Basil Essential Oil (Linalool Type)
Basil Ocimum basilicum is a half hardy annual herb growing to 2-3 ft tall with green stems that are square in cross section. Basil has opposite leaves, 2-4 in long. Basil is also known as Sweet Basil it is native to Africa and Asia and was thought to have been another one of the herbs that Alexander the great brought to Greece in about 350 BC. The "Royal Herb" or the "Good Herb" Basil is related to Mint. Basil is produced heavily in the Mediterranean and the United States. Basil essential oil is obtained by steam distillation from the flowering herb. Basil essential oil has a warm, herbaceous scent. It is said to be useful in stimulating healthy hair growth and may be helpful to relieve fatigue. Used in a massage oil, it has a warming effect. Use basil in recommended doses because it is a very potent oil and large amounts are over stimulating to the nervous system. It may also relieve nausea, but should be avoided if pregnant.
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