BASIL OIL

Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Sweet, herbaceous, slightly spicy aroma
Taste: Spicy, slightly bitter
Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils
Specific Gravity: 0.920 – 0.960 at 25°C
Refractive Index: 1.470 – 1.490 at 20°C
Optical Rotation: -5° to +2°

Basil Oil is an essential oil extracted from the leaves and flowering tops of the basil plant (Ocimumbasilicum). Known for its sweet, herbaceous aroma, it is widely used in aromatherapy, culinary applications, and traditional medicine.

Chemical Composition

• Linalool: 20-50%

•Estragole (Methyl Chavicol): 15-40%

•Eugenol: 1-10%

•Cineole: 1-10%

•Ocimene: 1-5%

•Alpha-pinene: 1-5%

Chemical Composition (Typical Analysis)

Linalool: 20-50%
Estragole (Methyl Chavicol): 15-40%
Eugenol: 1-10%
Cineole: 1-10%
Ocimene: 1-5%
Alpha-pinene: 1-5%

Therapeutic Uses

Aromatherapy: Used for its calming, uplifting, and clarifying properties.
Topical Application: Can be applied to alleviate muscle tension, insect bites, and skin irritations (must be diluted).
Digestive Aid: Known to help with indigestion, nausea, and stomach cramps.
Respiratory Benefits: Provides relief from respiratory conditions such as colds and coughs.
Mental Clarity: Enhances focus and concentration, reduces mental fatigue.

Basil Oil

Chemical Composition

Chemical Composition (Typical Analysis)

Therapeutic Uses

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