With roots in the mint family, Basil’s pungent-yet-sweet green leaves are prominently used in a plethora of mouth-watering Italian dishes. Considered the "king of herbs" by foodies, this annual plant grows to be 1-4 feet tall and bursts with silky foliage that begs to be snipped. In warm summer months, perky pots of basil are commonly seen outdoors, but it can flourish inside as well. Right before its delicate white flowers emerge, the essential oil contained in the leaves is at its peak.
Plant Part Used
Leaves
Extraction Method
Steam distillation
Aroma
Medium. Fresh, spicy-sweet, and herbaceous.
Blends Well With
Bergamot, Clary Sage, Citronella, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Neroli, Melissa, Lavender, Clove, Marjoram, Lime, Lemon, Juniper, Grapefruit, Rosemary
History of Basil
The very origins of basil are majestic in nature. It is derived from the Greek word “king”. Unique anise/balsamic undertones waft from its leaves, made even stronger when picked. Its intense, spicy-sweet flavor is world-renowned–many Italian/Mediterranean dishes are kissed with basil, such as pesto sauce, pizza margherita, and fresh tomato with buffalo mozzarella.
Using Basil Oil
All essential oil blends are for aromatherapy use only and are not for ingesting!
Aromatherapy Uses
Enjoy the benefits of pure essential oil for massage or in your bath. For massage, dilute at a recommended rate of 5 drops of essential oil to 10mL of Piping Rock Natural Carrier Oil.
Piping Rock’s Promise:
We proudly offer you everything you need for an advanced, daily Aromatherapy regiment at the lowest cost in the industry! From Essential Oils to Carrier Oils, Diffusers to Blending Bottles, Beeswax, Books & more, we have you covered. With over 100 Essential Oils to choose from, you can create your own homemade scents and beauty products. Enjoy various blends & Essential Oils Sprays or experience our revitalizing, botanical Massage Oils!
About Piping Rock’s Quality:
You’ve found your One-Stop-Shop for Aromatherapy products at Piping Rock. Our Essentials Oils are crafted in our own “GMP Certified” manufacturing facilities. We verify Piping Rock products with third-party, FDA-registered agencies to ensure quality. Each product goes through hundreds of checks, in-process, and post-production. Our outstanding Essential Oils are lab tested to deliver guaranteed purity. We offer various Pure Essentials along with other popular, unique blends. We guarantee purity, potency, safety, and innovation in everything we do.
