Description
Basil Oil Linalool (or Sweet Basil) is distilled from the botanical Ocimum basilicum L. The plant is typically grown and harvested for its leaves which are popular around the world in many food dishes.
There are a number of chemotypes available in this family but Sweet Basil has the higher percentage of linalool and is considered the safest to be used in aromatherapy where it has many traditional benefits. The linalool can be extracted for use as a natural isolate in perfumery.
Sweet Basil has a sweet, spicy and green top note with light woody middle notes and is commonly cultivated in India.
Fragrance:
Warm, sweet, spicy and Light woody
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Appearance:
Pale yellow to yellow amber
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Plant/part used:
Leaves and flowering tops
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Method of extraction:
Steam distillation
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Chemical constituents:
Linalool, methyl chavicol, eugenol, 1-8 cineol
Prime Benefits:
- Perfect aroma to keep you calm, relaxed and uplift the mind.
- Boosts focus and concentration.
- Skin cleanser and toner
- An effective support to nervous system.
How To Use:
Topical Use: Apply 2-4 drops directly to desired area. Dilute with a carrier oil to minimize skin sensitivity and irritation.
Aromatic: Diffuse up to 1 hour 3 times daily.
Others:
Botanical name: Ocimum basilicum L
Origin: India
TSCA CAS: 8015-73-4
EINECS CAS: 84775-71-3
EINECS: 283-900-8
INCI Name: Ociumum basilicum leaf oil
Organoleptic Properties: Basil, spicy, herbaceous, aniseed
Density: 0.880 to 0.911
Refractive index: 1.470 to 1.490
Optical rotation: -12° to -2°
Cautions: No known toxicity. Avoid during pregnancy.
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