Basil (Chavicol) Organic Essential Oil

Basil (Chavicol) Organic Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Ocimum Basilicum

Plant Part: Leaves & Flowering Tops

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Description: Essential oil produced by steam distillation of culinary basil (Ocimum Basilicum) of the anisic form, high in Estragole (aka Methyl Chavicol) and very low in linalool.  This sweet smelling herbal essential oil is commonly used in fragrances, the aroma of Basil is a hard one not to involve in your formulation to achieve a fresh, earthy finished product.

Consistency: Light

Colour: Clear Yellow

Blends well with: Most herbal oils, Bergamot, Lavender, Lime and Frankincense

Aromatic Scent: Sweet, Spicy, Fresh and Earthy