Basil oil is distilled from the botanical Ocimum Basilicum. The plant typically grown and herbe for its leaves which are popular in many food dishes in India.
There are a number of chemotypes available in this family and this variety is high in Methyl chavicol (Estragol) which is around 85% of the component mixer. Estragol is used in perfumes and as a food additive for flavor.
Method of Extraction :
It is distilled by steam distillation method of the leaves.
Health Benefits of Basil oil :
-Anxiety
-Nausea
-Muscle aches
-Insect bites
-Chest Infections
-Digestive discomfort
- Headache
Olfactive Description of Basil oil :
-Sweet
-Spicy
-Anisic
-Green top note with light woody middle note
Appearance :
Light yellow liquid