Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Basil
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Basil flowers and leaves
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Ocimum basilicum essential oil.
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- Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
Basil oil comes from the leaves and flowers of Ocimum basilicum plants.
Properties
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Emotional
[edit | edit source]Soothes anxiety and depression.
Respiratory
[edit | edit source]Relieves sinus congestion and bronchitis.
Skin
[edit | edit source]Helps acne and soothes insect bites.
Caution
[edit | edit source]- Don't use basil oil during pregnancy.
- It may irritate sensitive skin.