*BASIL (sweet) org pure EO

Basil sweet essential oil is one of the first oils to select when you have a cold. It is valued for its calming and uplifting properties. It promotes mental clarity, stimulate mind and allow focus on the task at hand, eases respiratory congestion and reduces stress. Topically, its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial qualities soothe muscle aches, balance oily skin, and help clear up minor blemishes

Botanical name: Ocymum basilicum
Origin: South Africa
Extract: leaves and flowers/buds
Method: steam distilled
Perfumery note: top
Aroma strength: medium
Aroma: smells sweet, herbaceous and somewhat licorice-like
⚠️ not recommended for use by pregnant women or children under the age of seven
⚠️do not use internally
Dermal max: 15%
[Source: Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young, Essential Oil Safety (Second Edition]

Basil Essential Oil Benefits and Uses
Bronchitis
Colds
Coughs
Exhaustion
Flatulence
Flu
Gout
Insect Bites
Insect Repellent
Muscle Aches
Rheumatism
Sinusitis
[Source: Julia Lawless, The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Updated Edition) (London: Harper Thorsons, 2014), 45-46]