Basil, commonly referred to as “sweet basil oil” has a naturally warm and spicy, yet herbal aroma and is well known for its uses in cooking to add a fresh, herbal flavour to meats, pastas, and main dishes. When I think of Basil, I think of Pesto. Besides the beautiful tastes in food did you know that Basil has some amazing healing properties. It’s one of the best oils to help calm and help focus the mind. With all the great benefits it has to offer, no wonder why it is used around the world. In this article, I am going to share how to use basil essential oil plus its top 7 benefits.
There are three main basil essential oil uses. They are aromatic use, topical use, and internal use. Here is how you can start using Basil essential oil at home.
Aromatically
Basil essential oil can be diffused around your home through a diffuser. Another way to get the same benefits is by adding a drop or two to the palm of your hand, rubbing them together, cupping your hands over your nose/mouth, and deeply inhaling for three deep breaths. The easiest way is to inhale directly from the bottle.
Topically
When using basil essential oil topically, it should be diluted using a carrier oil (like fractionated coconut oil) since it’s a potent oil.
A great way to use essential oils quickly and easily is by creating essential oil roller bottles. They are pre-diluted, so once they are made, all you have to do is apply to the area desired.
Since different roller bottles dilutions are recommended for different ages, I recommend creating customised roller bottles for each of your family members.
Internally
This oil can be used for cooking in many different ways and can have some great benefits.
Basil essential oil uses
Basil essential oil benefits your health in a variety of ways and should be a staple in your medicine cabinet. The protective effects include antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and is even bug-repelling!
BODY
Immune Boosting: Add Basil oil to any combination of essential oils you have, take internally or simply rub on the bottom of your feet.1 2
Occasional Earaches: Apply with Geranium (1:1) around and behind the ears. Never put oils directly into the ear canal. Dilute for sensitive skin. You may want to try 1 drop oil on cotton swab, and swab around the ear canal. Other combinations to try are Basil & Lavender or Basil & Melaleuca.
Adrenal: Blend together 2 drops Basil, 2 drops Rosemary and apply to bones behind the ears. Rub hands together to warm the oil. Then inhale. Great for long drives to stay clear.3
Occasional Menstrual Cramps: Mix in a container 3 drops Basil with 3 drops Clary Sage and dilute with 3 drops Fractionated Coconut Oil. Apply 3-4 drops at a time on abdomen for relief. You can rub this on every hour as desired. Remember to drink plenty of water.
Increase Milk Supply: Rub Basil and/or Fennel all over the beasts 3-4 times a day avoiding nipples.
Occasional Head or Neck Tension: Combine 4 drops Basil, 3 drops Ylang Ylang, 3 drops Marjoram, and 6 drops Fractionated Coconut Oil. Gently blend and apply to back of neck, muscles at base of neck, and on the temples. Drink water.
Hornet, Wasp and Bee Stings: Combine Basil 2 drops, Lavender 4 drops, Fractionated Coconut Oil 4 drops. Put mixture into spritzer bottle and spritz directly onto site of sting every ½ hour.
Spider Bites: 3 drops Basil, 3 drops Lemon – spritz on area directly. Use Purify oil blend if you are pregnant or prone to epileptic seizures.
Shoulder Warmer: Blend 3 drops Basil, 3 drops Wintergreen, 4 drops Peppermint, and 8 drops Fractionated Coconut Oil. Apply 3-4 times a day. Drink plenty of water.1
Liver Support: 4 drops Basil, 4 drops Myrrh, 4 drops Cypress, and 8 drops of Fractionated Coconut Oil. Gently blend and apply over liver and on the vita flex points for liver on the feet and hands. You can also put 2 drops in a capsule twice a day.
Leg Cramps/Charley Horses Massage: Mix 4 drops Basil, 2 drops Lemongrass, 2 drops Marjoram, and 6 drops Fractionated Coconut Oil. Gently blend and apply to calves that have the cramps.
Pre-Workout Muscle Tone: Combine in spray bottle 4 drops Basil, 3 drops Cypress, 3 drops Rosemary, 3 drops Lavender, and 8 drops Fractionated Coconut Oil. Gently shake and apply to muscles prior to exercise to enhance muscle tone and minimise soreness.
MIND
According to the Emotions & Essential Oils book, the negative emotions Basil oil helps to release are: Anxious, overwhelmed, drained, exhausted, negative habits
The positive properties we can incorporate are: Energised, renewed, rejuvenated, rested, strengthened
Mental Alertness: Gently blend 3 drops Basil, 3 drops Lemongrass, 6 drops Fractionated Coconut Oil. Then apply to temples, back of neck, and bottoms of feet.
Basil helps bring energy, rejuvenation and strength to those who have suffered from prolonged lack of mental alertness due to stress and life’s pressures.
In Abundance, with hope and blessings
Tracey
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