Basil Oil Holy Basil Oil Natural Holy Basil Oil
Natural Holy Basil Oil
Basil essential oil,Aroma Oil,Natural Basil Eugenol Oil,CAS 8015-73-4
1. | Product | Basil oil |
2. | CAS | 8015-73-4 |
3. | Specific Gravity at 15°C | 0.995-1.042 |
4. | Refractive index | 1.526-1.532 |
5. | Optical Rotation | -12.7°~ -14.1° |
6. | Package | 25~200 kg/drum |
7. | Item No | HQ-011 |
8. | Solubility | easy soluble in alcohol, but nearly nosoluble in water |
Use: This oil is used for medicinal, perfumery and industrial purposes, it can cure Zostrix, antiseptic, dental caries.
Storage: Well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers.
Origin of basil
Basil originates from tropical Asia and the Pacific Islands, but is now cultivated throughout Europe and the USA. The plant is an annual hairy herb growing up to 1 meter (3 feet).
The flowers range from white to pink, depending on the species and attract swarms of bees in summer time. Basilicum comes from the Greek word 'Basilicos' meaning 'king' or 'royal'.
A much favored herb in India, it is held sacred to Krishna and Vishnu, and the leaves are even chewed before taking part in religious ceremonies.
It is said to have protective qualities, a Basil leave is placed on the chest of a Hindu when resting. It is also used in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine.
Extraction
The oil is extracted by steam distillation from the leaves and the flowering tops.
Chemical composition
Basil oil has various chemical compounds that include a-pinene, camphene, b-pinene, myrcene, limonene, cis-ocimene, camphor, linalool, methyl chavicol, y-terpineol, citronellol, geraniol, methyl cinnamate and eugenol.
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