Basil has a warm, spicy, yet herbal aroma known to enhance memory function while reducing stress and tension. Basil provides benefits for sore muscles and joints. Also, reduce tension when applied to the temples and back of the neck. Basil is commonly used for cooking to add a fresh, herbal flavour to meats, pasta, and entree dishes, but it is also cooling to the skin. When diffused, Basil helps promote clear breathing and healthy respiratory function while sharpening focus and lessening anxiety.
Uses
- Diffuse to sharpen focus while studying or reading.
- Apply to minor skin irritations. For sensitive skin, dilute with coconut oil.
- Apply to fatigued or some muscles and joints.
- Diffuse or apply topically to promote clear breathing.
- Diffuse or spray around doors and window seals to deter flies and insects.
Directions for use
Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice. Internal use: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid. Topical use: Apply one to two drops to the desired area. Dilute with coconut oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.
Cautions
Possible skin sensitivy. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregant, nursing or under docotor’s care,consult your physician. Aviod contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.
Top uses
Adrenal Fatigue- Apply under the nose, bottoms of feet, back of neck forehead, and/ or over the adrenal area. Earache- Apply behind and down beneath ear area: swab ear canal to relieve pain and infection. Loss Of Sense Of Smell- Apply under nose and toes to regain or increase the sense of smell. Migraines & Dizziness– Apply with wintergreen or peppermint to temples and back of the neck. Mental Fatigue & Focus- Breath in, diffuse or apply across the forehead. Nausea & Cramping- Take in capsule or apply to abdomen to ease discomfort.
Gout & Rheumatism- Apply to spine, bottoms of feet, ears, ankles, or area over heart. PMS & Menstrual Issues- Apply to the lower abdomen to stimulate menstrual flow and assist with menstrual cramping.