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Advantages: loads of uses
Disadvantages: avoid if pregnant

Basil or Ocimum Basilicum is an annual or short lived perennial with clove scented leaves, growing to 60 cm.they are short stalked, oval entire or toothed, 3-5 cm long often with a rather puckered surface.The flowers small and white , grown in clusters. The flowering season is June to September. Origins. Basil was used in baths and body massage by ancient Greek nobles for it's fragrant perfume.The Egyptians used the aromatic fragrance in their ... Read review

Advantages: Excellent in the treatment of migraine.
Disadvantages: It should be noted that Basil essential oil should not be used by pregnant women, babies, young children or those suffering from chronic illnesses or epilepsy.

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) was considered by the Greeks to be a regal plant – the Greek word for Basil is actually King! It is also valued and widely used in traditional Chinese and Indian Ayurvedic Medicine. The essential oil is extracted from the leaves by steam distillation. The oil can be clear or pale yellow, and is very therapeutic. There are many varieties of basil, but French basil is the most commonly used in aromatherapy. This uplifting ... Read review

Advantages: great skin tonic
Disadvantages: can cause reaction on sensitive skin so test first

...up a common misunderstanding about Basil Oil. The term Basil Oil is often used to refer to virgin olive oil which is infused with basil leaves to make it aromatic. This is used in cooking. The basil oil used in aromatherpy is obtained from entire above ground part of the plant (ocimum basilicum) by steam distillation and is a different thing. The aroma of this essential oil is spicey and fresh. It has a slightly balsamic tang to it and is grown ... Read review