Basil (85% methyl chavicol) Essential Oil

Benefits & How To Use
Basil (85% methyl chavicol) Ocimum basilicum L. (1110)
Basil has a warm, sweet, spicy rich aroma. Uplifting and refreshing, it is excellent for reviving a tired mind. It is a wonderful digestive, and a powerful clearing antiseptic. An ideal support in the fight against germs. This methyl chavicol chemotype has an especially spicy aroma with a distinct aniseed/licorice note.
More general information about Basil
Please see Basil Essential Oils.
See also
How to Use Essential Oils, and Safe Use of Essential Oils.
This is a pure therapeutic-quality aromatherapy essential oil from Egypt, and is obtained from the Blossom/Plant.
About Basil (85% methyl chavicol)

- Botanical name: Ocimum basilicum L.
- Plant family: Lamiaceae
- Production: Distilled
- Cultivation: Conventional cultivation (unaltered & analysed)
- Country of origin: Egypt
- Part of plant: Blossom/Plant
- Fragrance family: Green, Pungent
- Special precautions: Avoid during pregnancy. Can irritate sensitive skin. Do not use for a prolonged period or in concentrations greater than 2%
- Major compounds: Methyl chavicol (Estragole), 1,8-Cineol, Methyl eugenol, Linalool, alpha-Bergamotene
- Item no: 1110