origin: |
Egypt |
cultivation: |
certified organic |
part of plant: |
flowering plant |
extraction: |
steam |
major biochemical compounds: |
linalol,linalyl acetate, 1-8 cineole |
medicinal action: |
analgesic, anti-bacterial, antifungal, decongestant, anti spasmodic antiviral |
most commonly used for: |
Colds, flu, sinus congestion and fever, muscle spasm & pain.
Useful for stomach pain, gastric spasm, nausea & travel sickness. |
emotional/psychological uses: |
Uplifting mental stimulant, clears the head. |
cosmetic skin use/other uses: |
Can be used for oily skin types (skin test for sensitivity).
Traditionally used for insect bites. |
blends well with: |
bergamot, black pepper, frankincense, geranium, juniper, marjoram, pine, rosemary, sandalwood |
other varieties: |
ocimum gratissimum - (pungent basil) ocimum sanctum - (sacred basil) |
safety data: |
Do not use in pregnancy, with small children or if suffering from epilepsy. Do not use internally. Can be irritating to the skin. |
