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Botonical Name | : | Ocimum basilicum | |
CAS # | : | 8015-73-4 | |
Country of Origin | : | India | |
Color & Odor | : | Pale yellow to amber color liquid with Sweet, spicy, fresh aroma odor. | |
Solubility | : | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.900 - 0.960 @ 25 °C | |
Optical Rotation | : | N.A. | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.470 - 1.530 @ 25 °C | |
Flash Point | : | >100 °C | |
Major Constituents | : | Methyle chavicol, Linalool | |
Plant Part Used | : | Leaves | |
Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
Sweet Basil Oil is obtained from Ocimum basilicum herb, an annual plant that belongs to Lamiaceae species of plant. Originated in Pacific Island and tropical regions of Asia, this herb has powerful therapeutic attributes. CONSTITUENTS:
This oil contains compounds like camphene, a-pinene, y-terpineol, eugenol, methyl chavicol, methyl cinnamate, geraniol, cis-ocimene, estragole, citronellol, myrcene, linalool, camphor, limonene and b-pinene. AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
This essential oil has spice like pleasant smell that has refreshing effect on mind. With having slight resemblance with the scent of woody oil and balsam, its top note smell can be described as strong aroma. BLENDS WITH:
Sweet Basil Oil can be combined with other essential oils of grapefruit, cedar wood, neroli, geranium, black pepper, bergamot, marjoram, lavender, verbena, lemon, ginger and fennel. COMMON NAMES:
This oil is popularly mentioned as sweet basil oil. USES:
Sweet Basil Oil is known for its antispasmodic, analgesic, digestive, carminative, expectorant, fever reducing, anti-venomous and antidepressant properties. 
