Organic Basil Essential Oil

Fragrance: Sweet, herbaceous, and slightly peppery with notes of licorice

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum

Emotional Effect: Calming and relaxing

Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation of Leaves and Tops

Country of Origin: India

Basil has a distinctive aroma that many people associate with Italian food. 

It’s perfect for expelling unwanted odors by adding a few drops to diffuser or spray bottle and, as well as bringing a pleasant scent, it has been shown to be both an antifungal and antibacterial. 

Along with these more day-to-day uses, basil also has many medicinal uses. From helping to clear acne when applied in diluted form to the skin, to reducing blood pressure and pulse rate when inhaled, it supports the body in a wide variety of ways.

For me, the light and bright aroma is wonderful when blended with a few drops of geranium and clary sage in a water-based diffuser to lift my spirits and calm my mind. If you are feeling anxious and need something to help you relax, basil is an excellent choice.