Basil Holy Essential Oil from Wellington Fragrance
Botanical Name: Ocimum Sanctum
Country of Origin: India
Properties: Fresh and sweet, warm, spicy, reminiscent of clove, not as pungent as other basil varieties. Resembles the basil that is commonly grown in the western countries and used for Italian cuisine.This variety is considered the most valuable of Basil. Extremely aromatic and stimulating. Used in many skin treatments, and is particularly effective in soothing and softening skin. Blends well with: lavender, clary sage, thyme, cedarwood, bergamot, geranium, orange, rosemary. May be strong skin irritant, avoid when pregnant. Use in low dilutions. Do not use with children. Local exhaust avoid casual breathing of vapors.
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Color and Appearance @22C: |
Yellow Clear Liquid |
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Refractive Index@72F: |
1.505 to 1.569 |
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Flash Point: |
205°F |
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Specific Gravity @72F: |
.930 to .960 |
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Solubility: |
Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils |
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Storage: |
Store in a cool place in closed container |
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Safety: |
Harmful if swallowed, avoid contact with eyes |
Essential oils are natural aromatic compounds found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants. Essential oils can present very pleasant aromas and very powerful aromas. Essential oils are generally extracted by distillation, typically by using steam or other processes including expression or solvent extraction and cold pressed. Our Essential oils are most often used in soap production and aroma lamps for aromatherapy. Essential oils can also be used for adding scents to incense sticks and household cleaning products.
For soap making supplies to be used with essential oils: http://www.wellingtonfragrance.com/Soap-MakingMelt-and-PourMoldsPigmentsMicas-C5.aspx
Aroma Lamps for warming Essential oils for aromatherapy purposes http://www.wellingtonfragrance.com/Aroma-Lamps-C43.aspx
Carrier Oils for mixing Essential Oils: http://www.wellingtonfragrance.com/Massage-Carrier-Oils-C4.aspx
Wellington Fragrance sources essential oils from multiple suppliers. We are constantly searching for consistent essential oils at fair prices. Due to weather conditions essential oils can vary in both quantity available and quality. As with any recipe, We always recommend you do your own in house testing. Testing in house will allow you to adjust formulas to create your own quality finished products.
