Basil Essential Oil

TOPICALLY:
Apply diluted oil to bottom of feet to increase immune function
Apply less than 1 drop (use toothpick or Q-tip) diluted with carrier oil to mouth sores to promote healing
Use 1-2 diluted drops diluted as a chest rub to aid healthy respiratory function

INTERNALLY: (see internal use safety recommendations)
Dilute with carrier oil & add to cold or hot beverage to increase immune function and aid healthy digestion
Add 1-10 diluted drops to capsule
Add 1-2 diluted drops to water and gargle to at first sign of sickness or to soothe irritated throat

CULINARY:
Add 1 drop to marinades, or italian dishes to enhance the flavor of foods. To maintain therapuetic benefits, add after heating food

Hazards: skin sensitization (low risk)

Our Recommendations:  If pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have liver or kidney disfunction, consult your physician before use. Avoid eyes, mucous membranes, and sensitive skin. Keep out of reach of children.

If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (If it is not already diluted, dilute with a carrier oil).

Store in a covered or dark, airtight container in the refrigerator or cool area for longest shelf life.

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Analgesic

• Batista P, Harris E, Werner M, Santos A, Story G (2011) Inhibition of TRPA1 and NMDA channels contributes to antinociception induced by (-)-linalool. Journal of Pain 12: 30

• Daniel AN, Sartoretto SM, Schmidt G, Caparroz-Assef M, Bersani-Amado CA, Cuman RKN (2008) Antiinflammatory and antinociceptive activities of eugenol essential oil in experimental animal models. Brazilian Journal of Pharmacognosy 19: 212-217

• Rivot JP, Montagne-Clavel J, Besson JM (2002) Subcutaneous formalin and carrageenan increase nitric acid release as measured by in vivo voltammetry in the spinal cord. European Journal of Pain 6: 25-34.

Antibacterial

• Belaiche T, Tantaoui-ElarakiA, Ibrahimi A (1995) A study of the simultaneous antimicrobial activity of five terpenes. Industrielles Alimentaires Agricoles (Agricultural Food Industry) 112 (10): 743-746

• De Rapper S, Kamatou G, Viljoen A, Van Vuuren S (2013) The in vitro antimicrobial activity of Lavandula angustifolia essential oil in combination with other aroma-therapeutic oils. Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2013: 852049. Accessed on 1st April 2014 at www.ncbi.nim.nih.gov.pmc/articles/PMC3666441

• Edwards-Jones V, Buck R, Shawcross SG, Dawson MM, Dunn K (2004) The effect of essential oils on methicillinresistant Staphylococcus aureus using a dressing model. Burns 30 (8): 772-777

• Opalchenova et al. (2003) Comparative studies on the activity of basil — an essential oil from Ocimum basilicum L.–against multidrug resistant clinical isolates of the genera Staphylococcus, Enterococcus and Pseudomonas by using different test methods. J Microbiol Methods. 54(1):105-10.

Antifungal

• Abad MJ, Ansuategui M, Bermejo P (2007) Active antifungal substances from natural sources. ARKIVOC (vii) 116-145.

• Alviano WS, Mendoca-Filho RR, Alviano DS et al. (2005) Antimicrobial activity of Croton cajucara Benth. Linaloolrich essential oil on artificial biofilms and planktonic microorganisms. Oral Microbiology and Immunology 20: 101-105

• Batista PA, Werner MF, Oliveira EC, Burgos L, Pereira P, Brum LF, Santos AR (2008) Evidence for the involvement of ionotropic glutamatergic receptors on the antinociceptive effect of (-)-linalool in mice. Neuroscience Letters 440: 299-303

• Lang G, Buchbauer G (2012) A review on recent research results (2008-2010) on essential oils as antimicrobials and antifungals. A review. Flavour and Fragrance Journal 27: 13-39

Antioxidant

• Al-Ali et al. (2013) Cytotoxic activity of methanolic extract of Mentha longifolia and Ocimum basilicym against human breast cancer. Pak J Biol Sci, 16(23), 1744-1750.

• Beric et al. (2008) Protective effect of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) against oxidative DNA damage and mutagenesis. Food Chem Toxicol. 46(2):724-32.

• Sarahroodi et al. (2012) The effects of green Ocimum basilicum hydroalcoholic extract on retention and retrieval of memory in mice. Anc Sci Life, 31(4), 185-189.

• Siurin, S.A. (1997) Effects of essential oils on lipid peroxidation and lipid metabolism in patients with chronic bronchitis. Klin Med (Mosk). 75(10):43-5.

• Wei A, Shibamoto T (2010) Antioxidant/lipoxygenase inhibitory activities and chemical compositions of selected essential oils. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 57: 1655-7225

Antiviral

• Chiang LC, Ng LT, Cheng PW et al. (2005) Antiviral activities of extracts and selected pure constituents of Ocimum basilicum. Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology and Physiology 32: 811-816

Insect Repellent

• Keita et al. (2001) Efficacy of essential oil of ocimum bacilicum and O. gratissimum L. applied as an insecticidal fumigant and powder to control Callosobruchus maculatus during laboratory induced stress. (Fab). J Stored Prod Res. 37(4):339-349.

Skin Penetration Enhancer

• Jain R, Aqil M, Ahad A, Ali A, Khar RK (2008) Basil oil is a promising skin penetration enhancer for transdermal delivery of labetolol hydrochloride. Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy 34 (4): 384-389