Tulsi (Holy Basil) Essential Oil

DESCRIPTION  REPORTED USES SAFETY MORE INFO Our organically crafted Tulsi Essential Oil, also known as Holy Basil Essential Oil, is steam distilled from the flowering tops and dark green leaves leaves of the aromatic Ocimum sanctum (syn Ocimum tenuiflorum) herb, cultivated in India, where it has been used for centuries. Reminiscent of freshly cut basil, Tulsi Oil has a spicy, sweet and herbaceous-minty aroma, with a pronounced warm, clove-like accent. Tulsi herb is grown near temples and in home courtyards In India to invite the presence of the gods and purify the air. Its unique blend of medicinal and fragrant qualities have earned this sharp, fresh herbaceous-minty oil the title Elixir of Life. Eugenol is the predominant chemical constituent in Holy Basil, which accounts for its clove-like scent, along with small percentage of Methyl Chavicol (aka Estragole). REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES Tulsi Essential Oil is helpful in managing minor pain and inflammation, especially relating t