The essential oil of Sweet Basil or French Basil or Common Basil or Ocimum Basilicum, as it is called is much in demand in both the perfumery and flavoring industries. India is the largest producer of Sweet Basil oil in the world
The flowers are white or purplish white. Two types of sweet basil oils are produced - European type that has more than 50% Linalool; and Reunion type that has more Methyl Chavicol and has a spicy odour.
Basil Essential Oil emits a warm, sweet, freshly floral and crisply herbaceous scent that is further characterized as airy, vibrant, uplifting, and reminiscent of the scent of licorice. In aromatherapy, Sweet Basil Essential Oil is reputed to stimulate, clarify, calm, fortify, energize and uplift the mind.
Basil Essential Oil emits a warm, sweet, freshly floral and crisply herbaceous scent that is further characterized as airy, vibrant, uplifting, and reminiscent of the scent of licorice. In aromatherapy, Sweet Basil Essential Oil is reputed to stimulate, clarify, calm, fortify, energize and uplift the mind.
It is originated within India and found in vast lands of centre Uttar Pradesh Area including Kannauj, Kanpur and Badaun Basil oil� contains magnesium, Vitamin A, iron, potassium, and calcium. Basil essential oil can also be used to treat uneasiness, indigestion, motion sickness, respiratory difficulties, constipation, and, to a lesser degree, diabetes.
In Greek its name means royal remedy or king In the 16th century powdered basil was used to treat migraines and chest infections The ancient Egyptians believed that it would open the gates of heaven to a dying person and the Hindus use Basil sprigs to protect the dead from evil while in transition between lives Western European lore sometimes claimed that it was a symbol of evil while the Eastern Orthodox Church used it in the making of holy water