Black Pepper Carrot Cedarwood
Chamomile Roman Cinnamon Clary Sage
Clove Cypress Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus Lemon Fennel Frankincense
Geranium Ginger Grapefruit
Jasmine Juniperberry Lavender
Lemon Lemongrass Marjoram
Melissa Myrrh Naartjie
Neroli Niaouli Orange (Sweet)
Patchouli Peppermint Petitgrain
Pine Needle Rose Rosemary
Sandalwood (west Indian) Thyme
Ti – Tree Ylang – Ylang
COMMON NAME:
Sweet BASIL, French Basil, Tulsi (Ayurvedic)
PROPERTIES & INDICATIONS:
MIND
Nerve tonic. Sharpens senses. Encourages concentration. Calms hysteria and has an uplifting effect on depression.
BODY
Superb with headaches especially migraine. Claimed to get rid of nasal polyps and earache. Could reduce allergies due to its effect on the adrenal cortex.
Often used for sinus congestion, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, flu and whooping cough.
Imitates the oestrogen hormone so is useful with menstrual problems, and gives rapid expulsion of the afterbirth.
Useful for wasp and insect bites.
May help to minimise uric acid levels and so relieve gout.
SKIN
Refreshing tonic action. May help to control acne.
OTHER USES:
Fine perfumery, soaps and dental products and savoury foods.
BLENDS WELL WITH:
Bergamot, Black Pepper, Clary Sage, Geranium, Lavender, Marjoram, Melissa, Neroli, Sandalwood
(With thanks to Matthew from Essential Oils)
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