Basil Oil

Meena Perfumery

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Rs. 200.00

🌿 Basil Oil

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
Common Names: Sweet Basil Oil, Tulsi Oil (variety dependent)
Type: Essential Oil
Plant Part Used: Leaves and flowering tops
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Origin: India
Supplier: Meena Perfumery, Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India


🌟 Product Description

Basil Oil is a potent, aromatic essential oil distilled from the fresh leaves and flowering tops of the basil plant (Ocimum basilicum). Known for its sweet, herbaceous, and slightly spicy aroma, it is a versatile oil with applications in aromatherapy, perfumery, pharmaceuticals, and culinary preparations.

Traditionally revered in Ayurvedic and Unani systems, Basil Oil is appreciated for its clarity-enhancing, uplifting, and antibacterial properties. It is widely used to stimulate the mind, relieve fatigue, and enhance respiratory comfort. It serves as a top note in perfumery and blends well with citrus, floral, and spicy oils.


🔬 Organoleptic Properties

Parameter Description
Appearance Clear to pale yellow liquid
Aroma Sweet, fresh, herbaceous, slightly spicy
Consistency Thin

Physical & Chemical Properties

Parameter Specification
Specific Gravity (20°C) 0.920 – 0.980
Refractive Index (20°C) 1.480 – 1.510
Optical Rotation -5° to +10°
Flash Point ~65°C
Solubility Soluble in alcohol and oils; insoluble in water

🧪 Key Constituents (Typical Range)

Component Approx. %
Methyl Chavicol 40–70% (variety-dependent)
Linalool 10–30%
1,8-Cineole 2–5%
Eugenol 1–3%
Ocimene Traces

Note: Chemotype may vary (linalool-rich or methyl chavicol-rich).


Quality Standards

  • 100% Pure & Natural—No synthetic additives

  • Steam distilled in hygienic, stainless-steel distillation units

  • Complies with IFRA & EU fragrance regulations

  • Vegan and cruelty-free

  • Available in food, cosmetic, and therapeutic grades


🛠 Applications

  • Aromatherapy: Enhances mental clarity, reduces anxiety, and supports respiratory wellness

  • Perfumery: Fresh, herbaceous top note in colognes, fougère, and green accords

  • Skincare: Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties (use diluted)

  • Pharmaceutical: Used in cough syrups, balms, and tonics

  • Food flavoring: In herbal blends and sauces (food-grade only)


⚠️ Caution

  • Dilute before skin application

  • Avoid use during pregnancy or on infants

  • May cause sensitization in some individuals


🧊 Storage & Shelf Life

  • Store in a cool, dark place in tightly sealed containers

  • Shelf Life: 2–3 years under optimal conditions


📦 Packaging Options

  • Amber Glass Bottles: 10ml, 30ml, 100ml

  • Aluminum Bottles: 250ml, 500ml, 1kg

  • HDPE Drums: 5kg, 10kg, 25kg

  • Custom bulk packaging on request


📍 Supplier

Meena Perfumery
Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India
“Essence of Purity – Bottled by Tradition”

Manufacturer Meena Perfumery
Address Shankar Garh, Gauri Shankar Road, Kannauj -209725 , Uttar Pradesh , India
Email meena.perfumery@yahoo.com
Phone +91 9839739547
Country of Origin India

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