Tulsi (Basil )

brightening cleansing antioxidant
redness rash burning sensation

overview

Basil Essential Oil, also called Sweet Basil Essential Oil, is derived from the leaves of the Ocimum basilicum botanical, better known as the Basil herb. It emits a warm, sweet, freshly floral and crisply herbaceous scent that is further characterized as airy, vibrant, uplifting, and reminiscent of the scent of licorice. Basil Extract is an extract of the flowers and leaves of the basil, Ocimumbasilicum. It has antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, balancing, brightening, cleansing, diaphoretic, refreshing, soothing, stimulating, strengthening, tightening, and tonic properties.

benefits

COSMETIC: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Balancing, Brightening, Cleansing, Diaphoretic, Refreshing, Soothing, Stimulating, Strengthening, Tightening, Tonic ODOROUS: Antimicrobial, Antispasmodic, Antidepressant, Clarifying, Digestive, Energizing, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Insecticide, Nervine, Stomachic, Stimulating, Tonic, Uplifting MEDICINAL: Antimicrobial, Antispasmodic, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Analgesic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Nervine, Protective, Stomachic, Stimulating, Tonic

Skin suitability

NA

concerns

Redness, rash, hives, burning, bleeding disorders, decreased speed of healing, low blood pressure, dizziness, headache, nausea, diarrhea, convulsions, and rapid heartbeat.

precautions

Basil Sweet Essential Oil is for external use only. It is imperative to consult a medical practitioner before using this oil for therapeutic purposes. Pregnant and nursing women are especially advised not to use Basil Sweet Essential Oil without the medical advice of a physician, as it may have an effect on certain hormone secretions and it is unclear whether these effects are transferable to babies at these stages of development. The oil should always be stored in an area that is inaccessible to children, especially those under the age of 7. Those with the following health conditions are recommended to be advised by a physician: cancer, heart-related ailments, skin disorders, hormone-related ailments, or epilepsy. Individuals that are taking prescription drugs, undergoing major surgery, or who are at a greater risk of experiencing strokes, heart attacks, or atherosclerosis are also advised to seek medical consultation prior to use.

source

Basil Essential Oil is derived from the leaves of the Ocimum basilicum botanical, better known as the Basil herb. Basil Extract is an extract of the flowers and leaves of the basil, Ocimumbasilicum.

CIR

NA

EWG

Restricted: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation

additional info

Basil Essential Oil is derived from the leaves of the Ocimum basilicum botanical, better known as the Basil herb. This plant receives its name from the Latin word basilius as well as the Greek word basilikón phutón, which mean “royal plant,” hence Basil is also known as the Queen of Herbs or l'herbe royale, meaning “royal herb" in French. It may also be referred to as Saint Joseph’s Wort, Great Basil, European Basil, French Basil, Common Basil, or Sweet Basil.