Basil Essential Oil

ocimum basilicum
Labiatae

COMMENTS
Due to carcinogenc potential of basil oil, avoid using.

Basil is safe when the above ground parts
are used as a spice.
It is possibly unsafe when used in larger
amounts due to the estragole constituents.

PRECAUTION
Because basil oil is thought to
affect menstrual cycle, it should
NOT BE USED DURING PREGNANCY.
Otherwise it is safe and effective.

CONSTITUENTS
linalol 40-45%, methyl chavicol 23.8%,
small amounts of eugenol, limonene, and citronellol.

ACTIONS
antidepressant
antiseptic
antispasmodic
carminative
emmenagogue
expectorant
febrifuge
galactogogue
nervine
tonic
stomachic
stimulates adrenal cortex

INDICATIONS
insect bites
insect repellant
gout
muscular aches and pains
rheumatism
bronchitis
coughs
earache
sinusitis
dyspepsia
flatulence
nausea
menstrual cramps
scanty periods
colds
fever
flu
anxiety
depression
fatigue
insomnia
migraine
nervous tension
nerve tonic

Powerful and Pungent
stimulating oil and used to relieve nervousness and fatigue.

Restorative qualities of basil oil
may help regulate menstruation PMS,
try massaging an oil containing basil
in circles around tummy area.
May be helpful during menopause,
do as above or drop basil oil into bath.

Drop of basil oil diluted in one tablespon
of carrier oil and gently rub into temples
to soothe headache pain.

For bad breath add a drop of basil oil
into one cup water and use as mouth wash.



Special Thanks
9/28/2002
Cin

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