Technical data
- Product Name: Basil
- Latin name: Myroxylon pereira
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin:
- Parts used:
- Origin of parts:
- CAS: 8015-73-4
Features
- Scent: Fresh, sweet-herbaceous, slightly spicy and peppery with a green, lifted character
- Scent type: Greens and herbs
- Note: Top
- Color: Pale yellow to colorless, sometimes with a faint greenish tint
- Viscosity: Thin, mobile, low viscosity
Blends with
Bright Mind
Purpose
- A diffuser blend often used to promote focus and creative flow.
- Recipe
3 drops Basil, 2 drops Lemon, 1 drop Rosemary in an ultrasonic diffuser
Green Reset Massage
Purpose
- A topical blend traditionally used to support a feeling of muscular ease.
- Recipe
2% dilution — 12 drops total (6 Basil, 4 Lavender, 2 Black Pepper) in 30 ml jojoba oil
Dillution guideline
- Use at 1-2% dilution in a carrier oil for general topical application; do not exceed 3%.
- Patch test
Apply a small amount of diluted oil to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.
- Children
Not recommended for children under 6. For older children, use at lower dilutions (0.5-1%) and only with care.
- Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to constituents that may affect hormonal balance.
- Pets
Keep away from cats, dogs, and birds; diffuse only in well-ventilated rooms with an exit available to pets.
- Photosensitivity
Not typically associated with photosensitivity.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional.
- Storage
Store tightly sealed in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and heat; shelf life approximately 3 years.
