Basil Spotlight

Basil essential oil is soothing and refreshing to both the mind and body and is one of our favorite oils for massaging fatigued muscles. The aroma is uplifting and helps ease the weight of stress, plus Basil has some wonderful immune support properties! Basil Vitality is a great way to use Basil as a supplement and proves circulatory and digestive support. It also infuses recipes with its sweet, herbaceous flavor!

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JUST A DROP OF BASIL

  • Has an earthy, herbaceous, and spicy aroma that calming and uplifting when diffused during times of everyday stresses
  • Eases occasional muscle and joint discomfort when applied with massage
  • Contains antioxidant properties that support overall health and well-being
  • Helps support a healthy digestive system
  • Can be added to a daily regimen to support female wellness
  • Supports a healthy circulatory system when combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise
  • Is great for immune and respiratory health, especially when applied alongside the other ‘Raindrop' oils
  • Adds a fresh, herbaceous flavor to recipes – salad dressings, sauces, and marinades

Basil essential oil has an herbaceous aroma that refreshes the mind and spirit and soothes fatigued muscles when massaged into the skin. It's a great addition to your head-on tension roller! The same way that a walk through a flourishing herb garden can soothe your spirit, Basil is a wonderful oil to apply or diffuse during times of stress and mental fatigue.

Basil Vitality supports the circulatory and digestive systems when combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise, making it a great choice for a daily supplement. You can also cook with Basil Vitality!. Its sweet, herbaceous flavor makes it a great addition to your favorite savory recipes. Basil and Basil Vitality are the same essential oil.

BACKGROUND
Basil has been used for centuries for medicinal and spiritual purposes. Alexander the Great is believed to have brought basil to ancient Greece, and the powdered leaves were used to treat migraines and respiratory needs in the 16th century. It was listed in Hildegard's Medicine, a highly regarded text of herbal medicines in the 1100s.

Basil is also considered a symbol of love, eternal life, purification, and protection in Hindu culture. In some folklore, basil is used as a good luck charm for protection and to attract wealth.

Basil essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves, stems, and flowers of the plant.

KEY CONSTITUENTS
Methyl Chavicol, Eucalyptol

PRODUCT OPTIONS

  • Basil and Basil Vitality are the same essential oil.
  • Basil Essential Oil
  • Basil Vitality Essential Oil
  • Basil is found in Aroma Siez, Clarity, and M-Grain essential oil blends as well as Master Formula and KidScents MightyVites vitamins and KidScents MightyZyme enzymes.

DAILY HABITS WITH BASIL

  • Add a drop to your lotion to cleanse and soothe the skin.
  • Massage a few diluted drops into skin to help reduce occasional nervous tension.
  • Ease occasional muscle and joint discomfort by applying Basil with massage.
  • Add Basil to Ortho Sport or Ortho Ease massage oils to soothe fatigued muscles.
  • Make this Shark Week Massage Oil blend. To a 2 or 4 oz pump container add:
    • 40 drops Angelica
    • 30 drops Copaiba
    • 30 drops Basil
    • Fill container with Dragon Time Massage Oil
  • Use Basil in a Raindrop Roller for immune and respiratory support:
    • 10mL roller bottle
    • 10-15 drops each Oregano, Basil, Thyme, Marjoram, Cypress, Wintergreen, Peppermint, Aroma Siez, Lavender or Valor
    • Optional: 2-3 pumps OrthoEase Massage oil
    • Fill with carrier of choice
  • Indulge in this DIY Bath Soak for a little muscle TLC:
  • Use Basil to make DIY Oil-Infused Shower Melts for respiratory support
    • 1 Cup Baking Soda
    • 1/2 Cup High Quality Epsom Salt
    • 30 Drops Of Essential Oil – Basil, Peppermint, Eucalyptus in any combination
    • Water (about 2-3 teaspoons)
    • Silicone mold
    • Pour the baking soda and epsom salt into a mixing bowl. Slowly add water, about 2 teaspoons, and mix well. If the mixture is not holding, add another teaspoon of water. Add essential oil(s) of your choice and mix well. Scoop into silicone molds and let sit overnight. Remove and store in an airtight container.
    • To use, simply place a shower melt on the floor of the shower near the water but not directly in the stream. Enjoy!
  • Whip up this simple DIY Linen Spray to bring a bit of the herb garden into your home
  • Add Basil Vitality to your daily regimen:
    • Add a drop to your recipes to help support a healthy digestive system.
    • Add an oil-dipped toothpick amount to your soups, dips, and recipes to support overall well-being.
  • Remember when adding Basil Vitality to your recipes, less is more for a fresh and herby addition to salad dressings, sauces, and marinades.
  • Add Basil to a daily regimen to support female wellness. Apply over the abdomen or use Basil Vitality in an empty vegetable capsule with olive oil as a supplement.

DIFFUSE
Diffuse this grounding oil with citrus or tree oils for emotional support or use it with other respiratory support oils when needed.

  • Herb Garden: 4 drops Lavender, 3 drops each Basil, Rosemary
  • Zen Place: 5 drops Patchouli, 4 drops Basil, 2 drops Ylang ylang
  • Feminine Energy: 4 drops Basil, 3 drops each Clary Sage, Ylang ylang
  • Herbal Remedy: 3 drops each Basil, Oregano, Frankincense, Lemon