Have you heard of
Basil Essential oil? How is it prepared?
Why is it so beneficial? Basil Essential is prepared from a plant, called
Ocimum basilicum plant. This plant is used in many recipes to raise their
flavor. Particularly, in Thai curries, it’s mostly used to add up aroma to the
food, for example, if used in tomato soup, it brings a delightful fragrance.
Of course, its
benefits go far beyond the cooking world. It has been used for centuries to
treat various kinds of health concerns. As it has anti-inflammatory, antiviral,
antibiotic and diuretic properties, today, basil essential oil is being used
mostly for health issues like stomach spasms, appetite loss, fluid retention,
head colds, warts and even intestinal worm infections. Basil Essential oil is
extracted by the steam distillation of the flowering herb.
Basil essential oil
is composed of chemical substances like linalol, methyl chavicol, eugenol,
limonene and citronellol and can be used for following problems:
1.
Treating Cold and
Asthma
2.
Treating Infections
3.
Reduce stress,
anxiety, insomnia and migraines
4.
Improve blood
circulation
5.
Used in Skin care
6.
Used as a
Digestive tonic
7.
Hair booster
History of Basil Essential Oil
Basil essential oils
were first used by ancient Greeks hundreds of years ago for bathing and body
massage practices, because the aroma of this oil attracted them. On the other
hand, Egyptians use this for worshiping gods and also use for preserving the
dead bodies. In India, this is called “Tulsi”. People believe and worship
because their belief is that it protects the soul and is very sacred. God
resides in it.
