om beginnings
Sweet Basil Oil (Ocimum Basilicum)
August is high summer and everything is in full flower; across the Mediterranean, the scent of basil fills the air, the fragrance of summer. Sweet basil oil (ocimum basilicum) is made from the flowering tops and leaves of the basil plant. It is a lovely summer oil and is known as the holiday oil, and a vital part of any summer first aid kit.