Holy Basil

Ocimum tenuiflorum L.

Chemotype: eugenol-rich holy basil type

warmsweetspicy

PLANT PART: leaves and flowers/buds
EXTRACTION: steam distillation
AROMA NOTE: top

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Aroma & character

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warmsweetspicy

Aroma intensity: 80 / 100

Soft & subtleBold & expressive

Note layer: top

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Cited dermal maximum · leave-on: 1%
Phototoxicity: Not flagged in this profile
Oxidation risk: Unknown

A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.

No furocoumarin-based phototoxic restriction was identified in the consulted holy basil sources.

Contraindications & cautions

moderateHoly basil oil may inhibit blood clotting.

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Inside the oil

6 constituents

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About this composition

Holy basil oil is chemotypically variable. This record uses a directly read 2023 GC-FID/GC-MS profile for an eugenol-rich Ocimum sanctum / Ocimum tenuiflorum tulsi oil and aligns the botanical description, aroma strength, and dermal ceiling with AromaWeb's holy basil profile.

Constituent	Typical amount	Reported range	Chemical family	Source
Eugenol	54.62%	54.62–54.62%	phenylpropanoid	View source Laboratoire PhytoChemia GC-FID/GC-MS: Organic Essential Oil Tulsi (Holy Basil), Lot HBNA0423 https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCFID_Essential_Oil_Tulsi_Organic_LOT_HBNA0423.pdf (p. 3; Eugenol 54.62%)
beta-Caryophyllene	31.4%	31.4–31.4%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Laboratoire PhytoChemia GC-FID/GC-MS: Organic Essential Oil Tulsi (Holy Basil), Lot HBNA0423 https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCFID_Essential_Oil_Tulsi_Organic_LOT_HBNA0423.pdf (p. 4; beta-Caryophyllene 31.40%)
alpha-Humulene	4.93%	4.93–4.93%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Laboratoire PhytoChemia GC-FID/GC-MS: Organic Essential Oil Tulsi (Holy Basil), Lot HBNA0423 https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCFID_Essential_Oil_Tulsi_Organic_LOT_HBNA0423.pdf (p. 4; alpha-Humulene 4.93%)
Geraniol	1.01%	1.01–1.01%	monoterpene alcohol	View source Laboratoire PhytoChemia GC-FID/GC-MS: Organic Essential Oil Tulsi (Holy Basil), Lot HBNA0423 https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCFID_Essential_Oil_Tulsi_Organic_LOT_HBNA0423.pdf (p. 3; Geraniol 1.01%)
1,8-Cineole	0.67%	0.67–0.67%	monoterpene oxide	View source Laboratoire PhytoChemia GC-FID/GC-MS: Organic Essential Oil Tulsi (Holy Basil), Lot HBNA0423 https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCFID_Essential_Oil_Tulsi_Organic_LOT_HBNA0423.pdf (p. 3; 1,8-Cineole 0.67%)
Methylchavicol	0.18%	0.18–0.18%	phenylpropanoid	View source Laboratoire PhytoChemia GC-FID/GC-MS: Organic Essential Oil Tulsi (Holy Basil), Lot HBNA0423 https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCFID_Essential_Oil_Tulsi_Organic_LOT_HBNA0423.pdf (p. 9; Methylchavicol 0.18%)

Profile source: Laboratoire PhytoChemia GC-FID/GC-MS: Organic Essential Oil Tulsi (Holy Basil), Lot HBNA0423; Holy Basil Essential Oil (Tulsi): Benefits, Uses & Insights · https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCFID_Essential_Oil_Tulsi_Organic_LOT_HBNA0423.pdf ; https://www.aromaweb.com/essential-oils/holy-basil-tulsi-essential-oil.php (botanical name, steam distilled, leaves and flowers/buds, top note, strong aroma, 1% dermal maximum, blood-clotting caution)

A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY

Traditional & reported uses

These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.

traditionally used in aromatherapy and Ayurvedic-inspired blends for supporting mental clarity and focus
reported to support easing of occasional stress and nervous tension
used in diffuser blends for uplifting, energizing mood support
traditionally associated with spiritual and ceremonial use in Tulsi-based practices
used in massage blends for muscle comfort and a warming, spicy sensory profile
reported to support respiratory comfort when inhaled during seasonal congestion

For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.

What we're still learning · 2 data gaps

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Odor intensity 80 is a normalization of AromaWeb's categorical 'Strong' aroma-strength wording into the archive's numeric scale rather than a directly published 0-100 measurement.
No directly measured public volatility-rate or tenacity-hour data were verified in this pass.