Basil oil is a good tonic for the treatment of nervous disorders and
stress related headaches, migraines and allergies. It is used to clear
the mind and relieve intellectual fatigue, while giving clarity and
mental strength.
It has a beneficial action on the respiratory tract and is often used
for asthma, bronchitis and sinus infections. It furthermore is also
effective in cases of constipation, nausea, vomiting and cramp, and is
also good when used for menstrual problems. It helps to minimize uric acid in the blood, thus relieving gout. It
is useful in arthritis as well and when used on the skin,  In general it refreshes the skin and can also be used on
insect bites.

Basil oil is a very beneficial oil and can be helpful not only for
headaches and migraines, but also has an uplifting effect on depression.
It is effective in digestive disorders, ranging from nausea to
hiccups, and for infections in the respiratory tract. It is useful for
wasp and insect bites, particularly that of mosquitoes.

• Burners and vaporizers
  • In vapor therapy, basil oil can be used for migraines, headaches and to help increase concentration and clear the mind.
• Blended in the bath
  • When adding basil oil to a warm bath, it can help relieve gout and arthritis, as well as muscular and menstrual pains.

Basil oil goes particularly well with oils such as: Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cedarwood, Fennel, Ginger, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Neroli and Verbena.