Basil Essential Oil Effects & Benefits

Basil Essential Oil

Maybe many people have not known basil essential oil in detail. Today, I will take you to understand the basil essential oil from four aspects.

Introduction of Basil Essential Oil

Basil essential oil, derived from the Ocimum basilicum plant, is commonly used to enhance the flavor of many recipes today. However, its uses extend far beyond the culinary world. Basil essential oil (sometimes called “sweet basil oil”) has been used for centuries to treat all kinds of health concerns. As a natural anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibiotic and diuretic, basil has been used in traditional Asian Indian medicine practices for years. Today, basil is known for its use in cases of stomach spasms, loss of appetite, fluid retention, head colds, warts and even intestinal worm infections.

Basil Essential Oil Effects & Benefits

1. Potent Antibacterial

Basil Essential oils can decrease bacteria due to spoilage and food-borne pathogens when it’s included in the water used to wash fresh organic produce. You can use basil oil in your home to remove bacteria from kitchens and bathrooms, prevent surface contamination and purify the air.

2. Cold and Flu Treatment

Basil oil is a natural anti-viral. Basil oil can be used as a natural cold remedy. If you’re sick, I recommend diffusing the oil throughout your home, add one to two drops to a steam bath, or make a homemade vapor rub using eucalyptus oil and basil oil that can massaged into the chest to open up your nasal passages.

3. Natural Odor Eliminator and Cleaner

Thanks to its antibacterial and antifungal properties, it’s been used for many culinary applications, including to eliminate odors and clean kitchen equipment.

4. Flavor Enhancer

Basil oil can also infuse a wide variety of recipes with its signature aroma and flavor. All it takes is adding one or two drops to juices, smoothies, sauces or dressings in place of using fresh torn basil.

5. Muscle Relaxant

Thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, basil oil can help with aching muscles. Useful as a natural muscle relaxer, you can rub a few drops of basil essential oil along with coconut oil into painful, swollen muscles or joints.

6. Ear Infection Remedy

Basil oil is sometimes recommended as a natural ear infection remedy. Rubbing a a couple drops of antibacterial basil oil diluted in a carrier oil like coconut or almond behind the ears and on the bottoms of the feet may speed up the time it takes to recover from ear infections while also reducing pain and swelling.

7. Homemade Toothpaste and Mouthwash

To remove bacteria and odor from your mouth, you can add several drops of pure basil oil to your mouthwash or toothpaste.

8. Energizer and Mood Enhancer

Inhaling basil can help restore mental alertness and fight fatigue. Diffuse basil essential oil throughout your home or inhale it directly from the bottle. You can also combine a couple drops of basil oil with a carrier oil like jojoba and put it on your wrists for an instant pick-me-up.

9. Insect Repellent

Basil can repel mosquitoes and help to prevent bug bites. To make a homemade bug spray or lotion, dilute several drops of basil essential oils with carrier oil and massage into skin or swollen bites as needed.

10. Acne and Insect Bite Remedy

Basil essential oil is one of several essential oils that can effectively kill skin pathogens that lead to acne breakouts. Using a clean cotton ball, apply one to two drops of basil oil along with coconut or jojoba oil to the affected area once or twice daily.

11. Digestive Booster

Basil essential oil is known for helping to stimulate digestion and naturally relieving constipation.

12. Stress-Fighter

Basil oil is known to be uplifting and renewing, which makes it useful for lowering symptoms of anxiety, fear or nervousness. Massage one or two drops with a carrier oil into your feet or over your adrenals nightly to reduce stress.

13. Hair Booster

To strip away excess grease or buildup on your hair while adding shine, add a drop or two of basil oil to your shampoo.

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Basil Essential Oil Usage

l Aromatically:

Basil essential oil can be diffused throughout your home using an oil diffuser or vaporizer. You can also inhale it directly from the bottle or rub several drops into your palms and then place your hands over your face to inhale.

l Topically:

Basil oil should be diluted with a carrier oil like coconut oil in a 1:1 ratio before applying to directly to your skin. Since it’s a potent oil, start very slowly and use several drops at a time. Basil oil can sometimes cause skin reactions to people with sensitive skin, so avoid using it on your face, neck or chest before making sure you react positively.

l Internally:

The FDA recognizes pure basil oil as safe for consumption , but this is only the case when using 100 percent therapeutic-grade, high-quality oil brands.You should only look for an oil that is made from the Ocimum basilicum. You can add a drop to water or take it as a dietary supplement by mixing it with raw honey or into a smoothie.

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The health benefits of basil essential oil may include its ability to alleviate nausea, inflammation, motion sickness, indigestion, constipation, respiratory problems, and fight bacterial infections. The oil is extensively used for culinary purposes in the Mediterranean region and still forms the active ingredient in many Italian recipes such as pesto. It is also used when making pasta and salads.

Precautions:Basil essential oil and basil in any other form should be avoided by pregnant, breastfeeding, or nursing women.