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ITEC Aromatherapy Oil
Index

To display details of a specific Aromatherapy Oil
click on the relevant Oil name below

To display details of all Aromatherapy Oils in sequence click here
then use the "Next" link to display subsequent pages

Use the Oil Synonym Finder to locate alternate names
not found in the main Aromatherapy Oil Index

ITEC Aromatherapy Oil Detail

This eBook includes the 42 essential oils listed in Unit 3.1 Aromatherapy Theory. Each essential oil is listed on the main aromatherapy index page and includes:

botanical (latin) name, family name, synonyms,
botanical description and habitat
oil extraction method and production detail

safety contraindication and other detail
action (property) keyword list
blend with oil name list - restricted to the 42 nominated oil names
constituent 2 main keyword list and other keyword list
subtle detail such as chakra, ruling signs and planets
therapeutic usage keyword list and detail information with application method

The essential oil pages can be individually selected from the Aromatherapy Index page via links or viewed in alphabetic sequence using the Next links.

Additionally several supporting topics can be viewed from the main aromatherapy index page including:

Adulteration page with list of oils and brief detail
Application method page with 14 index keywords with detail
Carrier Oil page with 16 index keywords and detail
Extraction method page with 14 index keywords and detail
Perfume Note page
Safety detail page with 17 index keywords and detail

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Basil

Latin: Ocimum basilicum [Family: Labiatae / Lamiaceae]

Basil synonyms include Albahaca, American Dittany, Common Basil, European Basil, Exotic Basil, French Basil, Garden Basil, Joy of the Mountain, Ocimum basilicum, Our Herb, Sweet Basil, St Josephs Wort, True Sweet Basil, Tulsi, Witches Herb.

Botanical / Habitat

A tender annual or short-lived biennial growing to 24in (60cm) with square stems, purple flushed foliage and terminal racemes of pink-white flowers which blossom in late summer. It grows in well drained soil in sunny places in tropical Asia. The genus consists of about 150 species.

Extraction / Production

The essential oil is extracted by steam distillation from the flowering herb and is either colourless or a pale yellow with a light fresh scent. Basil has a top note and is uplifting and refreshing. The French or true basil oil is produced in Bulgaria, Egypt, France, Hungary, Italy and USA.

Basil is used in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine and was used by the ancient Greeks.

Basil safety data includes:

contraindication for pregnancy

excess may cause stupefying effect
may cause skin irritation
- especially in high concentration
possible sensitisation
- in some individuals
relatively non-irritant
relatively non-toxic

Basil keyword actions include:

Analgesic, Anti-depressant, Anti-spasmodic, Anti-venomous, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Bactericidal, Carminative, Cephalic, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Galactagogue, Insecticidal, Nervine, Prophylactic, Restorative, Stimulant, Stomachic, Sudorific, Tonic, Vermifuge.

Basil blends with:

Bergamot, Black Pepper, Clary Sage, Geranium, Lavender, Lime, Melissa, Neroli, Sandalwood, Sweet Marjoram.

Borneone, Camphor, Cineole, Citronellol, Eugenol, Limonene, Linalool, Ocimene, Pinene, Sylvestrene.

Basil can be used for the Crown chakra and promotes the flow of energy between Solar Plexus, Heart and Crown chakras.

Basil is ruled by the sign Aries, the planet Mars and the element Fire.

Also by 40 % of the First Ray, 20 % of the Sixth Ray and 40 % of the Seventh Ray.

Basil keyword usage includes:

Abdomen, Ache, Anxiety, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chest, Common Cold, Concentration, Confusion, Cough, Depression, Earache, Ears, Epilepsy, Fainting, Fatigue, Fear, Fever, Flatulence, Gout, Hiccup, Hysteria, Indecision, Indigestion, Infectious Disease, Influenza, Insect Bite, Insect Repellent, Insomnia, Malaria, Melancholia, Menstruation, Menstruation Absent Period, Menstruation Severe Pain, Migraine, Nausea, Nervous Exhaustion, Nervous Tension, Nose, Pain, Paralysis, Paranoia, Respiration, Rheumatism, Sinusitis, Stress, Vertigo, Vomiting, Whooping Cough.

