Basil Sweet French Essential Oil 1/3 fl oz: C

Sweet Basil - There are many types of basil: linalool basil, exotic basil and sweet basil. The odor of the linalool type is very green, floral-sweet and is most often used in expensive perfumes. The exotic type of basil is stronger with a hint of camphor. Trinity's sweet basil type combines both qualities in a floral-spicy aroma with a lasting herbal sweetness. Clary sage, bergamot and lime oil work well with basil oil. Aromatherapy benefits: clarifying, uplifting, energizing, refreshing. Although Basil usually stimulates, in excess it can have a stupefying effect. It should not be used during pregnancy or on children under 16 years. Basil can irritate a sensitive skin and must be avoided during pregnancy. Basil oil is a good tonic for the treatment of nervous disorders and stress related headaches, migraines and allergies. It has a beneficial action on the respiratory tract; it is often used for asthma, bronchitis and sinus infections. Basil is also effective in the case of constipation, nausea, vomiting and cramp, and also with menstrual problems. It helps to minimize uric acid in the blood, thus relieving gout. It refreshes the skin and helps control acne. Basil oil is a very beneficial oil and can be helpful not only for headaches and migraines, but also has an uplifting effect on depression. It is effective in digestive disorders, ranging from nausea to hiccups and for infections in the respiratory tract. It is useful for wasp and insect bites, particularly that of mosquitoes. In vapor therapy Basil oil can be used for migraines, headaches and concentration. Basil oil in a warm bath could help relieve gout and muscular as well menstrual pains. Basil oil goes particularly well with oils such as: Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cedarwood, Fennel, Ginger, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Neroli and Verbena. Essential and resin oils are volatile, fragrant materials extracted from the root, bark, wood, seed, fruit, leaf or flower of a single plant. Essential oils contain the odor, taste and medicinal properties of the plant itself, but in very concentrated form, with no base oil, alcohol, water or dilutants added. Steam distillation and cold pressing are used to extract the essential oil from the plant. Starwest Essential Oils are guaranteed to be 100% pure and undiluted. The distillation process occurs either at the site where the plants are grown or at a distillery. Each oil is tested for purity and strength using the gas chromatography method. Packaged in glass amber bottles to preserve the oils, the 1/3 ounce size has a fitted dropper insert and a tamper-evident, child-proof lid. The larger items are in amber glass or PET gallon containers, depending on the product. Starwest"™s pure essential oils are suitable for use in aromatherapy, cosmetic preparation, healing and body care, potpourris and more. Essential oils are very potent and should always be used sparingly and in con