Basil for Self-Expression

Ocimum basilicum ct. linalool

Basil whispers: Speak your truth. Reclaim your voice. Remember who you are.

The card that popped out for my Sunday Essential Oil Reflection is Basil. Sweet Basil is wonderful for self-expression.  It is also a memory and mental stimulant!

Basil with its fresh, slightly spicy aroma has antibacterial, antidepressant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, digestive, emmenagogue, expectorant, uplifting, tonic and stimulating properties.  The essential oil is steam distilled from the flowering tops of the plant.  Basil’s restorative, uplifting and clearing aroma is helpful for anxiety, nervous depression, mental fatigue and the feeling of being generally run down.

Basil’s antifungal and antiseptic properties can be helpful for eczema, herpes, shingles, insect bites and persistent acne.  It is also helpful as an insect repellent. Its antispasmodic properties are helpful for gout, muscular aches and pains, rheumatoid arthritis and rheumatism.  It has expectorant properties which make it helpful for bronchitis, colds, coughs, earache and sinusitis.  It may also be helpful for gastric spasms and hiccups, as well as cystitis, period cramps and scanty periods.

 Energetically, Basil lifts the mind and clears mental fatigue.  It can be helpful in enhancing creative awareness.  It also has the reputation of being able to repel ‘the evil eye’.  Basil helps to raise and deal with issues of low self-esteem and low self-worth.  Basil may be helpful for those who have lost themselves through constant sacrifice to others.

Cautions: Use Basil in low concentrations and avoid its use in blends that will be applied to sensitive skins.  Do not add to blends that are designed to be used during pregnancy.  

My Essential Oil Inspirational Card Deck is available for purchase! This deck was lovingly created as a tool to deepen your connection with the energetic and emotional wisdom of essential oils. Each card highlights a unique oil with its Keywords and Affirmations. Also included are the Family, Genus, Part of Plant used for the Essential Oil, Perfume Note, Odor Intensity, Chakra, Color, Animal and Crystal. Whether you pull a card during meditation, at the start of your day, or when seeking clarity, the messages will guide you gently and intuitively. If you've been enjoying my weekly reflections, this deck is a beautiful way to bring that same guidance into your own hands.