BASIL

Basil essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves of the basil plant.

​Aromatically, it has a warm, spicy, herbal scent.

​Basil has a warm, spicy, yet herbal aroma known to reduce anxious feelings. Basil provides great benefits to both the mind and body due to its high linalool content, making it an ideal application to help reduce feelings of tension when applied to the temples and back of the neck. Basil is commonly used in cooking to add a fresh, herbal flavor to meats, pastas, and entrée dishes, and it is also cooling to the skin. The aroma of Basil helps promote a sense of focus and a stress-relieving experience.

Top Uses

Always follow recommended dilution when applying.
Use caution when taking internally.
  • It acts as a cooling agent for the skin.
  • It promotes mental alertness and lessens occasional anxious feelings.*
  • Diffuse Basil to promote a sense of focus while studying, reading, or completing other tasks that require mental clarity.
  • Massage Basil and Wintergreen with dōTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil on the back of the neck for a stress-relieving experience.
  • This essential oil may help to ease monthly feminine discomfort.*
  • Take a drop of Basil internally to provide soothing support during your menstrual cycle.*
  • Diffuse Basil for feelings of relief at the end of your work day.
  • Add it to your favorite Italian dishes for a refreshing taste.
  • Blend Basil with Lime, Bergamot, and/or Peppermint for an invigorating aroma.
  • Apply it to the temples and the back of the neck to reduce feelings of tension.
  • Basil supports healthy immune function and response.*
  • This essential oil has cleansing properties.
  • It helps to support healthy blood flow.*
  • Apply this essential oil topically to reduce the appearance of blemishes.
  • It may soothe and calm the nervous system.*
  • Basil supports gastrointestinal health and function.*
  • It helps to reduce gas.*
  • Diffuse Basil to promote feelings of calmness and relaxation.
  • Combine Basil with Clove and Tea Tree for a mouth rinse that keeps the gums and teeth clean and healthy.
  • Basil may calm tense muscles.*
  • Combine Basil with Geranium and citrus essential oils for an uplifting massage.

Emotional Aspects

Basil is regarded as the "Oil of Renewal."

​It may assist one in feeling energized, renewed, rejuvenated, rested, and strengthened. Basil may also assist you in releasing feeling anxious, overwhelmed, drained, exhausted, and negative habits.​

Main Constituents

Linalool
  • Calming and relaxing aroma surface cleansing properties
  • May support healthy immune system function and gastrointestinal health*
  • Soothes and calms nervous system*
1,8-Cineole (eucalyptol)
  • Surface cleansing properties
  • May support healthy respiratory system function* 
Eugenol
  • May help keep mouth and teeth clean
  • May provide antioxidant properties*
  • May promote healthy immune response*
  • Supports cellular and cardiovascular health* 
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Scent Profile

Top to Middle
  • Herbaceous
  • Spicy
  • Anise-like
  • ​Camphoraceous

Substitutions

Emotional

Chemistry

Blends Well With

Found In

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Approximate Drops Per Bottle:
15 mL = 250
10 mL = 170
​ 5 mL = 75

Sourcing Information​

One of the main reasons I chose dōTERRA is because of where and how they source their essential oils. dōTERRA believes that plants produce the best chemical properties when they are grown and harvested in their native habitat. ​
dōTERRA sources Basil from Egypt. Each batch of essential oils goes through over 60 tests to ensure that they are pure, potent, effective oils worthy of the dōTERRA name. Some of those tests are:
  • Organoleptic testing
  • Microbial testing
  • Gas chromatography
  • Mass spectrometry
  • Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR)
  • Chirality testing
  • Isotopic analysis
  • Heavy metal testing
You can access the GC/MS reports of each batch of dōTERRA essential oils. These tests are done by an independent third-party lab. Your unique Quality ID is located on the bottom of your bottle. Enter that ID at sourcetoyou.com to access the reports.

Research Resources

dōTERRA
The Essential Life
​Emotions & Essential Oils
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