Basil Sweet
Latin Name: Ocimum basilicium
Spanish Translation: Albahaca
Family: Lamiaceae(Labiatae)
Plant Part: Flowering Plant
Method: Distillation
Typical Country: Vietnam, India
Note/Element: Note:Top/Element:Fire,Wood
Functional Groups: Phenol,alcohol,ester,ketone,oxide
Type: Stimulating
Ayurvedic Dosha(Balances): Vata, Kapha
Scent: Sweet, herbaceous, spicy
For Skin Type: Oily, acne
Cautions: Not during pregnancy. Use diluted.
Physical Uses: Muscle & joint pain, colds, flu, cough, menstrual, cramps,flatulence Indigestion, amenorrhea
Mental/Emotional Uses: Nervous tension, mental clarity, depression, stress, anxiety, studying
Other Uses: Holy Basil is good for anointing the hair & during meditation for focusing.
Blends Well With: Citrus, herbs
Possible Substitutions: Basil Holy(Tulsi),(Ocimum santum) or Basil Tropical (Ocimum basilicum)