General Information:
- Name: Basil Holy Essential Oil
- Botanical Name: Ocimum sanctum
- Family: Lamiaceae (mint family)
- Extraction Method: Steam distillation
- Plant Part: Leaves and flowers
- Origin: Native to the Indian subcontinent, also known as Tulsi
Appearance and Aroma:
- Color: Pale yellow to amber
- Consistency: Thin
- Aroma: Strong, sweet, and spicy with herbaceous notes
Properties and Components:
- Therapeutic Properties: Basil Holy essential oil is known for its various therapeutic properties, including:
- Antimicrobial: Helps inhibit the growth of microorganisms
- Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammation and swelling
- Antioxidant: Helps protect against free radicals
- Antispasmodic: Relieves muscle spasms
- Expectorant: Promotes the removal of excess mucus from the respiratory system
- Calming: Induces a sense of relaxation and calmness
- Digestive: Aids digestion and relieves digestive discomfort
- Major Components: The main chemical constituents found in Basil Holy essential oil are:
- Eugenol
- Estragole
- Linalool
- Methyl eugenol
- Beta-caryophyllene