Basil, Holy

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Medicine Flower Holy Basil Essential Oil Primary Benefits Can aid as an antidepressant, supporting reduced anxiety, stress, and depression The oil can be helpful applied to insect bites to relieve pain Help in clearing thoughts and relaxing the mind Highly anti-oxidant and useful in detoxification Ease inflammation, arthiritis, and joint pain Details Botanical Name: Ocimum Tenuifolium...

SKU: 14128

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Medicine Flower Holy Basil Essential Oil

Primary Benefits

  • Can aid as an antidepressant, supporting reduced anxiety, stress, and depression
  • The oil can be helpful applied to insect bites to relieve pain
  • Help in clearing thoughts and relaxing the mind
  • Highly anti-oxidant and useful in detoxification
  • Ease inflammation, arthiritis, and joint pain

Details

Botanical Name: Ocimum Tenuifolium

Origin: India 

Plant Part: Leaves and Tops

Cultivation: Certified Organically Grown

Aroma: Sweet, pungent, clove-like, somewhat bitter green/herbaceous aroma, with a soft balsamic-woody undertone; very persistent sweetness.

Perfumery Note: Top

Blends Well With: 

Main Chemical Components: Eugenol, B-caryophyllene

Plant Information

The word Tulsi is a Sanskrit term from ancient India which means "the incomparable one". According to the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, Holy basil is considered a tonic for and is said to work like an antidepressant having anti-anxiety properties like other antidepressant drugs.
Studies have shown that it can help people feel more social and less anxious as it heals the body, mind, and spirit. It is known to protect your body against toxic chemicals and is also high in antioxidants that may help your body detox. Extracts made from its leaves are known to boost wound healing speed and strength with its antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic chemical makeups. Known to heal mouth ulcers, keloids, raised scars, or healing acne research shows that holy basil may work against infections and wounds. For prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, all parts of the holy basil plant may assist in reducing blood sugar.

Safety

Always test for skin sensitivity prior to widespread use and use on the feet when possible. Excessive use of any oil can lead to skin sensitization. If skin irritation does occur, wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. Keep out of eyes, ears, or nose. Experts do not recommend using essential oil if you have a terminal illness, cancer, epilepsy or a number of other conditions. Not all oils are created equal, so test brands carefully, and never use an oil in a way not recommended. Our oil is therapeutic grade, however we do not recommend any oils be used internally unless on the advice of a medical professional.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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