Umuthi Sweet Basil Pure Essential Oil (5ml)

Description

Umuthi Sweet Basil Pure Essential Oil is a 100% natural essential oil steam distilled from the leaves and flowers of
Ocimum basilicum
. Sourced from South Africa, this aromatic oil has a bright herbal profile that works well in diffuser blends, massage
oils, topical blends, and wellness routines. Sweet Basil is popular for respiratory-style aromatherapy, mental clarity
blends, and emotionally uplifting formulations. It is a useful oil for makers wanting a fresh herbaceous note with a
practical, wellness-led character.

♡ Why we love it: Sweet Basil brings a clean, herbal brightness that feels focused and uplifting. It is especially
useful in diffuser blends, massage oils, and seasonal wellness formulations where a fresh botanical note is needed.

Key Properties

• Botanical Name:
  Ocimum basilicum
• Plant Part Used: Leaves and flowers
• Extraction Method: Steam distilled
• Form: Essential oil
• Country Of Origin: South Africa
• Suitable For: Aromatherapy, diffuser blends, massage blends, topical formulations, and wellness routines
• Purity: 100% pure essential oil

What It’s Used For

• Creating respiratory-style diffuser blends for coughs, colds, and sinus congestion
• Supporting focus and concentration aromatic routines
• Blending into massage oils at suitable dilution
• Supporting headache and migraine comfort blends
• Using in topical blends for minor insect bites
• Adding a fresh herbal note to natural wellness formulations

Who It’s For

This Product Is For:

• Aromatherapy users who enjoy fresh herbal oils
• Makers creating focus and clarity blends
• Massage oil formulators
• Natural wellness and body care formulators

This Product Is Not For:

• Products needing a neutral or unscented ingredient
• Sweet floral or citrus-only fragrance profiles
• Water-only formulations without a suitable solubiliser
• Those looking for culinary basil oil

How To Use

• As a Diffuser Oil: Add a few drops to herbal, citrus, or eucalyptus-style diffuser blends.
• As a Massage Blend: Dilute well in a suitable carrier oil before topical use.
• As a Topical Blend Ingredient: Use in a suitable carrier oil or finished formulation.
• As a Focus Blend: Pair with citrus, rosemary, peppermint, or other fresh oils.
• Processing Tip: Start with a small amount, as basil’s herbal aroma can quickly shape a blend.

Safety Instructions

• For external use only
• Do not ingest
• Always dilute before topical application
• Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
• Patch test before wider use
• Store away from children, pets, sunlight, and heat
• If pregnant, breastfeeding, using medication, or managing a chronic condition, seek professional guidance before use

FAQs

Q: What kind of scent does Sweet Basil add to blends?

A: It adds a fresh, herbal note that works well in focus, respiratory-style, and wellness blends.

Q: Is Sweet Basil Essential Oil the same as fresh basil?

A: It comes from
Ocimum basilicum
, but the essential oil is much more concentrated and is used differently from the fresh herb.