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Basil, Lemon

Basil, Lemon

Ocimum basilicum var.citriodorum
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Product No. 1139

Ocimum basilicum var.citriodorum

OriginEgypt
Plant partBlossom/Plant
CultivationCertified organic
CertificationDE-ÖKO-007
ExtractionDistilled
Main constituentsGeranial, Neral, Nerol, Linalool, Geraniol
AromaCitrus, Herbaceous, Sweet, Fresh
Ingredients (INCI)Ocimum Basilicum Flower Oil*

*Certified organic, DE-ÖKO-007.

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Lemon basil is sometimes assumed to be sweet basil blended with lemon oil. Its citrus note is the plant's own. It comes from geranial and neral, the two isomers of citral, the same aldehydes that define lemongrass and lemon myrtle.

01 · Origin

Lemon basil is a hybrid within the genus Ocimum, of the mint family, Lamiaceae, grown widely in South and Southeast Asia and North Africa. This oil is distilled in Egypt from the blossoming herb, under DE-ÖKO-007 organic certification.

02 · Chemistry

Geranial and neral lead. Nerol, linalool and geraniol, all monoterpene alcohols, round out the aldehyde sharpness and give a floral sweetness. Methyl chavicol, the marker of the anisic basil type, is not among the main constituents. Comparative work alongside Basil, 85% Methyl Chavicol (No. 1111) shows how far two basils can diverge.

03 · In Practice

Bright, lemony and herbaceous, with a soft floral finish. A top note. Diffusion, massage blends, skincare formulation and natural perfumery, each at low concentration. Blends with lime, ginger, lemongrass, geranium, petitgrain, coriander and vetiver.

General information: For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

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