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Basil Essential Oil
Botanical Name:
Ocimum basilicum
The common method of extraction for Basil Essential Oil is through steam distillation. It allows the delicate fragrances to be captured perfectly. Basil Essential Oil has been to known to be clear in color with a medium strength scent when first smelled. The aromatic description has been described as a distinctive scent of licorice-like, or slightly campherous fragrance.
Some possible uses of Basil Essential Oil are for Bronchitis, colds, coughs, exhaustion, flatulence, flu, gout, insect bites, insect repellent, muscle aches, rheumatism, and sinusitis.