Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
Origin: Egypt, Comore Islands (Madagascar), France USA, Italy, Spain, Vietnam
Fragrance: Sweet, herbaceous, licorice-like, slightly campherous, warm, rich, sharp, peppery, aniseed-like.
Therapeutic Properties: Antidepressant, antiseptic, analgesic, aphrodisiac, bactericide,, expect oral antispasmodic, carminative, cephalic, digestive, restorative, general stimulant, anti-spasmodic, stomachic, tonic and insecticide.

Uses:
Basil has been used for colds, memory, digestion, regulating the menstrual cycle, and applied to bites and stings, decongestant of the veins and pulmonary arteries. Weak nervous conditions, headache, tension, stress and muscular spasm.

Blends Well with: Bergamot, Lime, Clary sage, Marjoram Cedarwood, Cypress Eucalyptus, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Orange, Naiouli, Pine Sage, Tea Tree and sage.

Cautions: Use sparingly with caution.. Avoid in cases of liver problems. Methyl chavicol one of the main constituents is moderately toxic, and can be irritating to the skin and may also be carcinogenic. No to be used on children under 16 years of age. Not to be used in baths.
-Avoid during pregnancy.
-Dilute before use.