Organic Basil Sweet Oil (Linalool Chemo Type)
This sweet smelling herbal essential oil is produced in France via steam distillation from the flowering herb. The wonderfully reviving fragrance of basil organic essential oil gives the mind strength and clarity whilst helping to combat fatigue. Referred to as the "joy of the mountain", this material is true European basil that is traditionally been used for its cooling properties to tend to irritable skin & tend to burns & bites.
Functionality
- A sweet basil scent.
- Commonly used in food application in particular meats, as well as fragrance & irritable skin products (mosquito bites)
- Linalol content 42 to 46%.
- Estragole content 25 to 35%
- Methyl Eugenol - < 1.0%
Specification
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INCI Name: Ocimum Basillicum Oil
Method of Extraction: By steam distillation of the leaves and flowering tops.
Plant Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae) family
Origin: India
Shelf life: 2 to 3 years if stored correctly.
Blends well with: A good oil to blend with other essential oils such as Citronella, Bergamot & Geranium.
Chemical Constituents
Linalool (Alcohol), Borneone, Camphor, Cineole (Ketones), Methylchavicol, Eugeneol (Phenols), Ocimene, Pinene, Slyvestrene (Terpenes).
Organic Certification
Certified to European Organic Food Standards (EC No. 834/2007 & EC No. 889/2008) and the latest International COSMOS-Standard.
Safety
Organic Basil Oil is relatively non-toxic, non-irritant, possible sensitisation in some individuals.
Do not use on sensitive skin or whilst pregnant. Do not use in high concentrations or for long periods of time.
Allergens
Information to follow shortly.
Our Organic Essential Oils are certified by the Soil Association to the International COSMOS (Cosmetic) Standard and Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 and of Regulation (EC) No 889/2008, relating to Organic Food & Drink. Our processes and procedures for maintaining this high standard of organic certification are subject to annual inspection by the UK Organic Standards Certifier. To obtain a copy of our Organic Certificate and a list of all products that we can supply under or Organic Trading Schedule, please refer to the Organic Certification section of our Resource Centre.