Our oils are hand poured into biophotonic glass bottles because we want to extend their lifetime and preserve their energetic value. Biophotonic glass is reusable!
Botanical aspects:
Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
Basil is an annual herb, which grows to about 0.5 m in height. It is native to tropical Asia and Africa, but it is calculated as a popular annual herb worldwide.
The two most commonly available basil oils are the true Sweet basil oil also known as French European or Sweet Basil oil. This oil has a higher percentage of linalool. The second is Exotic or Reunion Basil, which is distilled in Comoro Islands, Madagascar, Thailand, and occasionally in Seychelles Islands. This oil has a high percentage of methyl chavicol.
Chemical aspects: Methyl chavicol: 70-78% Linalool: 17-22%
Country of Origin: India
Color/Consistency/Aroma of oil: This is almost colorless to a pale amber color with a thin consistency. Basil has a sweet, spicy, fresh scent with a faint balsamic woody back note and a lasting sweetness that makes for a strong top note.
Method of extraction: Steam Distilled
Year:2021
Shelf life:4-5 years
Batch:LOT #50001A108191
Plant Parts: Leaves
Safety considerations: Dilute before use. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. For people with allergic tendency systematically perform an allergy test before use. Never apply essential oils directly on mucous membranes, nose, eyes, and auditory canal. Contact with eyes should be avoided.
For external use, only! Do not use essential oils in intravenous or intramuscular injections. The use of essential oils is not recommended with children, pregnant or lactating women, elderly persons, or persons which are suffering from chronic diseases
Never heat up an essential oil for diffusion.
According to Tisserand & Young, there is a low risk of skin sensitization with Basil Essential Oil. A dermal maximum level of 1.5% is recommended based on 33.7% eugenol. Generally regarded as a safe & gentle oil. Avoid using it during pregnancy. Not for use by people with epilepsy
Metaphysics:
- corresponds to the following elements - Wood, Earth, Metal;
- Chakras- solar plexus, throat, and third eye;
- Energetics- warming tonifies Yang and strengthens the Shen
The oil is recommended for people who are physically and mentally exhausted, suffer from nervous depression and melancholia. Basil opens up our hearts to those who have themselves through constant sacrifice to others. It can bring balance and clarity to our inner emotions, allowing us to express ourselves.
Basil plant was considered by ancient Greeks “king of plants” and they used it to anoint kings. Likewise, Hindus placed sprigs of basil on the chests of the deceased loved ones to protect them from evil and provide safe passage into the next life.
Therapeutics: used in migraines, throat/lung infections, fight mental fatigue, insomnia, poor memory, chronic mucus, insect bites.
References:
Tisserand & Young Essential Oil Safety, 2nd Edition Churchill Livingstone Elsevier. Edinburg 2014
Mojay, Gabriel, Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, Healing Arts Press, Rochester, VT 1997
Battaglia, S. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, vol.3., Psyche & Subtle, Queensland, Australia, 2012
Battaglia, S. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, vol.1. , Foundations & Materia Medica, Australia 2020
Jade Shutes, Foundations of Aromatherapy, Certification Program Course, New York Institute of Aromatic Studies
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