Tulsi Holy Basil
ocimum sanctum
Note: top, middle.
Aroma Family: anisic, green.
Aroma profile:
sweet, pungent, clove-like, somewhat bitter green/herbaceous aroma, with a soft balsamic-woody undertone; very persistent sweetness.
Blends well with: lavender, clary sage, thyme, cedarwood, bergamot, geranium, orange, rosemary.
Source
Scientific name: ocimum sanctum.
Plant part: flower, leaves.
Extraction method: steam distillation.
Appearance: light yellow to brown, transparent, mobile liquid.
Bibliography
Listening to Scent: An Olfactory Journey with Aromatic Plants and Their Extracts. Jennifer Peace Rhind. 2014. Singing Dragon.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy and Herbalism. Julia Lawless. 1995. Element Books.
Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin. Steffen Arctander. 1962. Allured.
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