Basil (estragol) Oil

Basil oil is distilled from the  botanical Ocimum Basilicum. The plant typically grown and herbe for its leaves which are popular in many food dishes in India.

There are a number of chemotypes  available in this family and this variety is high in Methyl chavicol (Estragol) which is around 85% of the component mixer. Estragol is used in perfumes and as a food additive for flavor. 

Method of Extraction :

It is distilled by steam distillation method  of the leaves.

Health Benefits of Basil oil : 

-Anxiety 

-Nausea

-Muscle aches

-Insect bites

-Chest Infections

-Digestive discomfort

- Headache

Olfactive Description  of Basil oil :

-Sweet

-Spicy

-Anisic

-Green top note with light woody middle note

Appearance :

Light yellow liquid