Basil
Ocimum basilicum
Basil has a warm, spicy, yet herbal aroma known to provide a feeling of calm and centeredness. Basil has a high linalool content, making it an ideal application to diffuse for a calming and centering environment. Basil is commonly used in cooking to add a fresh, herbal flavour to meats, pastas, and entrée dishes. The aroma of Basil can help promote a sense of focus, calmness and a feeling of centeredness.
Basil
Ocimum basilicum
Primary Benefits
- Provides a sense of alertness and feelings of calmness when diffused.
- A versatile flavouring component widely used across the world in a variety of dishes.
- Incredibly pungent fragrance and flavour when used in cooking, allowing the user to make a little go a long way.
- Herbaceous flavour ideal for soups, salads and seasoning for savoury recipes.
Uses
- Diffuse while studying or reading.
- Combine with Geranium and Wild Orange essential oils, for an uplifting aroma.
- Add to your favourite Italian dishes for a refreshing, herbal taste.
- Where a savoury dish requires dry basil, swap the herb for Basil essential oil for more flavour
- Use Basil oil in salads, soups, and to season meats or savoury dishes with an earthy, herby flavour.
- Add a drop of Basil oil into vinaigrettes and sauces; drizzle over freshly baked bread or to complete an entrée.
Directions for Use
Cautions
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Possible skin sensitivity. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor’s care consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas.
Basil
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You will find your Quality ID on the bottom of doTERRA single essential oil bottles purchased after May 2016. The Quality ID will contain a series of six or seven numbers and one letter.
Basil Ocimum basilicum
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