Basil Oil By Shanker Neo & Fragrances

Basil oil is obtained from the leaves of Ocimum basilicum also known as basil. It is a tender low - growing culinary herb. The oil is used as an antimicrobial and is very high in vitamins and minerals. It is regarded as protective and purifier. I t is native to India, Iran and other tropical regions of Asia, having been cultivated there for more than 5,000 years. The dried leaves of O. basilicum contain 0.20-1% essential oil. The major compounds in the oil are linalool and methylchaviol. Other constituents include A-pinene, camphene, B-pinene, myrcene, limonene, cis-ocimene, camphor, linalool, methyl chavicol, Y - terpineol, citronellol, geraniol, methyl cinnamate and eugenol. It is having analgesic, antidepressant, antispasmodic, anti -venomous, carminative, cephalic, diaphoretic, digestive, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, insecticide, nervine, stomachic, sudorific, tonic and stimulant actions.