Basil essential oil is a natural insect repellant…critters hate it! Try putting a few drops in a diffuser or oil burner to help keep insects away. It can be used in massage to aid digestive issues, however it should not be applied directly to the skin.

10ml bottle

Well known for it's culinary uses, Basil essential oil is a very useful oil to have on standby to treat a number of issues. One of it's properties is as an expectorant so it can be used to ease the symptoms of a cold, Bronchitis and Whooping Cough etc.

Basil essential oil is also a natural insect repellant...critters hate it! Try putting a few drops in a diffuser or oil burner to help keep insects away. The aroma of Basil oil is warm and spicy and had smells a little like Liquorice. It can be used in massage to aid digestive issues, however it should not be applied directly to the skin. It should be blended with a carrier oil.

It is not normally used on it's own for massage therapy, but blended with other oils such as Bergamot, Lemon and Lavender oil. A massage with oils containing Basil oil is a wonderful tonic for aching, stiff and tired muscles and joints.