Basil Sweet Powder (Ocimum basilicum) - Bulk
Basil Sweet Powder (Ocimum basilicum) - Bulk
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Basil Sweet Leaf Powder (Ocimum basilicum) is a finely milled, aromatic herb made from carefully dried sweet basil leaves. It's ideal for quick herbal teas, easy kitchen blends and simple steam or topical preparations when you want basil's soothing, uplifting character in a convenient format.
♡ Why we love it: The warm, comforting flavour makes a relaxing herbal tea and slips effortlessly into soups, sauces and dressings. In powder form it measures neatly, strains cleanly and pairs beautifully with lemon, garlic or mint for everyday use.
Sizes: 200g or 1kg.
Uses
- Brew as a simple herbal tea or blend with complementary herbs
- Stir into soups, sauces, broths or salad dressings as a culinary accent
- Prepare a tincture for easy dosing and longer keeping
- Use in a facial steam or inhalation bowl for a gentle aromatic lift
- Mix into a light lotion or toner for oily skin routines (patch test first)
- Make a garden spray infusion for plant fungus and aphids
Benefits
- Traditionally used as a carminative to ease digestive wind and tummy discomfort
- Commonly used for a calming effect to support sleep readiness and steady nerves
- Eases the symptoms of seasonal stuffiness in warm herbal infusions
- Claimed to assist with focus, concentration and clear thinking
- Referenced in herbal texts for everyday metabolic balance and general vitality
- A kitchen staple that supports flavourful, convalescence-friendly sips and meals
How to use
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Tea (powder): Use ½-1 tsp per 250 ml freshly boiled water, infuse 5-10 minutes, then strain through fine mesh or muslin
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Tincture: 1:5 (herb:solvent) in 40-50% alcohol, macerate 2-4 weeks, shake occasionally, then strain and bottle
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Culinary: Start with a pinch up to 1 tsp in soups, sauces or dressings, adjust to taste
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Steam inhalation: Add 1-2 tsp to a bowl of hot water, lean over at a safe distance, inhale gently for a few minutes with eyes closed
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Topical: Add a small pinch to your usual toner or lotion for oily skin routines, patch test before wider use
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light and strong odours; reseal tightly after each use.
Ingredients
Sweet basil leaf powder (Ocimum basilicum)
Country of Origin: Various origins (batch dependent).
For your safety
- While this natural product may have wellness benefits, it is not medication and does not replace prescribed treatment or professional care
- If you have a medical condition or take medication, consult a registered medical practitioner before use
- Do not use during pregnancy
- Do not consume for prolonged periods
- External preparations are for external use only; avoid contact with eyes; patch test first
- Discontinue use if any adverse reaction occurs
- Keep out of reach of children and pets
About These Botanicals
This product is grown in an organic and regenerative fashion with as minimal use of insecticides, pesticides, herbicides and fungicides as possible, in certified organic fertilizer. The product is certified food grade. It is not certified organic. Suitable for Kosher, Halaal and Hindi diets.
