| Latin Name - Ocimum basilicum Country of Origin - Egypt Cultivation method - non sprayed Extraction method - steam distilled from from flowers and leaves Aroma - Fresh, sweet spicy, anise like, sharp, balsamic woody undertone. Commonly used for - gastric spasm, bronchial spasm, coughs, muscle cramps, gout, hypotension, anxiety, travel sickness, mental strain, rheumatoid arthritus, discourage mosquitoes and house flies. This is a high linalool content basil and is gentler to use than other types of Basil. Basil is excellent in nervous system uses for mental fatigue and tension, and those that "mentally digest their day" at night. Resource: Battaglia, Schnaubelt, Willmont. Energetics: Warms and tones Qi. (Holmes) Refreshes mental fatigue, soothes nervous tension. Encourages positivity, assertiveness. (Worwood) Cautions - Basil c.t. linalool safer to skin than Basil with high methyl chavicol. Recipe - Mental Strain 6 drops basil 2 drop clary sage 2 drop rose otto Blend oils and add to 1 tsp carrier oil. Inhale deeply as needed to release and invigorate. |
