Basil Essential Oil, Sweet ct Linalool

100% Pure Sweet Basil Essential Oil, ct. linalool has a warm, spicy-sweet aroma and is wonderful for massage blends. Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum L., ct. linalool Origin: Egypt Family: Lamiaceae Aroma: Warm, spicy, basil-like  Perfume Note: Top Method of Extraction: Steam distillation Source: Leaves Main Chemical Components, Linalool, eugenol, 1,8 cineole Blends Well With: Lavender, Bergamot, Clary Sage and Geranium Description: We love basil essential oil because we find it to be an invigorating and refreshing aroma. Try diffusing it after a difficult day to renew your spirits and clear your mind.  This is the basil we recommend for any topical use. A warming oil, Basil is lovely in a massage base or a bath when one is feeling worn out, weak, exhausted and can't see their way forward. Salvatore Battaglia recommends Basil essential oil for those times when we might feel vulnerable or indecisive. For headaches, try a few drops of basil and lavender in a lotion base. Rub gently on the neck area to soothe tension. This might also be a nice blend to support the digestive system. Cautions: This basil is the preferred choice for those with sensitive skin due to its high linalool and low methyl chavicol concentrations. For topical use dilute to a maximum of 3%.