Botanical Name: Osmium basilica
Country of Origin: Canada and America
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
Plant Part: Leaves
Aromatic Scent: Sweet vaguely anise-like, mint, smoky odor
Blends Well With: Bergamot, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Lime, Eucalyptus, Juniper, Lemon, Rosemary
Basil essential oil is great for massage and to bring clarity. Diffuse, mix into blends or apply topically in 2-5% dilution.
In Greek its name means ‘royal remedy’ or ‘king’.
It is a beloved culinary plant of Indian, Asian, and Mediterranean countries.
Basil’s botanical name is Osmium basilica. Osmium is derived from the Greek word osmic, which means to smell.
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