Botanical Name: Ocimum Basilicum L.

Country of Origin: India

Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled Leaves

Cultivation Method: Certified Organic

Consistency: Thin liquid

Aromatic Description: Warm, spicy and herbal, with a hot, somewhat anise tasting "bite". Basil is a sweet, herbaceous, licorice-like, slightly camphorous Essential Oil

Perfumery Note: Top

Blends well with: Bergamot, Clary Sage, Lavender Absolute, Cedarwood Atlas, Neroli, Thyme Red, Hyssop, Geranium, and Verbena (Vervain) Wild Crafted

History: In Greek its name means 'royal remedy' or 'king'. Beloved culinary plant of Indian, Asian and Mediterranean countries.

Certified Organic: This oil is Certified Organic. All of our Certified Organic Essential Oils are from carefully selected stocks. They are recognized as Certified Organic Processors and their oils have all been certified under the world renowned QAI Organics Standard. Chemicals such as pesticides, fungicides and fertilizers are prohibited. Instead the products are cultivated using traditional farming methods. Soil fertility is built; natural systems are worked with, not against; there is minimal, if any damage to the environment, and most importantly, Mother Nature is being respected.

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