Description
Sweet basil got its name from ‘Basileus’, a Greek word for ‘king’. That’s why today it is considered as the king of herbs!
Supports Awareness
Uplifts
Aids Digestion
Supports Joint Function
Clarifies Scalp
Centers
Reduces Appearance of Breakouts
The Ocimum basilicum plant originates in India and is a member of Lamiaceae family. The plant is a small shrub that grows from 30-130 cm tall with leaves that are a lighter shade of green.
Basil is known today as the “King of Herbs”, it is an ancient herb that was found in the Egyptian Pyramids. Basil got its name from ‘Basileus’, a Greek word for ‘king’. During significant ceremonies, kings were often anointed with basil. In Asia, basil was often used to counteract venom from snakes and insects. Basil is also considered sacred in India; as it is planted around temples and graves. The Chinese utilized basil in their ancient medicinal practices; treating colds, flus, fevers, muscle aches and earaches. Long ago, basil was known for its bewitching scent. Italian women would don the oil and even set pots of basil outside their windows to draw in potential suitors.
Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
Origin: United States
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
Plant Part: Leaf
Aroma: Fresh & Sweet
Note: T
Blending Factor: 4
Consistency: Thin
Color: Clear
Blends Well With: Bergamot, Clary Sage, Clove (Bud), Eucalyptus (Globulus), Juniper Berry, Lemon, Lime, Neroli, and Rosemary.
Main Constituents: Estragole, Linalool, trans-α-Bisabolene
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