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Basil Essential Oil - A Well-known Ayurvedic Panacea!

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Explore ways of its day-to-day applications! Basil is considered a superfood for the body and skin in Ayurveda. It is known as Tulsi (botanical name- Ct. Estragole) in tropical country India. Its juice is widely consumed to cure cough and cold conditions. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties suitable for skin disorders. Basil essential oil is extracted from the leaves and twigs of the herbal plant through steam distillation. It has a thin consistency and a slight sweet peppery odor. The variety and season of cultivation affect the composition of basil essential oil in quantity and quality. Basil oil has a warm balsamic woody aroma that reduces stress and anxiety. A combination of basil, geranium, and wild orange essential oils works well in aromatherapy. Its high linalool content offers health benefits to the mind and body. It adds taste to the seasonings of the food items such as pasta, meat, and pizza. But the question arises of how to use basil oil in cooking. Here ar...

Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil - Best for Aromatherapy and Wellness

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Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil Take a look at the different facets and reality of Therapeutic Grade Essential oil! Essential oils are aplenty, and their manufacturers and suppliers are present in almost every part of the world. Essential oils are derived from the parts of the plant. Their safety, properties, and benefits are best known to their manufacturers and users. The essential oil suppliers use the ‘therapeutic grade’ term to signify its therapeutic features and safety for different uses. However, no all-accepted regulatory body governs or controls the usage of this term concerning product qualities. Usually, therapeutic grade essential oil implies that The oil is extracted from plant material only through steam distillation or cold-press method.  The oil is a pure and natural essential oil that can be used safely by diluting with carrier oils. The oil is free from artificial odor, color, preservatives, or chemicals. The manufacturing, packaging, and shipping practices of th...