A pale yellow to clear oil with an intensely fresh, herbaceous and vibrant aroma. Botanical name Ocimum basilicum Origin France Method of extraction Steam distillation Major constituents A typical chemical composition of Sweet Basil Essential Oil: a-pinene (0.11%), camphene (0.02%), b-pinene (0.07%), myrcene (0.13%), limonene (2.04%), cis-ocimene Uses The fresh, herbaceous scent of basil is uplifting and invigorating. Add 5 drops to oil vaporiser or 4 drops to every 10ml carrier oil to create a massage oil.