amour natural Basil - 10ml

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) - Sweet, linalool chemotype

Basil essential oil has a warm, sweet, herbal aroma.

Processing

Basil essential oil is steam distilled from the basil flowers.

Benefits

Basil essential oil is rich in vitamins and phytonutrients, with 42-46% linalool content. It awakens & focuses the mind, and provides support and comfort for everyday stresses, strains and emotional distress.

Basil essential oil is useful for supporting clear breathing, and also in sport massage oils to ease sore muscles. It soothes menstrual cramps and supports during irregular menses.

Blending

Basil essential oil blends well with bergamot, black pepper, clary sage, geranium, hyssop, lavender, marjoram, sandalwood

Natural constituents

Linalool (alcohol), Borneone, Camphor, Cineole (Ketones), Methylchavicol, Eugenenol (Phenols), Ocimene, Pinene, Sylvestrene (Terpenes).

Suggestions for use

Blend 6-10 drops and add to a bath. Mix 5 drops with water to use in an oil burner. Mix 6-10 drops with hot water as an inhalation. Mix 5 drops per 10ml of carrier oil for massage. Patch test before use.

Precautions

Patch test before use. Do not take internally unless prescribed. Keep away from children and eyes. If you pregnant or have a medical condition check with your practitioner before use. Check before use to see if suitable for use on children.

Suggested directions for use:
Dilute 6-10 drops, add to a bath.
Mix 5 drops with water to use in an oil burner.
Mix 6-10 drops with hot water as an inhalation.
Mix 5 drops per 10ml of carrier oil for massage.

Precautions:
Do not take internally.
Keep away from children and eyes.
If pregnant or have a medical condition consult your practitioner before use.
If oil gets into eyes splash out with water, seek medical advice if necessary.
If unfamiliar with essential oils seek advice from a practitioner.