
LOTUS OILS - Basil Certified Organic Essential Oil 10ml
Basil oil comes from basil (Ocimum basilicum). Fresh basil leaves taste sweet and pungent, and it has a fresh and floral aroma. Basil oil is widely known for its various uses - not only does it add delicious flavour and aroma to your food, it may also be used for aromatherapy massages.
Botanical Name: Basil Ocimum basilicum
Plant Part: Leaves & flowers
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Description: An annual Herb, Basil grows 20-50 cm (8-20 in), and when in bloom the purple- white flowers appear in clusters, framed by oval pointed green leaves Plant: An annual Herb, Basil grows 20-50 cm (8-20 in), and when in bloom the purple- white flowers appear in clusters, framed by oval pointed green leaves.
Colour: Golden yellow with some green tone
Strength of Aroma: Strong
Blends well with: Basil essential oil blends well with Bergamot, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Lime, Eucalyptus, Juniper, Lemon, Neroli, and Rosemary
Aromatic Scent:Clear, herbaceous and light refreshing with a faint balsamic woody backnote and a lasting sweetness.
History: In Greek its name means royal remedy or king. Beloved culinary plant of Indian, Asian and Mediterranean countries.