Sweet Basil Oil

1. Cosmetic Applications:

Basil essential oil is used topically and massaged into the skin.

It enhances the luster of dull-looking skin and hair. As a result,

it is extensively used in many skin care supplements that claim

to improve the tone of your skin.

2. 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.

3. Illness: Basil essential oil is effective in providing relief from

colds, influenza and associated fevers. Due to its antispasmodic

nature, it is frequently used to treat symptoms of whooping

cough.

4. Respiratory: Along with its function in relieving coughs, it

can also be used to treat asthma, bronchitis, and sinus

infections.

5. Infections: Basil oil is good for treating a variety of

infections such as cuts, wounds, skin infections, and bladder

infections due to its antibacterial properties. It is also good for

viral infections that attack the body and can enter the body

through other wounds.

6. Stress Disorders: This essential oil has a refreshing effect

when smelled or consumed, so it is used for treating nervous

tension, mental fatigue, melancholy, migraines and depression.

Due to the calming nature of basil essential oil, it is widely used

in aromatherapy. Regularly using this essential oil provides

mental strength and clarity.

7. Blood Circulation: It improves blood circulation and helps

to increase and optimized various metabolic functions of the

body.

8. Pain Relief: Basil essential oil is an analgesic and provides

relief from pain. That is why this essential oil is often used in

the treatment of arthritis, wounds, injuries, burns, bruises,

scars, sports injuries, surgical recovery, sprains, and

headaches.

9. Eye Health: It is ophthalmic and can quickly relieve

bloodshot eyes.

10. Vomiting and Nausea: It can be used to prevent vomiting,

particularly when the source of the nausea is motion sickness,

but also from many other causes.

11. Itching: Basil essential oil is also a good treatment for

itching from bites and stings from honey bees, insects and even

snakes.

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

A Final Word of Warning

Despite the versatility of this particular essential oil, it is important to never

consume essential oils internally. Inhale in the form of aromatherapy is safe

in certain situations, but it is always better to speak with an herbalist or an

aroma therapist before embarking on this sort of alternative treatment.

Also, due to high concentration of chemicals in these oils, undiluted oils can

bet very powerful and dangerous when your skin is directly exposed to it.