Young Chemist’s Basil Essential oil is extracted from dried basil leaves through steam distillation process. Basil Essential Oil is known for its warm, sweet, freshly floral fragrance. Basil essential oil offers various health benefits. Basil essential oil contains several compounds that enhance health. These compounds include linalool, a substance also found in lavender that's been known to reduce stress. Basil Essential Oil stimulates, clarifies, calms, fortifies, energizes, and uplifts the mind. Basil Essential Oil cleanses, refreshes, hydrates, softens and strengthens the strands. Basil Essential Oil is also known to ease minor skin irritations, cramps, joint pain, muscular aches, etc. It also enhances immune function, protects against infection, and stabilizes irregular menstruation.

Blends well with:

Bergamot oil, Citronella oil, Orange oil, Lavender oil, Clary sage oil, Geranium oil, Rosemary oil, Peppermint oil, Ginger oil, Lemon oil, Spearmint oil

BENEFITS

• Basil Essential oil’s aroma energizes and stimulates the body and mind to promote mental clarity, enhance alertness, and calm the nerves.
• It is also used in aromatherapy; Basil Essential Oil is excellent for soothing or eliminating headaches, fatigue, sadness, and the discomforts of asthma.
• It is also known to benefit those who suffer from poor concentration, allergies, sinus congestion or infections, and symptoms of fevers.
• Furthermore, the fragrance of Basil oil helps to repel insects and eliminates the bacteria that cause unpleasant room odors.

HOW TO USE

• It is also used to decrease stress levels, whether it is anxiety or feelings of unhappiness, simply dilute 2-3 drops of Basil Essential Oil before adding it to a diffuser and inhale it for up to 1 hour. It is known to improve blood circulation and soothe symptoms of respiratory discomforts. For enhanced effectiveness, it can be blended with 2-3 drops of other essential oils that have the same uplifting, energizing, and clarifying qualities while also relieving symptoms of colds and the flu.
• For congested chest, Basil Essential Oil may be diluted in 1 tablespoon of carrier oil before being massaged into the chest.
• As a night de-stressing balm that relaxes the body and mind before bed, dilute 1-2 drops of Basil Essential Oil in 1 tablespoon of any carrier oil and massage on the belly, or the wrist, or on feet. It is known to have the added benefit of soothing a headache and for clearing the mind of uncontrollable thoughts that cause sleeplessness.

CAUTIONS

• Besides, some individuals experience irritation when applying essential oils to the skin. You should do a skin patch test before using any new essential oil.
• Basil essential oil should not be taken without the supervision of a health professional. Consuming basil essential oil may have adverse effects on health.
• Pregnant women and children should consult doctor before using essential oils.

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