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Ocimum tenuiflorum
8-15€ / 10ml
Holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum, tulsi) is one of the most revered plants in India. In Hinduism, tulsi is the reincarnation of Lakshmi. Every traditional Hindu household grows a plant. Ayurvedic medicine has used it for over 5000 years as an adaptogen. The essential oil is mainly extracted from the Krishna variety, the richest in eugenol.
Dominated by eugenol (50-60%) vs tropical basil dominated by methyl chavicol (70-85%). More clove-like profile -- anti-infectious, analgesic, warming. Also considered an adaptogen, a property that the tropical variety does not have. More pungent and spicy scent, close to clove.
Les propriétés listées reposent sur des études in vitro et/ou un usage traditionnel. Sauf mention contraire, elles n'ont pas été validées par des essais cliniques humains rigoureux. Ces informations ne constituent pas un avis médical.
Immune-boosting
Ayurvedic traditional use
Broad-spectrum antiseptic
Traditional use
General tonic
Traditional use
A terrain essential oil rather than an emergency one. Overall adaptogenic effect -- helps better manage stress, fatigue, immunity drops. Revitalizing without being exciting. Eugenol is skin-burning at high concentration -- dilute to 10% max. Not recommended for pregnant women and children under 6.
Adapté à la diffusion atmosphérique. 3-5 gouttes, 15-20 min maximum par heure. Ne pas diffuser en continu.
Diluer dans une huile végétale avant application. Respecter les dosages recommandés selon la zone et le public.
Non recommandé par voie orale. Utiliser exclusivement par voie cutanée ou en diffusion.
Les huiles essentielles suivantes se combinent particuli\u00e8rement bien avec basilic sacré (tulsi) pour renforcer ou compl\u00e9ter ses effets :
In Ayurvedic medicine, tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum) is considered a major adaptogen -- it helps the body adapt to stress. The essential oil is rich in eugenol and contains specific sesquiterpenes. In diffusion or on the wrists for stress and fatigue.
Holy basil (tulsi, eugenol chemotype) and tropical basil (methyl chavicol chemotype) have very different profiles. Tulsi is more anti-stress and adaptogenic. Tropical basil is more antispasmodic. Different uses despite the shared family name.
Eugenol is dermocaustic in pure form (like clove). Always dilute to 5% maximum. Contraindicated in pregnant women and children under 6. In diffusion, use with caution: no more than 10% of the blend.
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