Basil Essential Oil - A Well-known Ayurvedic Panacea!


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 are some ways,


  • Drizzle the oil on the pieces of bread during grilling. 

  • Toss up some green vegetables in sea salt and basil oil.

  • Add a few drops of basil oil while making soup.

  • Mix a few drops of the oil in salads and pasta.


Besides cooking, basil oil can be used as a remedy for various skin problems. Following are the ways to use basil essential oil 

  • Mix 2-3 drops of basil oil and jojoba oil each and apply it to small wounds, sores, and eczema affected areas regularly.

  • Add 2-3 drops of basil oil to the 10 ml lemon hydrosol and use it as cleanser and toner.

  • Dilute tea tree essential oil and basil oil in equal measure and apply them to the acne and pimples.

  • Mix basil oil with lemon juice and apply on ringworm or skin infections.


The common hair problems such as dandruff, itchy scalp, and hair fall are effectively addressed by basil essential oil.

  • Apply the mixture of coconut oil and basil oil on the scalp and massage the hair roots gently. It increases blood flow, alleviates itching, and reduces dandruff.




Suitable Blends for Basil Oil


Geranium, Bergamot, Clary sage, cedarwood, grapefruit, marjoram, and lemon essential oils blend well with basil oil for topical application. In contrast, eucalyptus, ginger, spearmint, camphor, clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg essential oils work in tune with basil oil for respiratory issues. For insect repelling, basil oil functions effectively with citronella, thyme, tea-tree, and catnip essential oils. Basil oil blends well with lime, camphor, ginger lily, clove, and eucalyptus essential oils for aromatic diffusion and inhalation.


Basil grows like a weed, so the basil plants are mostly wildcrafted or organically grown with minimum human intervention and no chemicals. The manufacturers extract oil from such plants and, so they can be easily called organic essential oil manufacturers. They are engaged not only in the manufacturing of single essential oil but also in the trading of other natural essential oils wholesale. 



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