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Sweet basil Oil (Ocimum basilicum)

Sweet basil Oil
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Ocimum basilicum ct. estragole · Sweet Spicy Herb

Sweet Basil Essential Oil

Sweet Basil Essential Oil is steam distilled from the leaves of Ocimum basilicum (estragole chemotype), grown in Italy. This basil oil has a sweet, spicy, fresh scent with a faint balsamic-woody back note and lasting sweetness — a bright, uplifting herb note, used with care as an estragole-rich oil.

At Kush Aroma Exports, our sweet basil is steam distilled from selected leaves, supplied with clear safety guidance. As one of India's leading essential oil manufacturers — a trusted essential oil manufacturer, supplier and exporter, we supply every batch with verifiable purity. Explore our full range of 100% pure natural essential oils or browse our CO2 extract oils for related aromatic materials.

Quick Facts

Botanical NameOcimum basilicum
ChemotypeEstragole (methyl chavicol)
FamilyLamiaceae
SourceLeaves
OriginItaly
Processing MethodSteam distillation
Colour / ConsistencyColourless to pale-yellow liquid

Aroma Profile

Sweet Basil has a sweet, spicy, fresh scent with a faint balsamic-woody back note and a lasting sweetness — a strong top note.

Blends beautifully with

Basil pairs with citrus, herb and floral oils, including:

Bergamot Clary Sage Clove Bud Lime Eucalyptus Juniper Neroli Rosemary

Sweet Basil

Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a much-loved culinary herb whose oil has a sweet, spicy, uplifting character. This is the estragole chemotype.

Note that sweet basil is a different plant from holy basil / tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum), which the two are sometimes confused.

Harvesting & Extraction

Sweet Basil essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves, capturing their sweet, spicy, estragole-rich fraction. Learn more about how we work on our distillation of essential oil page.

Common Uses

Across perfumery, wellness and traditional practice, this oil is valued for:

  • Aromatherapy — a bright, uplifting, clarifying note used with care in aromatherapy blends.
  • Perfumery — a fresh, sweet-spicy herb note for cologne and fougere accords.
  • Personal care — a fresh herbal note used sparingly in natural cosmetics.
  • Natural fragrance — a green, herbaceous note for niche work.

Related Oils You May Like

For more fresh, herbaceous notes, explore related oils: Basil Organic oil, Basil Sweet India oil, Clary Sage France oil, Rosemary Organic oil.

Caution: This is an estragole-rich (methyl chavicol) chemotype, and estragole is a compound of toxicological concern — use only well diluted within conservative dermal limits, avoid prolonged or high-level use, and avoid during pregnancy and with children. For external use only. Consult a professional if under medical care.

Why Buy Sweet Basil Oil From Kush Aroma Exports

As a Government-recognised Star Export House and a trusted essential oil manufacturer, supplier, exporter and wholesaler of 100% pure essential oils from Kannauj, India, we offer sweet basil oil in retail and bulk quantities, with worldwide shipping and quality you can verify.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is sweet basil essential oil?
It is a sweet, spicy, uplifting oil steam distilled from the leaves of Ocimum basilicum (estragole chemotype), from Italy.
Is sweet basil the same as holy basil / tulsi?
No — sweet basil is Ocimum basilicum; holy basil / tulsi is Ocimum tenuiflorum, a different plant.
Any safety notes?
This chemotype is estragole-rich (a compound of concern): use only well diluted within conservative limits and avoid in pregnancy.
What is it used for?
Careful aromatherapy, perfumery and natural fragrance.

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Typical Composition · Qualitative

Key Constituents

This sweet basil is an estragole (methyl chavicol) chemotype. Typical qualitative constituents below; batch values vary.

ConstituentTypical Character
Structural ClassNote
Estragole (methyl chavicol)Sweet, anise-herb — principal (compound of concern)
ClassPhenylpropanoid — main marker
LinaloolSoft, floral-herb
ClassMonoterpene alcohol
1,8-Cineole / eugenolFresh, spicy
ClassOxide / phenol

Safety Summary

HazardsEstragole-rich; toxicological concern.
ContraindicationsConservative dermal limits; avoid prolonged use, pregnancy and children.

Technical Notes

  • Not tulsi — Sweet basil (O. basilicum) is not holy basil / tulsi (O. tenuiflorum); the source text conflated them.
  • Batch documentation — GC/MS and batch-specific CoA available on request.
Technical Disclaimer: The composition indicated above is qualitative and typical for this botanical; it does not constitute a Certificate of Analysis. Batch-specific GC/MS values vary with origin, harvest and distillation. For regulatory or formulation decisions, always refer to the batch-specific CoA supplied with your order.

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