What is Pranarôm Organic Basil Essential Oil used for?
It is an annual herb growing 20 to 50 cm tall, with branching stems that form clumps and oval leaves of a beautiful dark green color (some varieties have wine-red leaves due to the presence of anthocyanins). Its flowers are yellowish-white to reddish, grouped in whorls of six.
Several varieties of basil are cultivated: the large green variety, best known as “pistou” and the most common (O. basilicum var. Genovese), purple basil (O. basilicum purpurascens), lemon basil (O. basilicum citriodorum), and Thai basil (O. basilicum var. thyrsiflora and var. dianatnejadii).
It is the “pistou” of southern France, widely used in cooking, and it is also the basis for “pesto,” an Italian condiment. Native to Asia, the Greeks became acquainted with it following the campaigns of Alexander the Great. In medieval Europe, it was considered one of the plants used in witchcraft.
Basilessential oil (Ocimum basilicum) has anthelmintic and insecticidal properties. It is stimulating, uplifting, a powerful antispasmodic, and neuro-regulatory. It normalizes the intestinal flora. It is an anti-inflammatory and analgesic. It is an antioxidant essential oil with venous and prostatic decongestant properties, as well as anti-infective (antiviral) properties. It is also antifungal, as well as a digestive and hepatobiliary tonic.
This essential oil is used for the following therapeutic indications:
- Aerophagia, gastritis, pancreatic insufficiency, nausea, digestive spasms, gastroenteritis
- Motion sickness
- Spasmophilia, anxiety, certain types of depression, post-infectious asthenia, insomnia
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Venous circulatory disorders, dysmenorrhea
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How to use this essential oil?
Digestive massage: Dilute 2 drops in a spoonful of vegetable oil and massage the abdomen in circular motions.
Inhalation or diffusion: To relieve stress, mental agitation, or to aid relaxation.
For cramps: Apply topically (diluted) to tense or painful areas.
Precautions:
For use by adults and children over 6 years of age only. Not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Never use undiluted on the skin or mucous membranes. For internal use only under medical supervision.
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FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Is it effective against digestive pain?
Yes, it’s one of the best antispasmodic oils. It quickly relieves digestive discomfort and abdominal cramps.
Can it be used to manage stress?
Absolutely. It’s very soothing for the nervous system and helps relieve tension.
Is it suitable for children?
It is not recommended for children under 6 years of age. For older children, it can be used with caution, always diluted.
Can it be used in cooking?
It is not intended for food use. Internal use should only be done under medical supervision.
What is the best way to use it?
Apply it as an abdominal massage diluted in a vegetable oil or use it in a diffuser to soothe the mind.
What is its composition?
Pranarom Organic Basil Essential Oil
Ocimum Basilicum - organic
Distilled part: Flowering aerial parts
Aromatic compounds:
- Phenol methyl ether: chavicol ME or predominantly methyl chavicol, cis-anethole, and trans-anethole. Methyl chavicol is absent or present only in trace amounts in French basil (aromatic profile: linalool, geraniol, 1,8-cineole, eugenol) but accounts for up to 70–90% in exotic Indian basil
- Monoterpene alcohols: linalool (12–14% and up to 80% in Mediterranean chemotypes), fenchol, terpinene-1-ol-4, alpha-terpineol, citronellol
- Terpene esters: fenchyl acetate and linalyl acetate
- Phenols: eugenol (1%)
- Eugenol methyl ether
- Ketones: (1%): 3-octanone, camphor
- Oxides: 1,8-cineole, trans-ocimene oxide
Packaging: 5 mL dropper bottle