Basil Oil (Holy Basil)

Botanical Name: Ocimum Sanctum

Country Of Origin: India

Cultivation: Organically/ Traditionally Cultivated

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Parts Extracted From: Leaves & Flowers

Shelf Life: 4-5 Years

Colour & Appearance: Pale Yellow to Yellow Colour

Safety & Warnings: Holy Basil Essential Oil (oral usage) inhibit blood clotting, cause drug interactions, cause skin & mucous membrane sensitization. Contraindications: May interact with pethidine, MAOIs or SSRIs, anticoagulant medication, major surgery, peptic ulcer, hemophilia & other bleeding disorders.

Advantages & Applications: Basil has antioxidant, antibiotic, antiseptic, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antiulcer, chemopreventive and antipyretic properties.
It is helpful in preventing common cold, cough, fever, It has stimulant as well as anthelminthic property.
It is also used as mosquito and insect repellent.

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