French Basil Oil

Common Name: French Basil Oil Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum L. Geographic origin of the plant: Central Nepal Method of growing: Cultivated Introduction / Varity of plant / Method of extraction / Distilled organ: This oil is obtained by steam distillation of semi-wilted flowering tops of Ocimum basilicum L. 1. Organoleptic Properties Appearance Fluid liquid. Color Pale yellow. Aroma Sweet-spicy, fresh with a faint balsamic woody undertone 2. Physico-chemical Properties Specific gravity 0.8799 to 0.91 11 at 25? C. Optical rotation [-] 8.85? to [-] 11.85? at 25? C. Refractive index 1.470 to 1.4895 at 25? C. Acid number 2.5 to 6.5 Ester number 10 to 20 Solubility Soluble in 1.5 to 3.5 vol. of 70% alcohol. 3. Uses (b) Medicinal & Aromatherapy use: Muscular aches and pains, respiratory disorders, scanty menstruation, normalize the menstrual cycle, colds and flu, hayfever, asthma, bronchitis, mental fatigue, anxiety, depression, aphrodiasic, insect repellent