Botanical name ~ Ocimum basilicum.Caution ~ Avoid in pregnancy.Aroma ~ Sweet, spicy, liquorice-like aroma. Extraction ~ by steam distillation.Part of plant ~ flowering heads.Country of Origin ~ Madagascar.Chemical Constituents ~ Methylchavicol, 1-8cineole, linalol.Uses ~ Encourages alertness, revives tired and overworked muscles. Promotes assertiveness, integrity and clarity.Organic Certificate ~ This Essential Oil is certified Organic by the Soil Association which means you can be sure that it has been produced to the highest ethical and environmental standards. The Soil Association"s standards exceed the UK government"s minimum requirements for organic products in many areas but particularly in animal welfare, GM and the use of pesticides. Standards are constantly reviewed to ensure they deal with current issues. Material Safety Date Certificate (MSDS) ~ DownloadGas Liquid Chromatography (GLC) ~ Download