Basil Essential Oil emits a warm, sweet, freshly floral and crisply herbaceous scent that is further characterized as airy, vibrant, uplifting, and reminiscent of the scent of licorice.Basil Essential Oil Uses* Bronchitis* Colds* Coughs* Exhaustion* Flatulence* Flu* Gout* Insect Bites* Insect Repellent* Muscle Aches* Rheumatism* SinusitisScientific Name:    Ocimum basilicumCountry of Origin:    IndiaSynonyms:    Common basil, joy-of-the-mountain, “true” sweet basil, European basilPlant Family:    Lamiacear (Labiatae)Plant Parts Used:    Herbs/Flowering tops and leavesExtraction Method:    DistillationPhysical Characteristics:    “True” sweet basil is colourless or pale yellow liquid with a light, fresh sweet spicy scent and balsamic undertone.Dominant Note(s):    Top Aroma:    Very clear, sweet and slightly spicy.Main Constituents:    Linalol (40-45%), methyl chavicol (23.8%) and small amounts of eugenol, limonene and citronellol among others.Blends With:    Bergamot, Black Pepper, Clary Sage, Geranium, Hyssop, Lavender, Marjoram, Melissa, Neroli, Sandalwood, Verbena.Safety Precautions:    Relatively non-toxic, non-irritant, possible sensitization in some individuals, Avoid during pregnancy.