Who would have thought that a herb such as Basil could bring mental clarity? Apply Basil Essential Oil on the tip of your nose when you need some clarity of thought. Usually I use Basil to relax muscles or for extra flavor in cooking!
How To Use Basil Essential Oil
- Basil has an aroma that is both calming and refreshing when diffused.
- For mental clarity apply a drop of Basil on the tip of your nose!
- Diffuse Basil when you need to concentrate and keep an open mind.
- Mix Basil with coconut oil to give your aching muscles a good rub after a workout.
- Use Basil essential oil in your cooking to enhance flavor.
- Basil is often used to season European or Asian style dishes.
- This oil can be used instead of fresh or dried herbs.
- Give your shoes a fresh smell by adding 3 drops on cotton balls and insert in shoes for overnight.
Interesting Facts Of Historical Use Of Basil*
Ancient Greeks considered Basil as the ‘king of plants’!
Italian women used to wear basil to attract possible suitors. They felt basil had aphrodisiac qualities. Or, maybe it was the promise of a delicious pasta dish the suitors were after when they smelled the aroma of basil on these women?
People with Hindu religion used to put basil sprigs on the chests of the dead. This was supposed to protect them from evil spirits!
*Source: Essential Oils Pocket Reference, Reference Guide for Essential Oils
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Tuula Olin is a Raindrop Technique practitioner and Young Living Essential Oils Independent Distributor (ID 1241038) from Australia. Her interests are natural toxic-free living, health & fitness, alkaline diet and raw food recipes and yoga.