Basil Essential Oil
Best for: Fresh, clarifying diffuser blends for focus and study
- Ships NZ-wide from our Kaiapoi warehouse
- Questions? Call 0800 228 767
Description
Basil essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves and tops of Ocimum basilicum. It is a pale yellow oil with a fresh, herbaceous, sweet-spicy aroma and a soft balsamic undertone, and acts as a bright top note.
Its reviving character is traditionally associated in aromatherapy with mental clarity and easing fatigue, which makes it a popular choice for diffusing while working or studying. It lifts herbal, citrus and floral blends and pairs especially well with bergamot and rosemary. It can irritate sensitive skin, so always dilute it well and patch test first.
- Fresh, herbaceous, sweet-spicy aroma
- Bright top note with a reviving, clearing character
- Traditionally associated with mental clarity and easing fatigue
- Lifts citrus and herbal blends with bergamot, lemon and lavender
Blends well with: Bergamot, clary sage, lime, black pepper, cedarwood, fennel, ginger, geranium, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, marjoram, neroli and citronella
About this oil
Basil essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves and tops of Ocimum basilicum. It is a pale yellow oil with a fresh, herbaceous, sweet-spicy aroma and a soft balsamic undertone, and acts as a bright top note.
Its reviving character is traditionally associated in aromatherapy with mental clarity and easing fatigue, which makes it a popular choice for diffusing while working or studying. It lifts herbal, citrus and floral blends and pairs especially well with bergamot and rosemary. It can irritate sensitive skin, so always dilute it well and patch test first.
- Fresh, herbaceous, sweet-spicy aroma
- Bright top note with a reviving, clearing character
- Traditionally associated with mental clarity and easing fatigue
- Lifts citrus and herbal blends with bergamot, lemon and lavender
Uses
- Diffuser or vaporiserAdd 3–4 drops to your diffuser or oil burner with water, or combine equal parts basil, bergamot and rosemary for an uplifting, focused room aroma.
- BathMix 2–3 drops into a tablespoon of carrier oil or unscented bath base first, then add it to a warm bath. Never add undiluted essential oil to bath water.
- Massage and aromatherapyIf you use it in massage, aromatherapy or other skin applications, always dilute it in a carrier oil (around 1–2%, roughly 6–12 drops per 30ml). Patch test first.
Blends well with
Basil Essential Oil pairs nicely with these oils. Tap one to find it in the shop.
Specifications
| Botanical name | Ocimum basilicum |
|---|---|
| Plant part | Leaves and tops |
| Extraction | Steam distillation |
| Purity | 100% pure and natural |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to amber yellow liquid |
| Aroma | Fresh, herbaceous and sweet-spicy with a balsamic undertone |
| Size options | 10ml, 25ml, 50ml, 100ml, 200ml, 500ml |
| Origin | India |
| Shelf life | 24 months when stored correctly |
Safety & storage
- For external use only. Do not take internally.
- Never apply undiluted to the skin. Always dilute in a carrier oil.
- May irritate sensitive skin. Patch test the diluted blend on a small area for 24 hours before full use.
- Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. Do not use on broken or irritated skin.
- Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or for babies and young children, unless advised by a qualified practitioner.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Storage: Store tightly capped in the original dark glass bottle, away from heat and direct sunlight.
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Shipping & returns
We aim to dispatch within 1 working day from our Kaiapoi warehouse. Delivery usually takes up to 2 working days in the South Island and 2–3 in the North Island (rural addresses 1–2 days longer). Shipping is calculated at checkout.
See our shipping policy and returns policy, or call 0800 228 767.
