History
Throughout history, basil was believed to have magical powers. Basil was first cultivated in the Mediterranean region by Arabs .Women wore basil in their hair to attract potential suitors. Basil was originally used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat skin conditions, indigestion, and coughs
In ancient Egypt, basil was likely used as an embalming and preserving herb as it has been found in tombs and mummies. Perhaps because of its embalming applications.
Details
Botanical Name : Ocimum basilicum
Family : Lamiaceae
Country of Origin : Egypt
Chemo type : Linalool
Extraction Method : Steam Distilled
Plant Part Used : Leaf
Note : Middle- Top
Aroma : Sweet, Herbal, Fresh, Green
Color : Clear to pale yellow
Blends well With : Sweet orange, Lavender, Peppermint, Ylang Ylang
Shelf Life: 4 – 5 Years
Safety:
- Low risk of skin sensitization with Basil Essential Oil. A dermal maximum level of 1.5% is recommended based on 33.7% eugenol. Generally regarded as a safe & gentle oil. “ Tisserand and Young Essential oil Safety, second Edition “
- A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.
- For topical application don’t use directly on the skin, dilute with a carrier oil
- Discontinue use if skin sensitivity occurs
- Add 4-5 drops for Diffusing
- Don’t ingest
- Keep out of reach of children , Avoid using if pregnant or nursing
- Not recommended for use on infants
- Avoid contact with eyes and ears
- Store in a cool and dry place
- Keep away from heat ,open flame or direct light
- Refrences
- An Ancient Egyptian Herbal ( Lise Manniche ) 1989
- Essential oil safety ( Tisserand and young ) second Edition
Charles Fetrow & Julian Avila (2000) The Complete Guide to Herbal Medicine
https://www.foodchemicalscodex.org/
Lawrence BM, Essential oils from Agriculture to Chemistry
The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, Salvatore Battaglia
Arcatender Perfume and flavor materials of natural origin
Sweet Basil Oil (Ocimum basilicum) 15 ml - Chemotype Linalool
Gas Chromatography Analysis %
Batch : 19002
Comparison to ISO 3515:2002 and Tech. Corrigendum 1
Methodology:
GC: Agilent 6890N
Column: HP-5
Injection split
Carrier gas: Helium
Detector: Agilent MSD 5973N Temperature program: 50°C/(1 min)2°C/min 290°C (15min)
Volume of EO injected: 0.2 ul\
11.92 1,8 Cineole Oxides 0.65 Alpha pinene Monoterpene 0.12 Alpha terpinene Monoterpene 1.4 Alpha terpineol Monoterpene.alcohol 0.04 Alpha thujene Monoterpene 5.67 Bergamaotene Sesquiterpene 0.28 Beta caryophyllene Sesquiterpene 1.12 Beta Myrcene Monoterpene 1.29 Beta pinene Monoterpene 0.25 Borneol Monoterpene.alcohol 1.19 Bornyl acetate Monoterpene.ester 1.82 Bulnesene Sesquiterpene 0.43 Cadinene Sesquiterpene 2.55 Cadinol Sesquiterp. alcohol 0.17 Calamenene Sesquiterp 0.11 Camphene Monoterpene 0.58 Camphor Ketone 0.03 Chavicol phenylpropanoid 0.04 Cis3 hexenol Alcohol 0.07 Cis 3 hexenyl acetate Ester 1.46 Cis beta ocimene Monoterpene 0.26 Copaene Sesquiterpene 2.01 Elemene Sesquiterpene 13.16 Eugenol Phenylpropanoid 0.17 Farnesene Sesquiterpene 0.15 Garmma terpinene Monoterpene 3.00 Germacrene Sesquiterpene 0.69 Humulene Sesquiterpene 0.51 Limonene Monoterpene 41.22 Linalool Monoterpene.Alcohol 0.07 Linalool oxide 0.9 Methyl chavicol 2.41 Muurolene Sesquiterpene 0.1 Ocimene Monoterpene 0.2 Octanol Ester 0.39 Octyl acetate Ester 0.14 Para cymene Monoterpene 0.57 Sabinene Monoterpene 0.15 Sabinene hydrate Monoterpene.alcohol 0.72 Terpinen-4-ol Monoterpene.alcohol 0.21 Terpinolene Monoterpene