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Product: Basil Oil Holy
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Holy Basil (Tulsi)
Basil Oil Holy India Ocimum sanctum
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Description
Holy Basil, also known as Tulsi or as the botanical Ocimum tenuiflorum and Ocimum sanctum is native to parts of Southern India and South East Asia. It is used extensively across India in the practice of Ayurvedic medicine and for spiritual purposes.
In Ayurvedic medicine it is know to help treat colds, headaches, stomach disorders, inflammation, heart disease, various forms of poisoning, and malaria.
As a food ingredient the dried herb is very popular in Thai cuisine where it is often called 'Thai Holy Basil' (known locally as kaphrao). You will find it in many traditional Thai dishes so look out for it when you next indulge in your favourite Thai dishes!
In aromatherapy Holy Basil purifies and cleanses the air and is thought to support our respiratory, nervous and digestive systems.
It can also be used as an 'energiser' in room diffusers it is thought to stimulate the creative receptors in the brain when working (a good one to sneak into the office!).Given its typical high yields of eugenol, Holy Basil Oil may be compared as a cross between Clove and traditional Basil.
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Product Details
- Botanical name: Ocimum sanctum
- Origin: India
- Crop Season: November - February
- Plant/part used: Whole plant
- Method of extraction: Steam distillation
- TSCA CAS: 91845-35-1
- EINECS: 295-208-3
- INCI Name: Ocimum sanctum leaf extract
- Appearance: Colourless to Pale yellow liquid
- Organoleptic Properties: Fresh, warm and spicy herbaceous odour
- Density: 0.965 - 0.985
- Refractive index: 1.490 - 1.520
- Optical rotation: 0º to -10º
- Chemical constituents: Eugenol: min 35%, trans-Caryophyllene: 18 - 23%, Methyl eugenol: 8 - 15%
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Latest Market Information April 15, 2025
Holy basil, or tulsi is considered a sacred herb in India and thrives throughout the country. It is an adaptable plant and grows in various climates, but flourishes in warm, tropical regions with ample sunlight and well-drained, fertile soil. It is commonly cultivated in home gardens and on a larger scale in states like Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.
The oil is extracted through steam distillation of the plant’s leaves and flowering tops. It yields a potent liquid rich in eugenol, camphor, and other beneficial compounds. Buyers are showing limited interest in the product and demand is declining steadily. This trend is expected to persist. Reduction in demand has created a supply surplus in the market and farmers are selling older volumes at discounted price. Cultivation for holy basil has almost ceased and with demand not recovering, sellers continue to find it challenging to secure competitive market rates.
Market prices : USD 65.00 /kilo -
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