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Stimulating

🌿 Basil — Essential Oil

Ocimum basilicum
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Botanical name
Ocimum basilicum
Category
Stimulating

🎯 Main uses

FocusMemorySpasmsDigestionMuscle painStressMental clarityMigraine

Basil essential oil (Ocimum basilicum) is a Stimulating oil, well known in aromatherapy for its remarkable properties. Powerful mental stimulant. Excellent for focus and muscle spasms. Its main uses include: Focus, Memory, Spasms, Digestion, Muscle pain, and more.

💧 How to use

Aromatic: Add 3-5 drops to a diffuser with water and diffuse for 30-60 minutes. You can also inhale directly from the bottle or from your palms (rub 1 drop between hands). Topical: Dilute 1-2 drops in 5 ml carrier oil (coconut, jojoba) before applying. Massage gently onto the desired area. Internal: Add 1 drop to a glass of water or place under the tongue. Use only therapeutic-grade oils and do not exceed the recommended dose.

🧪 Chemical composition

Chemically, Basil essential oil contains mainly Linalool (40-80%), 1,8-Cineole (1-15%), Bergamotene (1-7%). These compounds are responsible for the oil's characteristic therapeutic effects.

🛡️ Safety notes

From a safety perspective, Basil essential oil should be avoided during pregnancy. It is not recommended for young children without supervision.

⚠️ Warnings: Avoid pregnancy. Always dilute.

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⚕️ Information is for educational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice.