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Abbey Essentials BASIL Essential Oil(Ocimum basilicum)
BASIL (Ocimum basilicum)
Basil essential oil is extracted from the flowering sweet Basil. It is grown commercially throughout Europe, the Mediterranean, Pacific Islands and in America.
Basil has been thought of as an aphrodisiac for centuries and featured heavily in most diets. It was once thought to ward off evil spirits and is still worn tucked in the hat to scare away insects in Mediterranean climates. The essential oil has a very high proportion of camphor and a warm, aromatic, sweet- spicy smell. It is a refreshing, light and uplifting tonic.
USES: Massage, baths inhalation. The smell of sweet Basil in the bath will lift your spirits.
CAUTION Basil essential oil is potent and may cause skin irritation in some people. Always use cautiously. Avoid during pregnancy.
