Basil Essential Oil

Basil Essential Oil (Ocimum basilicum) is also commonly known as Sweet Basil, Thai Basil, and St. Joseph's Wort. Rocky Mountain Oils’ Basil Essential Oil features an herbal, spicy, and licorice‐like aroma, presenting a middle‐top fragrance note with a faint camphorous note.

Basil Essential Oil is part of the Rocky Mountain Oils Relief collection. The oil acts as a balm to help soothe skin and calm scalp discomfort. Combine the oil with rosemary, lavender, and Jojoba oil, and apply to head to promote lustrous hair.

Add the licorice-scented oil to your DIY cleaning products and soaps. Try diffusing a basil blend to start your day. The strong fragrance helps to stimulate and clear the mind while promoting a greater sense of overall wellbeing.

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Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
Country of Origin: India / Egypt *
Chemotype: Linalool / Methyl chavicol
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Plant Part: Leaf
Aroma: Spicy, Herbal
Consistency: Thin
Blends Well With: Black Pepper, Cinnamon Bark, Ginger Root, Lavender, Orange

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Basil vs Holy Basil 

Basil and Holy Basil are from two different plant species and have different chemical constituents. They can, however, be used for common purposes. The choice of which to use is usually based on aroma preference.

Holy Basil’s aroma is strong, warm, spicy, sweet, and fresh
Basil’s aroma is herbal, spicy, sharp, and licorice-like

*Some of our oils have multiple countries of origin. To confirm which country your specific bottle of oil originates from, please consult its GC/MS test at https://www.rockymountainoils.com/get-gcms-test-results/.

May be a skin irritant to sensitive skin. Dilute for topical application.

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Not recommended for use while pregnant or breastfeeding.

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Kids Safety: Safe to use topically with children 2 years of age and older. Dilute to a .5-2% dilution rate for topical application.

Practice safe diffusing:

- Diffuse in an open, well-ventilated area.

- Keep children out of the direct line of mist.

- Diffuse in 30-60 minute intervals with ample break periods for safe and effective use.

 

Your trust and confidence is very important to us. As part of our S.A.A.F.E. Promise™ to you, we provide GC/MS (Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry) test results from a verified third party, independent lab for each one of our essential oil products.

GC/MS tests verify purity and quality of the oils we sell, so you can be sure you’re using the highest quality oils available on the market today.

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