Basil Essential Oil

Additional Uses:

  • Acts as a cooling agent for the skin
  • Promotes mental alertness and lessens anxious feelings when diffused
  • May help to ease monthly feminine discomfort*

Application: A T N

Extraction Method: Steam distillation

Aromatic Description: Warm, spicy, herbal

Main Chemical Components: Linalool

Plant Part: Leaf

Description

The warm, herbal aroma with a hint of spice that is so distinct to the Basil plant is the unforgettable distinguisher of this herb that is regarded as a culinary staple across cultures, especially within Italian cuisine. When used to season pastas, meats, and other entrée dishes, it becomes a source of tremendous flavor and freshness for the dish while also providing valuable nourishment. Basil is known to soothe the mind and the body due to its high linalool content. Basil oil uses are endless, making it an excellent oil for both the kitchen and the rest of your life.


When applied to the temples and the back of the neck, doTERRA Basil essential oils can be a tremendous source of reducing feelings of tension that tend to aggregate in those areas of the body. doTERRA Basil will restore a sense of calm and presence to whatever is caught in a state of discord, whether it be your mind, your body, or both. For extra support during times of monthly feminine discomfort, take a drop internally either in a veggie capsule or mixed with a glass of water. Basil will ease the feelings of tension and encourage a healthy flow throughout the discomfort.


To promote a sense of focus and intention while studying or reading, diffuse Basil in the work area. You can also blend Basil with Lime, Bergamot, and Peppermint for an aroma that will have you jumping for your to-do list and tackling all of the things you’ve previously felt too scattered to focus on. doTERRA Basil essential oil also blends beautifully with Wintergreen and Fractionated Coconut Oil for a deeply soothing and cooling massage blend. The cooling properties of Basil also function as an excellent cooling agent for the skin when temperatures are rising either internally or externally.


The quality of doTERRA Basil essential oil is of such a high degree that it can be used as a replacement for fresh basil in cooking and still achieve the same fresh, herbaceous flavor without the need for an extra trip to the store. Keeping doTERRA Basil essential oil on hand as part of your regular kitchen supplies is a great way to ensure fresh, natural flavor in your dishes without the waste and inconvenience that often comes when cooking with fresh herbs.

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