What is LCA Organic Exotic Basil Essential Oil 10 ml used for?
Exotic Basil essential oil is very effective for soothing digestive issues. It helps relieve nausea, stomachaches, bloating, and motion sickness. It also helps reduce stress, promotes relaxation, and calms nervousness.
LCA Exotic Basil Essential Oil can be used for:
- Symptoms related to stress and its physical manifestations (digestive pain, nervousness before falling asleep)
- Spasmodic organic pain
Exotic basil is a highly fragrant annual plant with white or pinkish flowers in spikes.Exotic basil essential oil has many benefits, such as:
- Powerful antispasmodic
- Digestive tonic andcarminative; aids in the elimination of gas
- Analgesic andanti-inflammatory
- Antiviral, antibacterial
Exotic basil essential oil is known for its powerful antispasmodic properties. The linalool present in the essential oil works by inhibiting the release of acetylcholine, thereby reducing muscle contractions. In addition, it interferes with calcium channels at the neuromuscular junction, thereby reducing striated muscle contraction. This action makes it an effective musculotropic antispasmodic, ideal for relieving muscle spasms and gastrointestinal disorders.
Exotic basil essential oil also possesses remarkable analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. The linalool present in the oil binds to opioid receptors, thereby exerting an opioid-like analgesic effect. Furthermore, it reduces carrageenan-induced edema, thereby demonstrating anti-inflammatory activity. This essential oil may be beneficial for relieving pain and inflammation associated with conditions such as arthritis and muscle pain.
Exotic basil essential oil has significant antimicrobial and antiparasitic properties. It is effective against various bacteria, including Campylobacter jejuni, Escherichia coli, and Staphylococcus aureus, as well as against parasites such as Giardia lamblia and lice. In addition, the methylchavicol contained in the oil is toxic to several insect pests, making it an effective natural insecticide.
This essential oil also has a beneficial effect on the central nervous system. Linalool promotes learning and memory by stimulating nicotinic receptors, while also having a sedative effect that reduces motor activity and promotes sleep. Furthermore, it acts on glutamate receptors, inducing an anticonvulsant effect that may be beneficial in the treatment of epileptic seizures.
In addition to its main properties, exotic basil essential oil offers other health benefits. It acts as a liver tonic, promoting liver health and aiding digestion. Furthermore, it possesses anti-allergic, antiviral, anthelmintic, and gut flora-balancing properties. This essential oil is also renowned for its tonic effect on the digestive and hepatobiliary systems.
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How should this essential oil be used?
Digestive issues: Dilute in a vegetable oil and massage into the abdomen. Or take internally after consulting a specialist.
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Precautions for Use
- Possible skin irritation at high concentrations: note thatmethyl chavicolis derived from aphenol(dilute in 50% vegetable oil)
- Contraindicated for pregnant or breastfeeding women
- For adult use only
- Do not diffuse, inhale, or add to the bath
- Do not swallow
- Recommended for topical use only
- Harmful if swallowed; acute toxicity when ingested
- May cause a skin allergy
What is its composition?
Botanical name: Laurus nobilis
Part of the plant used: Leaves
Extraction method: Complete steam distillation
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Main chemical compounds
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Monoterpenols (Linalool)
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50 to 55%
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Other chemical compounds
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Phenols (eugenol)
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6 to 8%
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Oxides (Cineol)
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7 to 10%
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Monoterpenes
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traces
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Sesquiterpenes
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100% pure chemotyped essential oil (free of other similar essential oils), 100% full-spectrum (undiluted, undeterpenated, unrectified…), 100% natural (not denatured with synthetic molecules)
Packaging
10 ml bottle.