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Holy Basil Essential Oil

Holy Basil Essential Oil is sometimes known as Tulsi Essential Oil. Used extensively in India and within Ayurvedic practices, Holy Basil is grown and distilled for aromatic, medicinal and spiritual purposes.

Aromatically, Holy Basil Essential Oil resembles a cross between traditional Basil Oil and Clove Oil. Holy Basil contains a large percentage (up to 85%) of Eugenole, a chemical constituent that gives Clove Oil its characteristic aroma.

The warm, sweet aroma of Holy Basil Oil lends well for creating energizing/stimulating diffuser and room mist blends. It is especially nice to work with when creating blends for men.

I see great potential for Holy Basil Oil's use in blends intended to enhance focus while easing anxiety and stress.

Holy Basil Oil is an oil that I recommend avoiding for topical use as it could possibly cause dermal irritation or sensitivity.

Holy Basil Oil

Botanical Name: Ocimum sanctum / Ocimum gratissimum / Ociumum tenuiflorum Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled Color: Pale Yellow Consistency: Thin Perfumery Note: Top Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong

Aromatic Description: Strong, warming and spicy.

Holy Basil Uses: Limited information exists on the documented use and safety of Holy Basil Essential Oil.

Constituents: Sylla Sheppard-Hanger reports that Holy Basil Oil consists of up to 85% Eugenole. [Sylla Sheppard-Hanger, The Aromatherapy Practitioner Reference Manual (Tampa, FL: Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy, 1994), 321.]

Safety Information: Use Holy Basil Oil with caution and avoid in topical use, even if strongly diluted. Due to limited safety data, it is recommended that you play it safe and avoid use while pregnant or with babies and children.

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