Essential Oil of Basil (Indian) (Ocimum gratissimum) Abbr: Bas(I)
A sweet-scented shrub, with lime-green fuzzy leaves up to 4″ long. The flowers are pale yellow and the plant grows up to 8 feet tall.
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Odour of Essential Oil of Basil (Indian): Spicy and herbaceous.
Source of Essential Oil of Basil (Indian): Leaves, flowers and seeds.
Method of Extraction of Basil (Indian): Steam distillation.
Properties of Essential Oil of Basil (Indian): Analgesic, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antiparasitic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Febrifuge, Hepatic, Insecticide, Sedative.
Actions of Essential Oil of Basil (Indian): Balances CNS, insect repellent, relaxes muscles.
Circulatory: Palpitations.
Digestion: Colitis, constipation, digestion – sluggish, intestinal parasites, liver problems.
Genito-Urinary: Menses – heavy, uterine disorders.
Muscular: Aches and pains, backache, multiple sclerosis, muscle pain, muscle spasms, sprains, strains.
Nervous: Balances CNS, hysteria.
Respiratory: Bronchitis, cough, pneumonia, respiratory problems, sore throat, throat infection.
Skeletal: Arthritis, joint inflammations, joint pain.
Medical Terms: Arthritis.
Mental/Emotional Symptoms: Balances, calming, hysteria.
Contra-Indications for Basil (Indian): Pregnancy. Babies or small children. May irritate sensitive skin. Large doses may be stupefying.
Comments on Basil (Indian): Native to north west India and Persia, Indian Basil is now grown in Costa Rica as well.~This oil is an excellent choice as an atiseptic for fungal and other infections, including Candida albicans.~Indian basil may also have a hormone like affect which could benefit prostate problems and is thought to be a good oil for support of Multiple Sclerosis.