11/18/2025
Fresh • Herbaceous • Clarifying
Basil essential oil is a bright, aromatic oil with a clean, herbaceous scent that uplifts the senses and helps promote mental clarity. Steam-distilled from the leaves of the basil plant, this invigorating oil is a favorite for encouraging focus and refreshing the air. Whether you need an afternoon pick-me-up or a crisp, green addition to your DIY blends, basil essential oil brings a garden-fresh note to your day.
Benefits & Uses:
• Aromatic focus: Basil’s bright, energizing aroma can help create an atmosphere of alertness and clarity.
• Mood-lifting: Its uplifting scent can help freshen the air and provide a natural boost to your environment.
• Purifying: Adds a clean, herbal note to homemade sprays and diffuser blends for a fresh-smelling space.
Properties:
Common Name: Basil Oil
Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
Origin: Italy
Plant Part: Leaves and flowers
Extraction: Steam Distilled
Color: Clear
Consistency: Thin
Note: Top
Strength of Aroma: Medium
Aromatic Scent: Sweet, herbaceous, licorice-like, slightly campherous.
Blends Well With:
• Citrus Oils: Lemon, Lime, Bergamot, Grapefruit. Orange (Sweet or Blood)
• Herbaceous & Camphoraceous Oils: Rosemary, Clary Sage, Marjoram, Oregano, Thyme, Eucalyptus
• Minty Oils: Peppermint, Spearmint
• Floral Oils: Lavender, Geranium, Ylang Ylang, Rose
• Woodsy & Earthy Oils: Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Frankincense, Patchouli
• Spicy Oils: Black Pepper, Ginger, Cardamom
Helpful Tips:
• Add 1–2 drops to a bowl of steaming water, cover your head with a towel, and breathe deeply for a short, refreshing aromatic steam.
• Dilute with a carrier oil (like sweet almond or jojoba) and apply to pulse points for an energizing personal scent.
• Use sparingly in blends—basil oil is potent and a little goes a long way!
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