Basil detail usage includes:

Circulatory & Lymphatic System

for continuous, dull throbbing pain (ache) applied as bath, compress or massage.

for parasitic disease spread by anopheles mosquito (malaria).

for localised mild to unbearable sensation (pain) applied as bath, compress or massage.

Digestive System

for abdominal pains due to Anti-spasmodic and Carminative actions.

for abdominal discomfort or fullness (flatulence) applied as massage.

for involuntary contraction of the diaphragm (hiccup).

for gastric distress due to eating too much or too quickly (indigestion) due to Anti-spasmodic and Carminative actions applied as massage.

for the sensation of needing to vomit (nausea) applied as massage or vaporisation.

for reflex action of ejecting contents of stomach (vomiting) due to Anti-spasmodic and Carminative actions applied as massage or vaporisation.

Immune System

for infection of the upper respiratory tract (common cold) both chronic and head type applied as bath, massage, steam inhalation or vaporisation.

for body temperature rise above the normal (fever) applied as bath or compress.

for contact disease caused by specific micro-organism (infectious disease).

for viral infection of the respiratory tract (influenza) applied as bath, massage, steam inhalation or vaporisation.

Muscular System

for complete or partial loss of controlled movement (paralysis).

for aches and pains affecting joints and muscles (rheumatism) applied as bath, compress or massage.

Neurological System

for recurrent seizure or temporary alteration to the brain function (epilepsy).

for temporary loss of consciousness (fainting).

for mental or physical tiredness following intense activity (fatigue).

for persistent short-sleeping (insomnia) applied as bath, massage or vaporisation.

for severe headache with blurred vision, nausea and vomiting (migraine) applied as compress.

for nervous exhaustion and fatigue applied as bath, massage or vaporisation.

for nervous tension and stress applied as bath, massage or vaporisation.

for interference with physical well-being or mental health (stress).

Reproductive System

for menstrual problems like scanty periods.

for absence of menstrual periods (amenorrhoea) applied as bath or massage.

for difficult or painful menstruation (dysmenorrhoea) applied as bath, compress or douche.

Respiration System

for inflammation of the bronchi with cough (bronchitis) applied as massage, steam inhalation or vaporisation.

for expelling irritant particles by violent exhalation (cough) applied as massage, steam inhalation or vaporisation.

for respiration disorders.

for inflammation of membrane lining facial sinuses (sinusitis) applied as steam inhalation.

for contagious coughing disease (whooping cough).

Skeletal System

for inflammation of the joints with pain, swelling and stiffness (arthritis).

for chest infections due to Antiseptic and Expectorant actions.

for pain in the ear (earache) applied as compress.

for infection of the ear (otitis).

for build-up of uric acid crystals in the joints (gout) applied as bath, massage, skin lotion or skin oil.

for projection of swollen mucous membrane (nasal polypus).

The Skin

for insect bites like mosquito and wasp applied as neat application, skin lotion or skin oil.

for use as an insect repellent applied as skin lotion, skin oil or vaporisation.

Emotional & Mental States

for generalised pervasive fear (anxiety) applied as bath, massage or vaporisation.

for poor concentration and relieving mental fatigue (concentration) especially improving concentration.

for impaired ability to remember and think clearly (confusion).

for feelings of sadness, hopelessness and pessimism (depression) applied as bath, massage or vaporisation.

for emotional state evoked by threat of danger (fear).

for state of neurosis brought on by severe stress (hysteria).

for inability to resolve or settle an issue (indecision).

for mental state characterised by excessive sadness (melancholia).

for persistent delusions about being persecuted (paranoia).

for sensation that ones surroundings are constantly moving (vertigo).

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