FRENCH BASIL OIL

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 0.9111 at 25⁰ C.

Optical rotation           :      [-] 8.85⁰ to [-] 11.85⁰ at 25⁰ C.

Refractive index          :      1.470 to 1.4895 at 25⁰ C.

Acid number               :      2.5 to 6.5

Ester number              :      10 to 20

Solubility                    :      Soluble in 1.5 to 3.5 volumes of 70% alcohol.

3.      Packing :

Epoxy-coated metallic barrels - 10kg, 25 kg, 50 kg, 100 kg capacities.

4.      Use:

(a)               In perfumes and flavors.

(b)               Aromatherapeutic uses:

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.

Caution:

Do not use this oil to pregnant and children.

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