Did you know

In Tudor England it was customary to present little pots of basil as a compliment to someone special?

According to Vivian A. Rich in Cursing the Basil and other Folklore of the Garden, the language of flowers provided for all contingencies in a relationship including lovers’ quarrels. When the quarrel became truly bitter and hostile, basil could be sent to declare hatred.

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BASIL

Latin Binomial: Ocimum basilicum L ct. linalool
Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae)

Essential Oil: Aniseed with a minty note.
Extraction Method: Steam distilled
Part Used:  The essential oil is steam distilled from the flowering tops of the plants.
Yield: Approximately 0.08%

Aroma:  Fresh, slightly spicy.
Odour intensity:  High
Perfume Note:  Middle
Blends well with:  bergamot, clary sage, lime, citronella, geranium, hyssop and other green notes.
Perfume Key Qualities: Restorative, tonic, antidepressant, refreshing, uplifting, fortifying, purifying, clearing, warming, stupefying (in excess).

Cautions:  There are other chemotypes which have stronger cautions so be clear you know which chemotype you have. Use in low concentrations and avoid on sensitive skins.  Do not use in pregnancy.

THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES

Basil has antibacterial, antidepressant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, digestive, emmenagogue, expectorant, uplifting, tonic and stimulating properties.

SUBTLE ENERGIES 

Basil lifts the mind and clears mental fatigue.  Helpful in enhancing creative awareness.

ENERGETIC ASSOCIATIONS
  • Chakra:
  • TCM Meridian: Liver, Stomach and Kidney.
  • Ayurveda Doscha: Balances Vata, lowers Kapha. If used in excess it can increase Pitta.
  • Animal Connection:
  • Crystal:
  • Color: Yellow-green for leaves and purple/white for flowers.
  • Numerology: Basil 6; Sweet Basil 5; Ocimum basilicum

Reference

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Tony Burfield, Natural Aromatic Materials – Odours & Origins, 2000
Ernst Guenther, The Essential Oil, Vol V, 1948 reprinted 1972
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Peter Holmes, Aromatica, Vol 1 and 2.  Singing Dragon 2016 & 2019
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Dr Light & Dr Bryan Miller, Ayurveda & Aromatherapy, Lotus Press, 1005
Tisserand and Young, 2nd Edition Essential Oil Safety, 2014
Valerie Ann Worwood, The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, 25th Anniversary Edition, New World Library, Novato, California, 1991, 2016
https://numerologyworx.com/personality-numerology-number/