Basil Essential Oil

ocimum basilicum



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, and 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 and pungent stimulating oil used
to relieve nervousness and 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


Special Thanks
Aromatherapy Guide Book,
by Art, Candle & Fragrance, a division of Ganz
(Canada)800-263-2311 & (USA)800-724-5902


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