羅勒精油 Basil

  

學名 Ociymum Basilicum

製造精油部份: 葉和花

萃取方法: 蒸餾法

100% 純天然植物精油        

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Botanical name: Ocimum basilicum

Common name: Basil

Plant part: Leaves and flowers

Extraction method: Steam distilled 

Colour: Golden yellow with some green tone

Consistency: light

Strength of Aroma: Strong

Aromatic Scent:  Clear, herbaceous and light refreshing with a faint balsamic woody backnote and a lasting sweetness.

Common Uses: Prized in Ayurvedic medicine for its ability to strengthen compassion, faith and bring clarity. Basil clears the sinuses, promotes digestion and stimulates circulation, especially in the respiratory system. Basil oil has been known to help clear the mind and relieve intellectual fatigue, while giving clarity and mental strength.

Note: Top

Strength of aroma: Strong

Aromatic scent: Fresh and herbaceous aroma with a lasting sweetness.

Caution: May irritate sensitive skin. Avoid during pregnancy.

Certification: Australian Certified Organic

The health benefits of basil essential oil include its ability to treat nausea, motion sickness, indigestion, constipation, respiratory problems, diabetes, etc. Basil oil is also a good source of Vitamin A, magnesium, potassium, iron, and calcium.

Leaves and seeds are the important medicinal parts of this herb, which has gained prominence in recipes all over the world. Basil essential oil has been popular in Europe, Central Asia, India and Southeast Asia. The oil was extensively used for culinary purposes in the Mediterranean region and still forms the active ingredient of many Italian recipes such as pesto. It is also used in making pasta and salads.

Basil has been widely used by ancient cultures such as India for medicinal purposes (Ayurveda). The herb was used for diarrhea, coughs and mucous discharges, constipation and indigestion, and skin diseases.

Health benefits of basil essential oil include the following:

Cosmetics: Basil essential oil is used topically to massage the skin. It enhances the luster of dull looking skin as well as hair. As a result it is extensively used in many skin care supplements that claim to improve the tone of your skin. It is also used for acne and skin infections.

Digestion: Basil essential oil is also used as a digestive tonic. Since basil oil has carminative properties, it is used for treating indigestion, constipation, stomach cramps and flatulence. It provides immediate relief from the gas in your stomach and intestines. It is also colic and hence is used for bowel pain.

Cold: Basil essential oil is effective in providing relief from cold, influenza and associated fever. Due to its antispasmodic nature, it is used in case of whooping cough.

Respiratory: Apart from its usage in cough, it is used for asthma, bronchitis, and sinus infections.

Infections: Basil oil is good for treating a variety of infections such as cuts, wounds, skin infections, bladder infections, etc., due to its antibacterial properties. It is also good for viral infections.

Stress disorder: Basil essential oil has a refreshing effect and hence it is used for treating nervous tension, mental fatigue, melancholy, migraines and depression. Due to this calming nature of basil essential oil, it is widely used in aromatherapy. It regular use gives mental strength and clarity.

Blood circulation: Basil oil improves blood circulation and thus helps in increasing the metabolism.

Pain relief: It is analgesic and provides relief from pain. Hence it is used in arthritis, wounds, injuries, burns, bruises, scars, sports injuries, sprains, headaches, etc.

Eye treatment: It is ophthalmic and hence relieves bloodshot eyes.

Anti vomiting: Basil essential oil can be used as an anti vomiting agent in motion sickness and many other vomiting cases.

Basil essential oil is also a good treatment for itching from bites and stings from honey bees, insects and even snakes. Other uses include curing motion sickness and vomiting.

Basil essential oil and basil in any other form should be avoided by pregnant and breastfeeding or nursing women. On the other hand, some people suggest that it increases milk flow.

Basil essential oil blends well with bergamot, clary sage, clove bud, geranium, lime, lemon, hyssop, juniper, eucalyptus, neroli, marjoram, rosemary, melissa and lavender.

 

Note: Individuals receiving this information must exercise their independent judgement in dertemining its appropriateness for a particular purpose or use.