dōTERRA Basil Essential Oil | Ocimum basilicum

Description

Basil has a warm, spicy, yet herbal aroma known to provide feeling of calm and centeredness. Basil provides great benefits to both the mind and body due to its high linalool content, making it an ideal application to help reduce feelings of tension when applied to the temples and back of the neck. Commonly used in cooking, Basil adds a fresh, herbal flavour to meats, pastas, and entrée dishes.

Primary Benefits

• A versatile flavouring component widely used across the world in a variety of dishes.
• Incredibly pungent fragrance and flavour when used in cooking, allowing the user to make a little go a long way.
• Herbaceous flavour ideal for soups, salads and seasoning for savoury recipes.

Uses

• Add Basil Oil to your favourite Italian dishes for a refreshing taste.
• Combine with Geranium and Wild Orange essential oils for an uplifting aromatic massage.
• Where a savoury dish requires dry basil, swap the herb for Basil essential oil for more flavour.
• Use Basil oil in salads, soups, and to season meats or savoury dishes with an earthy, herby flavour.

Aromatic Description

Warm, spicy, herbal

Directions for Use

Diffusion: Use three to four drops of doTERRA Basil in the diffuser of choice.

Food additive use: Dilute one drop Basil Oil in 125 ml of liquid.

Topical use: For massage, mix 5 drops with 10 ml Fractionated Coconut Oil (carrier oil). For bath, mix 5 drops with 5 ml carrier oil. For perfuming, mix 1 drop to 10 drops carrier oil.

Application

Cautions

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep doTERRA Basil Oil out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.