Aldila Basil Essential Oil

The spicy yet herbal and warm aroma of Basil provides a feeling of calm and centeredness. Because of its high linalool content, it is an ideal application for cooking used in various dishes. It also creates a calm, focused and centred environment.

 

Properties

Analgesic, antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cephalic, diaphoretic, digestive, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, nervine, sudorific.

 

Variety of Usage

• Topical: Use 1 drop to soothe insect bites
• Massage:  5 drops in the bath as antispasmodic
• Diffusion: while studying or reading, 5 drops in a diffuser
• Other: 1-2 drops in food or under the tongue or 5 drops under the bottoms of the feet in the morning

 

Physical Benefits

Basil’s antispasmodic property is highly beneficial to the respiratory system as well as relief of sinus congestion, asthma, bronchitis, influenza, and whooping cough. The sudorific and febrifuge properties is an excellent use for many types of fever.

Emotional Benefits

• As a cephalic – basil stimulates and clears the mind. An excellent reliever of intellectual fatigue. Provides clarity and supports a strong mind. Widely used in all types of nervous disorders, especially those associated with weakness, indecision, or hysteria.

• Good for those in need of immune protection after a debilitating illness, nervous exhaustion and low resistance levels and times of vulnerability.

 

Spiritual Benefits

Known as the oil of renewal and relieves burnout and adrenal exhaustion. Used to reduce low fatigue, low energy, overwhelm and the inability to cope with the stress of life. Strengthens the heart, relaxes the mind, relieves despair.

• Very supportive oil to relieve mental strain, and to recover from negative habits.
• Strengthens the adrenals and restores the natural sleep rhythms.
• Gives hope and optimism to the tired soul.
• Supports and individual giving up false stimulants by increasing the natural energy. Wonderful for those weary in mind in need of renewal and rejuvenation.

Synergistic Blending Recommendations

Bergamot, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, ginger, lavender, lemon, marjoram, neroli, niaouli, rosemary, peppermint, pine, thyme, tea tree.

Special Precautions and Safety

• Keep out of reach of children
• Contra indicated for low blood pressure and epilepsy
• If pregnant, breastfeeding or under a doctor’s care , consult your physician – do not use basil in pregnancy.
• Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas
• External use only
• Product may cause skin photosensitivity.
• Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight always in a glass bottle.