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Basil Essential Oil 10ml
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£4.43
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Basil, Pure Essential Oil In a 10ml Amber Glass
Dropper Bottle
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Origin:
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Extraction
Process |
Perfume
Note |
| Ocimum basilicum |
France |
Steam distillation |
TOP |
| Extraction
Description |
Scent
Description |
| Volatile oil obtained
by steam distillation of the flowering tops & leaves of Ocimum basilicum
Linne (Fam. Labiatae). |
Light fresh sweet and
spicy scent with balsamic undertone. |
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General Description |
| Basil
Essential Oil. Used for gymnasts and athletic massage; the aroma is thought
to give the mind strength and clarity. Invigorates body & spirit: helps
refresh the mind allowing concentration, especially when tired - good after
a stressful day. Useful in the car to help concentration on a journey. |
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Historical Background |
| A soothing
agent, insect repellent and a muscle relaxant. Widely used in Ayurvedic
tradition (called Tulsi). Native to tropical Asia and Africa, it is now
widely cultivated throughout Europe, the meditarranean region, the Pacific
Islands, North and South America. The European, French or sweet basil oil is
produced in France, Italy, Egypt, Bulgaria and Hungary. |
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Properties |
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Strengthening, clearing and liberating. Clears the head. Gives strength and
clarity to the mind. |
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Safety |
| DILUTE TO
5% OR LESS IN A CARRIER OIL BEFORE SKIN APPLICATION. KEEP OUT OF EYES. DO
NOT SWALLOW. AVOID DURING PREGNANCY. |
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| Bar Code |
HTS Code |
| 675235-000-028 |
HTS:3301.90.90.00 |
What other people think
'Distilled from the well known culinary herb.
oil of basil is an excellent aromatic nerve tonic. Clears the head and gives
mind strength and clarity. It is an effective aid for exam nerves' - excerpt taken from Aromatherapy an A - Z
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