Food
Basil Oil
Sweet Basil / Tulsi Essential Oil
तुलसी तेल · Ocimum basilicum
- Origin:
- Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
- Flavour:
- Refreshing, herbal, slightly spicy and aromatic
Multiple ChemotypesAromatherapyExportTulsi Available
About Basil Oil
Basil essential oil is produced from fresh basil leaves by steam distillation. Primary compounds — linalool, methyl chavicol (estragole) and eugenol — vary significantly by chemotype. The European chemotype is linalool-dominant with sweet, floral character; the tropical Indian chemotype is methyl chavicol-dominant with a more spicy, anise-like character. Tulsi oil has a eugenol-dominant profile.
Health Benefits
- Linalool provides documented anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) and calming effects
- Antimicrobial against respiratory pathogens proven in studies
- Adaptogen properties in Tulsi chemotype for stress management
- Anti-inflammatory eugenol content supports joint and digestive health
Culinary & Industrial Uses
- Food flavouring for Italian-style herb preparations
- Personal care, aromatherapy and stress-relief products
- Pharmaceutical respiratory preparations (Tulsi oil specifically)
- Natural cosmetics with herbal and fresh aromatic notes
Processing & Grades
Steam distillation of fresh or dried herb. Multiple chemotypes available: linalool-type, methyl chavicol-type and Tulsi (eugenol-type). Full GC-MS profile provided with every order.
