Basil Essential Oil 10 mL

Green, crisp and quietly bright, this basil essential oil brings the scent of crushed herb leaves into a room. Steam distilled from the flowering herb of Ocimum basilicum, it suits diffusers, oil burners and simple scent rituals when you want a clean, botanical note with a focused feel.

The scent of fresh basil in the air

• The aroma is herbaceous and sharp at first, like basil warmed between the fingers.
• Its greenish-yellow oil has a clear, fresh character rather than a sweet or floral one.
• Use it when a space needs a cleaner, more alert atmosphere, especially at a desk or in a quiet corner.
• It blends naturally with citrus, woody or other herbal oils if you like a more layered diffuser scent.
• The dark bottle and black ribbed cap keep the look simple and practical on a shelf or tray.

Flowering herb, distilled in India

This oil comes from basil grown in India, with the flowering herb used for extraction. The botanical name is Ocimum basilicum, the familiar basil plant known for its fresh, aromatic leaves and clean green scent.

For an essential oil, steam distillation keeps the scent close to the living herb: crisp, green and direct.

Basil in tradition

Basil has a long place in Indian household and temple life, where the plant is valued beyond the kitchen. In Hindu practice, basil leaves are associated with prayer and offering, and are sometimes placed in water used after worship. This context gives the oil a gentle sense of continuity: a familiar herb, used for scent, care and ritual across generations.

Using it in your space

Add a few drops to a diffuser or oil burner, following the instructions for your chosen device. For topical use, dilute properly in a carrier oil and patch test first.

Avoid use during pregnancy or with children under 16 unless guided by a qualified professional.

Size and details

• Volume: 10 ml
• Weight: 40 g
• Botanical name: Ocimum basilicum
• Plant part used: flowering herb
• Extraction method: steam distillation
• Country of origin: India

A thoughtful scent gift

A good choice for someone who enjoys herbal aromatherapy, home fragrance or building their own essential oil blends. It feels especially suited to a study space, meditation corner or simple evening ritual.

Common questions

Can I apply it directly to skin?
No. Essential oils should be diluted in a suitable carrier oil before skin use, with a patch test first.

What does basil essential oil smell like?
It smells green, crisp and herbaceous, closer to fresh basil leaves than to a sweet perfume oil.