Tinderbox Basil Essential Oil Ocimum basilicum Basil essential oil reigned so supreme in ancient times it was dubbed the ‘royal oil’ and the word basilicum derives from the Greek word Basilicos meaning king or royal. Basil essential oil is cultivated throughout Europe and the USA, despite the plant originating from Asia and Africa. Aroma Top Note Perfume Hot piercing scent, tangy, slightly spicy. Blends Well With Bergamot, black pepper, clary-sage, geranium, lavender, neroli, sandalwood and verbena. Part of Plant Used Leaves, flowers Type of Extraction Steam distilled Origin Origin of Raw Material: VietnamCountry of Processing: France Precautions Stupefying in high doses. Avoid in pregnancy. Irritant for sensitive skin. Tinderbox Products Containing Basil Essential Oil Memory Blend, Foot Massage Oil, Relaxation Massage Oil, Blue Fire Perfume, Chakra Trust Perfume, Chakra Insight Perfume, Beard Oil, Divine Travel Balm.