BASIL BASIL

Scientific name: (Basil) Ocimum basilicum

Family name: Labiatae

Appearance: yellowish liquid

Essence: widespread in Asia, Europe, the Pacific Islands, North Africa and other regions, the height of up to 50 centimeters of herbaceous plants, the leaves are elliptic pointed, flowers are purple and white. Pointed leaves, purple-white flowers, distillation of the leaves and flowers to obtain transparent colorless essential oil, the aroma is very similar to the combination of cloves, pine needles.

Basil essential oil is also known as perilla essential oil, basil essential oil is extracted from a plant called dashi. Basil essential oil is one of the representatives of pungent essential oils, basil essential oil has warm and spicy qualities.

About BasilBasil has long been considered a precious plant by the Greeks. In Christian rituals, kings applied holy oil to purify the body and soul and increase the spirit of the emperor, and basil oil was one of the components of the holy oil, so basil was regarded as the king of plants. Basil English name, also evolved from the Greek text, the scientific name of basil: Ocumum basilicum is from the Greek basilikos, with the meaning of the royal Basil basil is known as the emperor of the grass, basil oil naturally also known as the emperor of the oil. Many Greek churches put some basil plants in pots to express the holiness and majesty of the church.

There are many varieties of Basil plants, with more than 150 varieties to date. Basil originated in Asia and was later introduced to Europe, where it was found to be well suited to grow and flourish in Europe! Among the different types of basil, sweet basil is favored by the aromatherapy industry, so in aromatherapy, sweet basil is usually applied to extract the essential oil of basil, which has a very good effect on menstruation, and at the same time, it is also a good product for nourishing the soul.

Basil is a kind of hairy plant, open white flowers, in religious ceremonies are also loved by the Indian people, is regarded by the Indian people as: "Holy Grass" According to legend, the Indian people used to use basil to worship the sky god (Krishna), as a way to beg for the longevity of all things, live in peace and work in contentment. It is one of the most common herbs in traditional Indian natural medicine (Ayurveda) and has been used for many years to regulate the digestive system and treat respiratory problems.

Basil essential oil can be obtained by extracting the flowers, leaves, or the whole plant. Basil essential oil is usually extracted by steam distillation, and is pale yellow to yellowish green in color. Basil essential oil has a fresh, sweet and spicy grassy scent. For emotional purposes, basil essential oil can nourish the soul, increase people's inner strength, and inspire us to face difficulties and setbacks, which is the beautiful side of the role of basil essential oil.