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... and antidepressant properties. It relieves mental fatigue, clears the mind, and improves concentration. It is expectorant and antiseptic, used for all types of chest infections, also excellent in the treatment of congested sinuses, chronic colds, head colds, and whooping cough. The antispasmodic and carminative properties of basil help to relieve abdominal pains, indigestion, and vomiting. It works really well on tired muscle, especially in a massage oil used after hard physical work or strenuous exercise; it also...more

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Basil: Migraine Relief (401 words)
by - written on 12/01/02 (Very useful, 54 readings)
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Basil (Ocimum basilicum) was considered by the Greeks to be a regal plant – the Greek word for Basil is actually King! It is also valued and widely used in traditional Chinese and Indian Ayurvedic Medicine. The essential oil is extracted from the leaves by steam distillation. The oil can be clear or pale yellow, and is very therapeutic. There are many varieties of basil, but French basil is the most commonly used in aromatherapy. This uplifting and refreshing oil has a strong spicy-sweet aroma that is often most appealing in a blend with other oils. It blends well many oils, for example: - Bergamot - Cedarwood - ... Read the complete review

It's essential to know your basil oil from your basil oi ... (482 words)
by - written on 22/09/01 (Very useful, 88 readings)
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Before I start I just need to clear up a common misunderstanding about Basil Oil. The term Basil Oil is often used to refer to virgin olive oil which is infused with basil leaves to make it aromatic. This is used in cooking. The basil oil used in aromatherpy is obtained from entire above ground part of the plant (ocimum basilicum) by steam distillation and is a different thing. The aroma of this essential oil is spicey and fresh. It has a slightly balsamic tang to it and is grown commercialy in many different countries including Bulgaria. It is used in perfumes, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, soap, medicine and fruit and will keep for up to three years from the ... Read the complete review

Basil: Grow the plant! (120 words)
by - written on 10/09/00 (Somewhat useful, 77 readings)
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I love Basil, especially with the right food! However, I would stay away from this oil if you are unsure about Aromatherapy as it is very potent and should only be used by the smallest of quantities. It’s got a sweet-spicy smell and is said to be yet another aphrodisiac. Whether I believe that is another story. It is more commonly used as an alternative medicine for tiredness, headaches and poor circulation. Personally, it is much easier to grown some basil in your garden, then pluck the leaves and simmer them in your oil burner, it does have nearly the same effect and you can save your money! ... Read the complete review