Sunday, November 17, 2024

Basil

 dari buku Essential Oil Desk Reference 6th Edition



Basil (Ocimum basilicum)

Botanical Family : Lamiaceae

Plant Origin : India, Utah, France
 
Extraction Method : Steam distilled from leaves, stems, and flowers.

Key Constituents : 
         
Methylchaicol (estragol) (70-90%)
          Linolol (1-20%)
          1,8-Cineole (Eucalyptol) (1-7%)

Orac :  54,000 μTE/100g

Historical Data : Used  extensively in traditional Asian Indian medicine, basil's name is derived from "basileum" the Greek name for king. In the 16th century, the powdered leaves were inhaled to treat migraines and chest infections. The Hindu people put basil sprigs on the chest of the dead people to protect them from evil spirits. Italian women wore basil to attract possible suitors. It was listed in Hildegard's Medicine, a compilation of early German medicines by highly regarded Benedictine herbalist Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179).

Medicinal Properties :  Powerful antispasmodic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxant.

Uses : migraines, throat/lung infection, insect bites.

Fragrant Influence :  Fights mental fatigue

Application :  Dilute 1 part essential oil with 4 parts V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or other pure vegetable oils
   1)  Apply 2-4 drops on location
   2)  apply on VitaFlex points (crown, forehead, heart, navel, or around ear for earache.
   3)  inhale directly
   4)  diffuse
   5)  take as dietary supplements

Cautions :  Avoid using if epileptic.

Found in :  Aroma Siez, Clarity, M-Grain

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