminster, Saskatchewan on 12/15/2008
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very down to earth oil. very comforting and grounding. Love it!
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Submited By: annmarie from Tempe, Arizona on 10/28/2008
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Basil is so uplifting ! I love it alone, or I mix it with Lemon 5 Fold.
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Submited By: Julie from Rochester, New York on 09/29/2008
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i don't quite like the smell of basil but it is useful in blends. using it in a "motivation" blend right now to help me focus on my work :)
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Submited By: Julie from Rochester, New York on 09/26/2008
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useful eo. using it right now in the scentball diffuser to help me concentrate on work! sometimes i use it in a concentration blend as well. works either way :)
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Submited By: kristal from LAS VEGAS, Nevada on 09/21/2008
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I really enjoy this Basil, I use it a memory formula and I burn it in a lamp for a great uplifting smell, great for depression in a caretaking setting. Really helps with clarity, really powerful.
Highly recommended!
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Submited By: Vanice from Cambridge, Ontario on 07/22/2008
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This Basil is a wonderful smelling oil. Blend it with Frankincense and grapefruit for a very refreshing smell throughout the house and to alleviate lung congestion.
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Submited By: Colleen from Godley, Texas on 07/20/2008
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No...It doesn't smell like fresh basil. But it is heavenly. It almost smells like concentrated basil. Would it blend dwell with patcholi? I hope so.
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Submited By: Christina from Houston, Texas on 06/11/2008
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Blech!! This smells NOTHING like basil herb, more like fennel or anise. VERY strong licorice smell. If you like licorice then it's great for you, but if you abhor it (like me) then try something else. I'm a soap-maker, so I don't know about its aromatherapy or health benefits, but I even tried mixing it with other EOs and it just totally overpowered the other scents. Won't buy any more of this.
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Submited By: Kathryn from St. Charles, Illinois on 05/29/2008
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Beautiful spearmint-like fragrance that reminds me of summertime iced tea. Wonderful oil to smell in the morning - very refreshing and uplifting. Works well to clear a "foggy head" in the morning as well as clear the sinuses related to allergies. Very potent - just a few drops is all you need!
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Submited By: Patty from Darwin, Minnesota on 03/05/2008
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Excellent quality and easy to use. I love the Basil essential oil.
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Submited By: SANDY from SELMA, North Carolina on 01/16/2008
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What a strong potent oil. This is one oil "in my opinion" that does well ONLY in blends.. It is way to strong to handle alone.
If you get up in the morning feeling dull and lethargic...after a hot shower rub your chest and under your arms with a blend of basil, lime, lavender and bergamot in a good carrier oil.
You will feel like a new person within 20 minutes. You are ready to face the day. An added benefit is how it opens up the respiratory system......and sinuses. And the price is unbelievable
This is definitely an oil you want to use in the morning..
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Submited By: sarah from lansing, Michigan on 10/27/2007
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The licorice scent is quite overpowering. One cannot deny the benefits of the basil oil, however, and the scent certainly is invigorating. Excellent to have on hand but not something I would use every day. Excellent quality, as always from new directions.
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Submited By: Marina from Washington, District of Columbia on 10/24/2007
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Not exactly like fresh basil at first, but give it a moment to experience the multidimensional quality. There's a bit of licorice, a bit of mint -- and then the basil you expect. Nicely complex and quite memorable.
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Submited By: Heidi from Grand Junction, Colorado on 09/19/2007
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Clarifying for mind and senses, this oil has the green smell of a wet herb garden... perfect for summer blends-- I used in a 'Green Man' themed soap with dill weed, celery seed, and a bit of vanilla oil to make a sun-drenched verdent soap
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Submited By: Victoria from COCONUT CREEK, Florida on 08/27/2007
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Not quite what I expected but seems to be good quality
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Submited By: courtney from fullerton, California on 08/23/2007
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I really like this oil... although, as the others have said it is very sweet. This is a more than fair price for a great quality oil :)
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Submited By: Joely from Topeka, Kansas on 12/01/2006
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I agree with Olga - it was not what I was expecting, however I love it! Very sweet, licorice like and even minty!
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Submited By: Olga from Santa Clara, California on 07/28/2006
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This oil doesn't smell exactly like a fresh basil on my opinion, it's more licorice-like. I use it a lot for easing my daughter's sinus congestion, it seems to help.
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Submited By: Candice from Sarasota, Florida on 07/07/2006
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A wonderful useful oil, Ocimum basilicum or Sweet basil -has an aroma just like the spice you might use in your pasta sauce: the aromas of the various basils are so different that it has been suggested to classify them according to the aroma, instead of botanical relationship. It is light, fresh, fruity-spicy with a balsamic, anise-like undertone. It has wonderful Aromatherapy properties: warming and toning. Restoring peace of mind and counteracting depression. Clarifying, uplifting, energizing. Blends well with: lavender, clary sage, thyme, cedarwood, bergamot, geranium, hyssop. Basil clears the head, relieves mind fatigue, giving clarity of thought. The oil is for EXTERNAL USE ONLY and it should always be diluted with a suitable carrier oil before applying to the skin. It is non-toxic and non-irritant but with possible sensitization in some individuals. Do not use if pregnant. Used for aches and pains, bronchitis, childbirth, colds, concentration, congestion, depression, fatigue, 'flu, head colds, headaches, herpes, hysteria, increased awareness, increasing production of breast milk, indecisiveness, indigestion, insect bites, insomnia, lack of confidence, menstruation, mental fatigue, mental stimulation, migraine, nausea, negative thoughts, oily skin, physical fatigue, rattled nerves, rheumatism, scanty periods, shingles, sinusitis, sore muscles, sorrowfulness, stimulating adrenal, stress, uplifting. (Also known as Common Basil, Joy-of-the-Mountain, True Sweet Basil, European Basil.) I give this one an excellent as it's one of the better one's I've used.
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