It is mostly used for respiratory, muscular, and joint support
It is mostly used for respiratory, muscular, and joint support, but what makes the oil so much more powerful than the leaves is simply the potency. The compounds found in the oil of the steam distilled leaves, stems, and flowers are much greater than what we find in dried or even fresh leaves.
Primary Benefits:
-Soothes sore muscles and joints
- Assists with clear breathing
- Acts as a cooling agent for the skin
- Promotes mental alertness and lessens anxious feelings
Emotional Benefits: Emotionally and spiritually, basil essential oils are helpful in dealing with feelings of anxiety, fear, or nervousness, and has been said to be the oil of "renewal". It is strengthening and calming to the heart and mind, making it perfect for overwhelm, stress, fatigue, and may even assist a person in their efforts to overcome addiction.
Complimentary Oils: Basil blends well with Bergamot, Cypress, White Fir, Geranium, Helichrysum, Lavender, Lemongrass, Peppermint, and Wintergreen essential oils. Depending on your uses for this oil, substitutes may include: Cilantro, Spearmint, Thyme, Rosemary, and Wild Orange.
Popular Uses of Basil Essential Oil
- Diffuse to sharpen focus while studying or reading.
- Apply to minor skin irritations. For sensitive skin, dilute with fractionated coconut oil.
- Apply to fatigued or sore muscles and joints.
- Diffuse or apply topically to promote clear breathing (yes, it will make you hungry for caprese).
- Use basil essential oils topically on the feet or by diffusing them aromatically to fight fatigue
Inspiration for Using Basil Essential Oil :
- For a Household Cleaning Spray, combine in a glass spray bottle: 2 cups of filtered water, 1 cup of white vinegar, 20+ drops of lemon essential oil, 15+ drops of basil essential oil.
- For a focus and study aid try diffusing drops Lemon, 3 drops Basil and 2 drops Rosemary essential oil.
