BASIL OIL

🌿 Basil Oil

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
Common Names: Sweet Basil Oil, Tulsi Oil (variety dependent)
Type: Essential Oil
Plant Part Used: Leaves and flowering tops
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Origin: India
Supplier: Meena Perfumery, Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India

🌟 Product Description

Basil Oil is a potent, aromatic essential oil distilled from the fresh leaves and flowering tops of the basil plant (Ocimum basilicum). Known for its sweet, herbaceous, and slightly spicy aroma, it is a versatile oil with applications in aromatherapy, perfumery, pharmaceuticals, and culinary preparations.

Traditionally revered in Ayurvedic and Unani systems, Basil Oil is appreciated for its clarity-enhancing, uplifting, and antibacterial properties. It is widely used to stimulate the mind, relieve fatigue, and enhance respiratory comfort. It serves as a top note in perfumery and blends well with citrus, floral, and spicy oils.

🔬 Organoleptic Properties

⚙ Physical & Chemical Properties

🧪 Key Constituents (Typical Range)

Note: Chemotype may vary (linalool-rich or methyl chavicol-rich).

✅ Quality Standards

• 100% Pure & Natural—No synthetic additives

• Steam distilled in hygienic, stainless-steel distillation units

• Complies with IFRA & EU fragrance regulations

• Vegan and cruelty-free

• Available in food, cosmetic, and therapeutic grades

🛠 Applications

• Aromatherapy: Enhances mental clarity, reduces anxiety, and supports respiratory wellness

• Perfumery: Fresh, herbaceous top note in colognes, fougère, and green accords

• Skincare: Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties (use diluted)

• Pharmaceutical: Used in cough syrups, balms, and tonics

• Food flavoring: In herbal blends and sauces (food-grade only)

⚠️ Caution

• Dilute before skin application

• Avoid use during pregnancy or on infants

• May cause sensitization in some individuals

🧊 Storage & Shelf Life

• Store in a cool, dark place in tightly sealed containers

• Shelf Life: 2–3 years under optimal conditions

📦 Packaging Options

• Amber Glass Bottles: 10ml, 30ml, 100ml

• Aluminum Bottles: 250ml, 500ml, 1kg

• HDPE Drums: 5kg, 10kg, 25kg

• Custom bulk packaging on request

📍 Supplier

Meena Perfumery
Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India
“Essence of Purity – Bottled by Tradition”