Botanical Name of Basil: Ocimum basilicum

Synonyms: Saint Joseph's Wort, Sweet Basil 

About Basil: Basil which is more commonly known as Sweet Basil across Europe is primarily used in cooking in various cuisines. Though it is primarily produced in India it has found most of its use in Italian cuisine. Different varieties of Basil are found in different countries, major varieties of basil include; Tai Basil, Lemon Basil and holy basil.

Typically Basil herb grows till 3 feet in height and bears small white flowers. The oil is steamed distilled through its leaves and is obtained in form of greenish yellow liquid.

History of Basil Oil: History of usage of basil is some 5000 years old. Originally cultivated in tropical climates of Indian subcontinent basil has been known to be used in various different forms by the natives here. The word ‘basil’ has been originated from a Greek word ‘basilues’ which means ‘King’. It was Greek nobles which first started using Basil Oil in their baths and as massage oil. Soon after the Egyptians used Basil oil and mixed it with few other essential oils to form an aromatic fragrance which they started to offer to their God’s.

According to Hindu mythology Basil is considered sacred and continues to be offered to various God’s as it is believed to have qualities which could cleanse soul.

Properties of Basil Oil: The Viscosity of Basil Oil is very similar to that of water and has a tinge of greenish-yellow overtones. The major chemical compounds of Basil oil include alpha pinene,beta pinene, limonene, cis-ocimene, camphor, methyl chavicol, citronellol, methyl cinnamate, etc.

Health Benefits and Applications Basil Oil:

Tonic: Basil Oil is a good tonic and helps in treatment for various health disorders which include:

Nervous Disorders

Stress related aches such as migraines

Cures intellectual fatigue and provides mental strength.

Therapeutic Use – Basil oil can also used as a massage oil and has many therapeutic usages:

It is antidepressant and gives clarity to mind when it is confused or stressed.

It also works for better health and functioning of our respiratory track and cures alignments such as asthma, bronchitis and sinus infections.

It also effective in cure of constipations, nausea, cramps and menstrual problems in females.

Basil Oil is also beneficial to treat grout as it minimises uric acid level in blood.

It is also known to treat acne and other skin related disorders.

Basil oil can also be used in combination with various other skincare essential oil for best results.

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