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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 September 11, 2025
Holy basil or Tulsi is revered in Indian tradition both spiritually and medicinally. It grows best in tropical and subtropical climates with high temperatures and thrives in fertile, well-drained soils under full sun. The crop is cultivated across Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Andhra Pradesh. Cultivation of holy basil oil in India remains minimal, and no significant fresh supply has entered the market. Demand has picked up slightly after being subdued for months, absorbing the carry-forward stocks. With limited fresh supply and improved demand, prices are expected to remain firm for some time.
Market prices : USD 65.00 /kilo -
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