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es, with the capability of being either a restorative or astimulant, according to the requirements of the body.Basil essential oil also blends very well with other essential oilslike lavender, clove bud, bergamot, clary sage, lime, lemon,geranium, rosemary, neroli, juniper, black pepper, hyssop,marjoram, verbena, sandalwood, melissa and eucalyptus. People whouse it find its aroma both balancing and enlivening, similar tolavender oil, except that basil essential oil is moreenergizing.
Basil essential oil is also known to be an emmenagogue, which meansthat it helps in inducing menstruation, and also is anantispasmodic. The combination of these properties can make it aneffective remedy against menstrual cramps, either used in a bath oras a compress. Its stimulating and anti-spasmodic characteristicsalso make it a very good ingredient in massage oil blends, used asa relief against fatigue, especially when combined with blackpepper oil.
Basil essential oil can be an irritant for some people who aresensitive to it, especially to the methyl chavicol that itcontains, which can cause burning or redness on the skin if it isapplied without diluting it properly. A recommended dilution forsuch people is two parts of basil essential oil mixed with 98 partsof a carrier oil like vegetable oil.
It is also suggested that before using it, a small amount of basilessential oil should be tried in order to test for an allergicreaction or sensitivity. Pregnant women are advised not to usebasil oil. Do consult a professional in aromatherapy before usingthis oil.
