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Basil, Holy Tulsi Essential Oil: (ocimum sanctum)
100% Pure, Concentrated, Undiluted, Premium Grade for Therapeutic Purposes
Holy Basil Essential Oil Properties
Aromatherapy for Headaches & Inflammation & Chronic
Fatigue
Fresh and sweet, warm, spicy, reminiscent of clove, not as
pungent as other basil varieties. Resembles the basil that is
commonly grown in the western countries and used for
Italian cuisine. This variety is considered the most valuable
of Basil. Extremely aromatic and stimulating. Used in many
skin treatments, and is particularly effective in soothing and softening skin. May be strong skin
irritant, avoid when pregnant. Use in low dilutions. Do not use with children.
Holy Basil Essential Oil Odor
Sweet - vaguely anise-like, cooling fresh minty slight smoky.
Holy Basil Essential Oil Source
Steam Distillation of the leaves.
Holy Basil Essential Oil Suggestions
Blends well with: Lavender, Clary sage, Thyme, Cedarwood,
Bergamot, Geranium, Orange, Rosemary. Dilute with Sweet Almond
Oil for direct skin contact.
Holy Basil Essential Oil Packaged
0.5 ounce/15 ml amber glass bottle with Euro plug, tamper proof
safety seal and safety shrink wrap.
BioSource Naturals’ Holy Basil Essential Oil
Botanical Name
OCIMUM SANCTUM
Source
OBTAINED BY STEAM DISTILLATION OF THE LEAVES.
Characteristics
PALE YELLOW TO AMBER COLOR LIQUID. ODOR: SWEET – VAGUELY ANISE-LIKE, COOLING FRESH MINTY
SLIGHT SMOKEY
Refractive Index
1.505 to 1.569
Specific Gravity @ 20 C
0.93 to 0.96
Opt. Rotation
-5 to –10º
Solubility
INSOLUBLE IN WATER
Main Constituents
EUGENOL : 77%
CAS No.
8015-73-4
Production Method
STEAM DISTILLATION