BASIL OIL

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum Common Name French Basil Vernacular Name: Tulsi Plant Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae) Distribution in Nepal: Cultivated throughout the sub-tropical regions in southern Nepal. Principal Constituents: 1,8-Cineole, Linalol, a-bergamotene, Terpinen-4-ol, Germacrene D, a-amorphene geraniol, Eugenol, among others. Description: Pale yellow fluid liquid having a sweet-spicy, fresh odor with a faint balsamic woody undertone. Method of Extraction: From the semi-wilted flowering tops of Ocimum basilicum L. by steam distillation. a Physiologic Actions (Refer to Glossary for Descriptions): Analgesic, Antidepressant, Anti-spasmodic, Carminative, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Emollient, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Ophthalmic, Relaxant, Stomachic, Tonic Other Uses: Benefits the nervous systems and useful in the treatment of anxiety, depression, insomnia and nervous tension. Used as insect repellent. Benefits the respiratory system and useful in treatment of asthma, coughs, bronchitis, sinus infections, cold, hay fever. Effective in the case of constipation, flatulence, nausea and vomiting. Helps relieve cramps, muscular aches and rheumatism. Helps minimize uric acid in the blood, thus relieving gout. Industrial Uses: Extensively used in soaps, cosmetics, perfumery and in major food categories a Safety Data: Relatively toxic. Not to be consumed internally. Avoid during regency.Keep out of the reach of children. a GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION: Caution should be taken when using Essential Oils. Do not use any oils without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. All Essential Oils should be kept out of the reach of children. DISCLAIMER: This information is provided purely for informational purposes only, and does not in any way purport to be medical or prescriptive suggestions. Any reference to medicinal or health benefits is not meant to treat or diagnose any problem and is not meant to replace professional medical advice and should not take the place of any prescribed medication that has been prescribed by a physician.