Basil (Holy), 100% Pure Essential Oil, Certified Organic

Certified Organic Irish Apothecary's Own Brand 100% Pure Essential Oil Holy Basil Organic Essential Oil, also known as Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), is celebrated for its distinctive and complex aroma. Here's a detailed description of its scent profile: Top Notes: The initial aroma of Holy Basil essential oil is fresh and green, reminiscent of a well-tended herb garden. It exudes a vibrant and invigorating quality that is both uplifting and refreshing. There are subtle citrusy notes that provide a hint of brightness and zing, similar to the scent of fresh lime or lemon zest, though not as strong or sharp. Middle Notes: As the top notes fade, the middle notes emerge with a warm, slightly spicy undertone. This spiciness is more subdued compared to oils like cinnamon or clove, and it carries a hint of sweetness, akin to a delicate blend of pepper and cloves. There is a nuanced floral quality intertwined with the herbaceousness. It’s not as pronounced as in true floral oils but adds a layer of complexity, reminiscent of fresh basil leaves with a touch of aromatic flowers. Base Notes: The base notes reveal a grounding, earthy undertone with slight woody elements. This provides a depth to the aroma, evoking the scent of forest undergrowth or damp soil, and contributes to the oil’s balancing and calming effects. Overall Characteristics Complex and Uplifting: Holy Basil essential oil is characterized by its complex aroma, which blends fresh, herbaceous, citrusy, spicy, and earthy notes. This combination creates a well-rounded and stimulating fragrance that can uplift and refresh the mind. Grounding and Balancing: The earthy and woody base notes offer a grounding effect, making it suitable for creating a balanced and calming atmosphere, despite its initial freshness and vibrancy. Descriptive Analogies Herbal Garden: Imagine walking through a lush herbal garden where the fresh scent of basil mingles with hints of citrus and delicate spices. Spicy Green Tea: The aroma can be compared to a freshly brewed cup of green tea with a hint of spice, offering both revitalization and a touch of warmth. Floral Herb Blend: It’s like a bouquet of fresh herbs with a hint of flowering plants, providing an aromatic experience that is both uplifting and soothing. Usage Contexts Aromatherapy: Holy Basil essential oil is used in aromatherapy for its uplifting, clarifying, and stress-relieving properties. It helps enhance mental clarity and focus while also providing a sense of calm. Meditation and Yoga: Due to its grounding and balancing effects, it is often used during meditation and yoga practices to support mental clarity and emotional equilibrium. Blending: It blends well with other essential oils, such as citrus oils (like lemon or orange) for an invigorating blend, or with grounding oils (like sandalwood or cedarwood) for a more balanced and calming formulation. Culinary and Wellness Products: Its unique aroma and potential therapeutic properties make it a valuable addition to natural wellness products, such as herbal teas, skincare formulations, and personal care items. Holy Basil Organic Essential Oil has a distinctive and multifaceted aroma characterized by its fresh, herbaceous top notes, spicy and sweet middle notes, and grounding earthy base notes. This complex fragrance profile offers both uplifting and calming effects, making it suitable for various applications in aromatherapy, meditation, and wellness. The interplay of herbal, citrus, spicy, and woody elements creates a unique scent experience that is both refreshing and balancing. Certified Organic Irish Apothecary's Own Brand 100% Pure Essential Oil Certified Organic Holy Basil is also known as Tulsi in Ayurvedic Clinical Medicine. Known to purify the Mind, Body and Spirit. Botanical Name Ocimum Sanctum Ocimum = Ocimum tenuiflorum Origin Nepal / India Family Lamiaceae Plant Part Leaves, shoots and flowers of the Holy Basil Herb Extraction Steam distilled leaves, shoots and flowers of the Holy Basil Herb Note Top Colour Golden yellow with some green tones. Consistency Light Yellow to Pale Green Scent A unique Licorice spicy warm odour. Blends With Citrus, herby, minty and woodsy oils. Group Herby The purest and finest of essential oils bringing you the best of natural medicine for your physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Amber Glass with aluminium cap, product includes a dropper and pipette enclosed. Approximate Weight 10ml = 40g 30ml = 80g 50ml = 120g This pure essential oil is undiluted, unadulterated and created just for you. It can be used in your diffuser (3-5 drops, depending on diffuser size, for whole water capacity), in your skincare, applied directly on the skin (patch test first), 15 drops per 100ml with good filtered water to make a mist or as you please. It is very effective with the tunnelling method or for an instant energy change. When we diffuse an essential oil, we passively ingest the molecules in the air. As they enter our bloodstream, we are benefitting from the intelligence and healing properties of the oil. Close lid tightly during uses. If you are using your product with the pipette on frequent usage, ensure the pipette is empty when placing back into your product. It is best to store your pipette separately if not in frequent use. This will prevent your pipette from degenerating and your oil evaporating. It is advisable to patch test product before use. Keep out of direct reach from children. Store in a cool dry place. Take necessary precautions when using other medicines.