Basil Essential Oil Datasheet
Basil essential oil is a very effective antispasmodic. Its aroma is stimulating and uplifting!
PLANT PART
Flowers and Leaves
AROMA
Sweet & Spicy
NOTE
Top / Middle
Doterra Essential Oil Datasheet | Basil
Basil – Ocimum basillicum ct linalol
Basil is a warming essential oil that is noted for its ability to clear the head, Sweet Basil is also a very effective antispasmodic. Its aroma is stimulating and uplifting!
Country of Origin:
Egypt
Extraction Method:
Steam Distillation
Botanical Family:
Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
Chemical Families:
Sesquiterpenes, Monoterpenols, and Oxides
Precautions
- Avoid during pregnancy or with epilepsy.
- Not for children under 5.
- Avoid use with a history of estrogen-dependent cancer.
- Possible skin irritant.
- Not recommended in the bath.
- Can act as a relaxant if overused.
Therapeutic Properties
The chemical components vary dramatically depending on the chemotype. Be sure of the chemical profile and chemotype of the oil you are using. The oil we are studying is linalool chemotype and contains linalool, 1,8-cineole (eucalyptol), bergamotene. Known Basil chemotypes: linalool, estragole, eugenol, methyl chavicol, methyl eugenol, methyl cinnamate.
| Analgesic | Antibacterial | Antidepressant |
| Antifungal | Antiemetic | Antiseptic |
| Antispasmodic | Antiviral | Carminative |
| Cephalic | Digestive | Emmenagogue |
| Expectorant | Febrifuge | Immune Support |
| Nervine | Sudorific | Dyspepsia |
| Stimulant | Neurotonic | Steroidal |
| Regenerative | Anti-inflammatory |
Body Systems Applications
Circulatory System
Circulatory System
Digestive System
Digestive System
Nausea and Cramping
Apply topically or take internally in a capsule to ease the discomfort of nausea, flatulence, vomiting, gastric spasms, and hiccups.
Gastric Ulcers
Apply topically for gastric upset and ulcers.
Endocrine System
Endocrine System
Adrenals
Apply topically to bottoms of feet, and/or adrenals to wake up the body's electrical system.
Immune System
Immune System
Integumentary System
Integumentary System
Bug Bites
Apply topically to treat insect bites; Diffuse aromatically or use in a spray to repel insects.
Limbic System
Limbic System
Mental Clarity
Uplifting; increases mental clarity and lessens anxiety;
Nervous Exhaustion
Apply topically for nervous exhaustion and hysteria.
Emotional Balance
Use aromatically and apply topically for balancing.
Mental Clarity
Diffuse aromatically and apply topically to energize the mind.
Lymphatic System
Lymphatic System
Muscular System
Muscular System
Muscle Spasms
Apply topically to the spine and affected areas or bottoms of the feet to decrease inflammation. relieve muscular aches and pains.
Nervous System
Nervous System
Earache
Apply topically on and around the ear to relieve pain and infection.
Migraine
Apply topically (with wintergreen or peppermint) to the temples and back of the neck to assist with headaches and dizzy spells.
Reproductive System
Reproductive System
Menstrual Discomforts
Apply topically to the lower abdomen to stimulate menstrual flow and relieve cramps, scanty periods, and other complaints.
Aphrodisiac
Apply topically or diffuse aromatically for desired results.
Respiratory System
Respiratory System
Relieves Coughs
Diffuse aromatically to bring relief for coughs, colds, sinus infections, asthma, bronchitis, flu, and whooping cough,
Fever
Apply topically to cool the body and reduce fevers.
Skeletal System
Skeletal System
Gout and Rheumatism
Apply topically to the spine, bottoms of the feet, ears, and ankles for gout.
Aches and Pain
Apply topically for arthritic joint pain.
Urinary System
Urinary System
Safety
The linalool chemotype of Basil is a safe and gentle oil. Major concerns are for internal use of chemotype with high levels of estragole (methyl chavicol) content, as high levels are considered carcinogenic, and have produced DNA abnormalities in animals. For oils with high eugenol content (>30%), Tisserand recommends a maximum topical application of 1%. Holy Basil oil can be used at up to 1%.