Basil-
Basil is the green flame of clarity—the whispering priestess of sacred gardens and temple altars. She awakens not only the senses, but the spirit, summoning the clarity of action and sharpness of mind.
Used for centuries as both sacred herb and banisher of darkness, Basil dances at the threshold of the physical and the spiritual. She clears energetic congestion, sharpens inner sight, and strengthens the will. In ritual, Basil becomes a holy blade, slicing through confusion, fatigue, and fear with fragrant precision.
Let her be your green wind, your sacred breath of renewal.
Parts Used:  Leaves and flowering tops
Extraction Method: Steam distilled
Countries of Origin: Egypt, India, France, North & South America, Pacific Islands
Perfumery Note: Top to middle
Color: Pale yellow to golden
Viscosity: Thin
Sustainability/Conservation:  Not threatened.
Aromatic Profile: 
Fragrance Family: Herbal · Sweet · Slightly spicy
Opening: Bright and sweet-green, slightly anise-like
Heart: Fresh, warm, and vibrant—reminiscent of a sunlit herb garden
Drydown: Faintly balsamic, soft herbal warmth lingers Brighter and more animated than most herbs, Basil lifts, clears, and sharpens the air like a fresh wind through open window
Note of Interest: Should use the chemotype linalool.
Blends Well With
Other Herbs: Rosemary, Clary Sage, Tulsi (Holy Basil), Thyme
Citrus: Lemon, Bergamot, Lime (brightens and freshens its sharp edges)
Florals: Lavender (softens and balances the heat), Neroli, Rose
Resins & Woods: Frankincense (for clarity and spiritual connection), Cedarwood, Sandalwood
Roots: Ginger (adds fire and courage), Vetiver (grounds the sharpness)
Modes of Application & Ritual Use:
Diffusion & Inhalation:
Use 3–5 drops in diffuser to clear mental fatigue, awaken focus, and create an environment for study, ritual, or creative work.
Combine with Rosemary, Lemon, and Frankincense for a powerful “ritual preparation” blend. 
Bath & Soak
Add 3–5 drops to carrier oil or milk before dispersing into a warm bath to banish sluggishness, restore your personal field, and prepare for spiritual work. 
Anointing Oil
Use in 1–2% dilution for topical use at the third eye, temples, or solar plexus to invoke clarity and energetic fortification. Ideal before public speaking, or creative sessions. 
Aura & Space Mists
Blend with alcohol, and other clearing oils like Lavender and Lemon.
Energetics
Clearing → Mentally, emotionally, and energetically
Stimulating → Awakens mental focus and decisiveness
Protective → Clears low vibrations and stagnancy from the field
Harmonizing to the nervous system → Especially when fatigue and indecision are rooted in burnout
Intentions
To clear the mind and create mental precision
To banish fear, fog, and energetic clutter
To support ritual focus, sacred work, and study
To restore vitality after burnout or depletion
To aid in consecration and spiritual boundaries
🕯️ Ritual Affirmation
“My mind is clear. My spirit is focused. I walk in sacred intent.”
⚠️ Safety Information
Use in low dilution (1–2%) for topical applications to avoid skin irritation.
Avoid during pregnancy or with young children.
High in methyl chavicol (estragole), which can be sensitizing or mildly neurotoxic in large doses—use sparingly and intentionally.
Best avoided by those with epilepsy or prone to seizures.
Not for internal use unless under qualified aromatherapist credentialed in aromatic medicine.