Basil Essential Oil is steam distilled from the leaves and flowering tops of Ocimum basilicum, producing a fresh, sweet, herbaceous aroma with light, spicy, and slightly anise-like undertones. Energizing and clarifying, it is a favorite for mental focus blends, digestive support, and adding a bright herbal note to natural perfumery and wellness formulas.Key Ingredients Ocimum basilicum (Sweet Basil) Essential Oil — 100% pure, steam distilled from leaves and flowering topsBenefits Promotes mental clarity and focus — an excellent oil for concentration and alertness Supports digestive comfort when diluted and applied to the abdomen Uplifting and energizing — helps ease mental fatigue and nervous exhaustion Fresh, sweet, herbal aroma — a bright top note in natural perfumery and culinary-inspired blends Blends beautifully with bergamot, lemon, lavender, rosemary, and frankincense How to UseDiffuse 3–5 drops. Dilute to 1–2% in a carrier oil for topical use (approx. 6–12 drops per oz). Apply diluted to the abdomen for digestive support or to the temples and back of the neck for mental clarity.10 mL • 100% pure essential oil • GC/MS report available upon request.Mockingbird Apothecary & General Store does not recommend ingestion of essential oils. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Mockingbird Apothecary products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.