Basil Essential Oil
Basil Essential Oil
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Basil essential oil (especially Ocimum basilicum, or sweet basil) is prized for its clarifying, stimulating, and soothing properties, as well as its slightly spicy, herbal scent.
About Basil Essential Oil: ↓
About Basil Essential Oil: ↓
Basil essential oil offers a variety of gentle, natural health benefits. Its fresh, herbal scent is often used in aromatherapy to help reduce stress, boost mood, and improve focus and mental clarity. It also has natural antibacterial and antioxidant properties, which may support the immune system and help protect the body from harmful germs. Some people use basil oil to ease headaches, soothe sore muscles, or support digestion by reducing bloating and discomfort. It can also help clear congestion and make breathing feel easier. When diluted and applied to the skin, it may calm minor irritation, but it should always be used carefully.
Directions: ↓
Directions: ↓
- 1% dilution: about 1 drop of basil essential oil per 1 teaspoon of carrier oil
- 2% dilution: about 2 drops per 1 teaspoon of PLATINUM Nourishing Carrier oil
If you’re new to using basil oil or have sensitive skin, stick with 1 drop per teaspoon to keep it gentle and safe.
Features: ↓
Features: ↓
- Fresh, herbal, slightly sweet scent
- Naturally contains antibacterial and antioxidant compounds
- Highly concentrated, so a little goes a long way
- Versatile—can be used in aromatherapy, massage, or diluted topical use
Benefits: ↓
Benefits: ↓
- Helps reduce stress and mental fatigue
- Promotes focus, clarity, and alertness
- May ease headaches and muscle tension
- Supports healthy digestion and reduces bloating
- Can help clear congestion and support breathing
- May support immune health by fighting germs
Remember, because it’s strong, always dilute it before using it on your skin!
Suggested Uses: ↓
Suggested Uses: ↓
1. Aromatherapy (Focus & Stress Relief)
Add 3–5 drops to a diffuser to help boost concentration, reduce stress, and promote mental clarity.
2. Massage for Muscle Relief
Dilute with a carrier oil and massage into sore muscles or tense areas to help ease discomfort.
3. Headache Support
Apply (diluted) to temples or the back of the neck for a cooling, soothing effect.
4. Respiratory Support
Inhale from a diffuser or steam bowl to help clear congestion and support easier breathing.
5. Digestive Aid
Massage a diluted blend onto the abdomen to help with bloating or discomfort.
6. Skin Care
Apply diluted oil to minor skin irritations to help calm and cleanse the area.
7. Natural Air Freshener
Add a few drops to a spray bottle with water for a fresh, herbal room spray.
Always dilute before topical use and do a patch test to avoid irritation.
Plant Parts Used: ↓
Plant Parts Used: ↓
Blossoms and plant.
Key Constituents: ↓
Key Constituents: ↓
Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
Safety: ↓
Safety: ↓
Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. If you are pregnant, nursing taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a health professional prior to use.
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Why You'll Love It
Uplifting Aromatherapy Properties
Mental clarity and focus: Basil essential oil has a fresh, sweet, herbaceous scent that is known to stimulate the mind and reduce mental fatigue.
Mood booster: Inhaling basil oil can uplift mood, combat stress, and alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression.
NATURE, BOTTLED
Why We Love It
Natural Remedy for Physical Ailments
Respiratory relief: It helps open airways and ease breathing when used in diffusers or chest rubs.
Muscle and joint pain: With anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, basil oil is used in massage blends for relief from sore muscles or arthritis.
Headache relief: Often used in temple massage to ease tension headaches or migraines.
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