Working With Basil

Sweet Basil Plant
Photo taken by: Kristine with Earth N Moon

I am absolutely obsessed with Basil at the moment, fresh Basil. I also like Basil essential oil, but I must warn you, it is an acquired taste. On its own, Basil essential oil is used a lot in aromatherapy to help ease tension and calm the mind. It has an earthy, spicy, and slightly sweet smoky smell. It goes well with other essential oils in soap. Lemon and Basil is a wonderful combination as is Lavender and Basil.

Fresh Basil is divine though in my opinion. I have two spots of Sweet Basil plants around the house and they are very fragrant. It smells slightly citrus with a hint of sweet floral, a little bit of spice, and a whole lot of fresh. It makes me feel that it is more of a masculine scent. It is a very comforting herb for me. Just the smell makes me feel at ease like when you snuggle down under warm blankets next to a low fire, or when you've had a long day and you ache all over until you lay down on your nice comfy bed and it's instant relief. Yeah, it's instant relief for my soul.

You can find all sorts of information on Basil and its properties through hundreds of online websites.

I use Basil in my All Purpose Healing Salve to help relieve itching from bug bites. It is also used as an antiseptic/anti fungal in certain skin care products which makes it an excellent addition to the healing salve I make.

It also helps relieve dry skin when used in skin care products which is one reason I use it my lotions.

So, check out Sweet Basil. Some people like it some people don't but I LOVE it! :)


Cheers!
Kristine