CINHERB'S HERBAL
ESSENTIAL OILS

Basil
ocimum basilicum

Basil Essential Oil

PRECAUTION
Because basil oil is thought to
affect menstrual cycle, it should
NOT BE USED
DURING PREGNANCY.
Otherwise it is safe and effective.

CONSTITUENTS
linalol 40-45%,
methyl chavicol 23.8%,
small amounts of
eugenol, limonene, & citronellol

ACTIONS
antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic,
carminative, emmenagogue, expectorant,
febrifuge, galactogogue, nervine, tonic,
stomachic, stimulates adrenal cortex.

INDICATIONS
Insect bites, insect repellant, gout,
muscular aches and pains, rheumatism,
bronchitis, coughs, earache, sinusitis,
dyspepsia, flatulence, nausea,
menstrual cramps, scanty periods, colds,
fever, flu, anxiety, depression,
fatigue, insomnia, migraine,
nervous tension, nerve tonic

powerful/ pungent
stimulating oil
used to relieve
nervousness/ fatigue.
Restorative qualities of basil oil
may help regulate menstruation PMS,
try massaging an oil containing basil
in circles around tummy area.
May be helpful during menopause,
do as above or
drop basil oil into bath.

Drop of basil oil
diluted in 1 tablespon
of carrier oil/gently rub into
temples to soothe headache pain.

For bad breath
add a drop of basil oil
into 1 cup water and use as mouth wash.

Basil
Basil Flower Essence
Basil Lore

09282002



SOURCES
Aromatherapy Guide Book,
by Art, Candle & Fragrance, a division of Ganz
(Canada)800-263-2311 & (USA)800-724-5902
www.ganz.com


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