Basil Absolute Oil-Ocimum basilicum

Name: Basil Absolute Oil-Ocimum basilicum
SKU: LU1800
Price: 18.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£18.00

BOTANICAL NAME: Ocimum basilicum

STRENGTH OF AROMA: Medium

PLANT PART USED: Flowers

EXTRACTION METHOD: Food Grade Solvent

ORIGIN: France

COLOUR: Pale yellow to green

CONSISTENCY: Medium

NOTE: Top

CAUTIONS: Absolutes should be avoided during pregnancy and never ingested (taken internally) and should be kept away from children and pets. No medicinal claims are made for this product and the notes above are provided for guidance purposes only. Absolute Oils are powerful plant extracts and should be used with extreme caution. You should seek the advice of a qualified practitioner should you be in any doubt.

It is important to note that all absolutes are extremely concentrated by nature. They should not be evaluated in this state unless you are accustomed to the undiluted fragrance. For those trying Absolutes for the first time, we strongly recommend they be evaluated in dilution. Otherwise, the complexity of the fragrance – particularly the rare and exotic notes – become lost.

SKU: LU1800. Categories: Absolute Oils, All Oils Beginning with B.

Description

Ocimum basilicum from which Basil Absolute Oil is extracted, is annual Herb and grows 20-50 cm (8-20 in); when in bloom the purple- white flowers appear in clusters, framed by oval pointed green leaves. Basil Absolute oil is extracted from the flowering sweet Basil. It is grown commercially throughout Europe, the Mediterranean, Pacific Islands and in America.

Reported Attributes of Basil Absolute Oil:-

There is, of course, an essential oil of Basil obtained by steam distillation of the herbal matter which has many uses however the absolute oil, this oil, is mainly used in high end masculine perfumery.

Basil Absolute Oil is prized in Ayurvedic medicine for its ability to strengthen compassion, faith and bring clarity. Basil oil clears the sinuses, promotes digestion and stimulates circulation, especially in the respiratory system. It is effective for relieving mental and physical fatigue. It also aids in alertness and concentration.

Basil Absolute oil has a very high proportion of camphor and a warm, aromatic, sweet- spicy smell. It is a refreshing, light and uplifting tonic. Use sparingly fror massage, baths, and inhalation. A few drops of Basil oil on a tissue clears the head. Diluted with a base oil, it can be rubbed in to relieve insect bites or aches and pains. The smell of sweet Basil in the bath will lift your spirits.

Basil Absolute Oil Blends Well With:-

Basil is a beautifully rounded aroma that is sweet and leafy with spicy tones. The true basil tones are lingering and exotic.

Basil Absolute oil blends well with Bergamot, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Lime, Eucalyptus, Juniper, Lemon, Neroli, and Rosemary

History of Basil:-

In Greek its name means ‘royal remedy’ or ‘king’. Beloved culinary plant of Indian, Asian and Mediterranean countries. Basil has been thought of as an aphrodisiac for centuries and featured heavily in most diets. It was once thought to ward off evil spirits and is still worn tucked in the hat to scare away insects in Mediterranean climates.