Basilic - Essential Oil

Basilic - Essential Oil 

Size: 5 ml  

Certified pure  

Origin: India  

Basil essential oil (sometimes called sweet basil) is commonly used to enhance the flavor of many recipes, including the beloved and delicious pesto. However, its use extends far beyond the culinary world, as it has been used for centuries in traditional Asian medicine to treat various health problems. ¹ 

Recipes & Impressions - Yours  

Michèle L.: "A drop of Basil essential oil in my pesto or my cookies, it's great! 

Marie-M. S.: "Lavender, Lemon, Basil, Bergamot, it's amazing.  

Marie-Ève: "Clean and her hair and eliminate dandruff and excess sebum by adding to your favorite shampoo basil EO & lemongrass EO." 

Sandra M.: "For my hair, I've been using Doux Bébé shampoo and detangler since they became available and I love it! I add a drop of basil to each shampoo and my hair is shiny & silky." 

My properties: 

Antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, soothing, natural diuretic, relaxing, sedative. 

Use:  

Olfaction, Diffusion, Bath, Skin application, Oral use, Cooking. 

My botanical name: Ocimum basilicum 

My family: Lamiaceae 

My color: Pale yellow to amber yellow 

My odor: Fresh, spicy and slightly aniseed 

Synergy: Frankincense, Geranium, Balsam fir, Palmarosa, Orange 

Recommendations  

• Before using any product containing essential oils, please check and follow the precautions, warnings and contraindications.  

• Before using an essential oil, if in doubt, here is a tolerance test that allows you to check your sensitivity to essential oils. Simply place 3 drops of the essential oil mixture in the hollow of the elbow or wrist and wait a few minutes for a topical reaction, or up to 48 hours for an allergic reaction. Caution: do not use essential oils that are said to be dermocaustic or phototoxic, as they may cause burns on the skin. 

• Do not apply them pure on the skin or on the mucous membranes.

• Avoid any contact with the eyes.

• Respect the recommended doses.

• Keep out of reach of children.  

Note: the properties, indications and methods of use are taken from reference books or websites in aromatherapy. They are regularly found there and for many confirmed by observations in scientific environment. However, this information is given for information purposes only, and in no way constitutes medical information, nor does it engage our responsibility. For any use in a therapeutic purpose, consult a health professional.  

Notice: although natural, essential oils are active products that require responsible handling. In no case will Maison Jacynthe be held responsible for the consequences of an incorrect or careless application of these products or the methods presented.  

Reference 

1. https://draxe.com/essential-oils/basil-essential-oil/