Name:  Basil oil, sweet ct. linalool, USA

Species:  Ocimum basilicum (basil) oil

Plant Part:  Leaf

Extraction Method:  Steam Distilled

Country of Origin:  USA

Colour:  Clear

Note:  Top

Strength of Aroma:  Medium

Aromatic Description:  Sweet and spicy, slightly green, fresh with a faint balsamic-woody undertone and a lasting sweetness.

Blends well with: Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cedarwood, Ginger, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, and Marjoram.  .

Safety precautions:  Use Basil Oil sparingly and with caution. High doses may be carcinogenic especially for those basils that contain a significant amount of methyl chavicol. Avoid in cases of liver problems.  Avoid Basil oil during pregnancy.

Common Uses:  Bronchitis, colds, coughs, exhaustion, flatulence, flu, gout, insect bites, insect repellent, muscle aches, rheumatism, sinusitis.

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Class:  Monoterpenol

CAS#:  8015-73-4