Botanical Name

Ocimum basilicum

Family

Labiatae

Aroma

sweet liquorice-like

Plant Part

whole plant

Colour

pale yellow

Production method

steam distillation

Bland with

Lavender, Bergamot, Clary Sage and Geranium

Main constituents

Linalol, methyl chavicol, eugenol, limonene, citronella

Application

deodorant, soothing agent, insect repellent, muscle relaxant, perfumery compounds, soaps etc...