Essential Oils: Basil

Basil has a great effect upon the cardiovascular system, bones and muscles. All beneficial for the liver and gallbladder.

Ocimum basilicum

Family: Labiatae (mint)

Actions

Analgesic

Antibacterial

Anti-infectious

Anti-inflammatory

Antioxidant

Antispasmodic

Antiviral

Decongestant

Restorative

Stimulant

Emmenagogue

Digestive tonic

Antiseptic

Carminative

Antibiotic

Beauty and Personal Care

• Improves skin tone

• Acne

• Eczema, skin conditions

• Adds shine to hair

Uses

• Headache, migraine and pain reliever

• Cough, cold, flu, and fever

• Respiratory conditions; bronchitis, whooping cough, 

• Earache

• Insect and spider bites, stings and snake bites

• Cuts and wounds

• Cramps, muscle spasms and sore muscles

• Arthritis, gout, and joint pain

• Digestion, vomiting, hiccups

• Bladder and other internal infections

• Hemorrhoids

• Insomnia, restful sleep

• Memory loss, concentration, autism

• Depression, anxiety, hysteria, nervous tension and mental fatigue

Application

• Diffuse, strongly antiseptic 

• Apply to bottoms of feet, temples, tip of nose or area of concern

herb series: basil

Caution

Basil should be avoided if pregnant or epileptic.  

Undiluted, basil may irritate sensitive skin.

Resources

REVIVE Basil Essential Oil

Mountain Rose Herbs Basil Essential Oil

Basil Essential Oil Benefits, Uses & Safety - Natural Living Family

All About Essential Oils