Basil ( Sweet) - (Ocimum basilicum L.) has a sweet-spicy, fresh aroma with a faint balsamic woody undertone. It has been used to relieve muscular aches and pains, colds and flu, hay fever, asthma, bronchitis, mental fatigue, anxiety, and depression. In aromatherapy Basil can be used to soothe and uplift. It also helps to clear the sinuses. When applied in dilution, Basil is reputed to be a good insect repellent, and helps to relieve insect bites and stings.
Blend with sweet almond oil, olive oil or any carrier oil to make it less concentrated.
Blends well with lavender, clary sage, thyme, cedarwood, bergamot, and geranium.
Skin-irritant in high concentration.
 
Avoid if pregnant.
 
Imported from India