Basil

Basil or Sweet Basil is a perennial found in warm climates or can be cultivated as an annual since it does not thrive well with frost.  It is native to Asia but is now common in Europe and other areas.  

In Asia it has been used for thousands of years for medicinal purposes being known in India as tulsi and is a common part of their herbal medicine.  


DōTerra Basil is from the family Lamiacea (Labiatae), the oil comes from the leaf of the plant, is steam distilled, and is grown in the United States.

Typical Applications

From migraines to bug bites, Basil evokes a broad range of biologic and physiological responses. Basil can be restorative to the nerves while calming to the central nervous system. 

Basil is safe and ample for use in respiratory and conditions of asthma. When used topically it is commonly referred to as a cooling herb and is used for rheumatic pain, irritating skin conditions and can easily be applied to sore muscles and joints.

Basil oil can be used topically, internally and diffused into the environment. 

Considered to be the “King of plants” by the ancient Greeks, basil was once used to anoint kings.  In both ancient and modern times, basil oil has been used to help treat migraines, relieve muscle spasms, stimulate the mind, and aid in digestion.  Basil’s fresh, spicy scent is said to help open the mind and increase the clarity of thought

Extraction Method

Steam distilled from leaves, stems and flowers

Aromatic Influence

It helps one maintain an open mind and increases clarity of thought.

Uses

Alertness, anxiety, bronchitis, chills, chronic colds, concentration, nervous depression, digestion, earache, fainting, fatigue, headaches, coughs, insect bites, insect repellent, insomnia, intestinal problems, rhinitis, loss of smell, snake bites, vomiting, wasp stings, whooping cough

Application

1. Diffuse into the air
2. Apply to temples, tip of nose, reflex points, and / or directly on area of concern
3. Dilute one drop oil in 1 tsp honey or 4 oz of beverage

Dr. David Hill suggests these uses for doTERRA Basil:

•  Arthritic pain

•  Calms nervous system - helps when there is excess cortisol

•  Cholesterol, lowers - helps get off Lipitor or other cholesterol drugs. Works at the cellular level to stop the oxidation of cholesterol.

•  Circulation, improves

•  Diabetes

•  Earache - put on cotton ball and place in or behind ear

•  Gastric spasms - apply topically to tummy

•  Gastric ulcers - take orally in a capsule

•  Gout

•  Headaches - apply topically to base of skull

•  Menstrual cramps

•  Muscle spasm

•  Muscle tension

Precautions:   Consult professional advice before use by those who are pregnant or nursing mothers.  Can be a skin irritant.  Use a skin test.

Properties
Antibiotic
Antidepressant
Anti-inflammatory
Antiseptic
Decongestant
Disinfectant
Expectorant

Wellness Uses

Calm & Stress Relief
Cold and Flu Season
Disinfect House Areas

Common Health Concerns

Bronchitis
Colds and Flu
Depression
Earache
Migraine
Insect Bites
Stress