Basil (Basil)+ 5ml - Young Living Essential Essence

Discover the sweet, warm taste of therapeutic-grade basil.

Young Living's Basil+ essential oil is extracted from the leaves of Ocimum basilicum and offers a sweet, warm aroma and flavor. This 100% pure essential oil from the Plus line makes it easier than ever to season with this popular herb—equally appreciated in Asia and Europe. With Basil+, you get a fresher taste than with dried herbs, but without the work!

What makes Basil+ so special?

Basil is one of the world's most versatile culinary herbs and indispensable in Italian and Asian cuisine. Basil+ offers you the opportunity to enjoy this fresh, aromatic flavor in concentrated form – without fresh leaves wilting or dried herbs losing their aroma. A single drop is all it takes to give your dishes an authentic basil note.

Your most important advantages at a glance:

• Fresh taste: More intense than dried basil, without the work of handling fresh herbs.
• Highly concentrated: A few drops replace a handful of fresh basil leaves
• Versatile: Suitable for both Italian and Asian cuisine
• Available year-round: Always fresh basil flavor, regardless of the season.
• 100% pure: Seed to Seal quality without additives

Here's how to use Basil+:

As a dietary supplement:
Dilute 1 drop with 4 drops of carrier oil (e.g. V-6™ or olive oil), place the mixture into a vegetarian capsule and take it once daily.

For Italian classics:

• Pasta sauces: Give your favorite pasta sauce more flavor with Basil+. For even more flavor, combine it with Rosemary+ and Oregano+.
• Pesto: Perfect for homemade pesto Genovese or pesto rosso
• Pizza: On tomato sauce or as a finishing touch after baking
• Caprese salad: With tomatoes, mozzarella and balsamic vinegar
• Bruschetta: For authentic Italian taste

For Asian dishes:

• Thai dishes: Pad Thai, Thai curry, fried rice
• Vietnamese cuisine: Pho soup, spring rolls, banh mi
• Chinese dishes: Stir-fried vegetables, wok dishes
• Asian soups: Ramen, miso soup, Tom Yum

For salads & dressings:

• Ready-made salads: Even ready-made salads from the refrigerated section become even better with Basil+
• Salad dressing: For vinaigrettes, balsamic dressings or herb dressings
• Tomato salad: With olive oil, balsamic vinegar and basil+
• Greek salad: For a Mediterranean touch

For creative recipe ideas:

• Basil pasta: Cook your pasta in water enriched with Basil+ to give it a subtle flavor.
• Summer snack: Combined with lime juice and melon, this makes a great summer snack. For a more complex flavor profile, add some feta cheese.
• Basil tea: Mix some into a mild tea like chamomile. Sweeten it with a spoonful of honey.
• Basil lemonade: With lemon juice, water and honey for a refreshing drink.

For soups & stews:

• Tomato soup: Classic, refined with basil
• Minestrone: Italian vegetable soup
• Vegetable stew: For Mediterranean flavors
• Asian soups: Pho, Ramen or Tom Yum

Why Basil+ instead of fresh or dried basil?

Basil essential oil is highly concentrated and offers a more intense, fresher aroma than dried herbs. A single drop replaces about 1 teaspoon of dried basil or a handful of fresh leaves. You always have fresh basil flavor on hand without the herbs wilting, turning brown, or losing their aroma. Plus, you save time washing, picking, and chopping.

Perfect combinations:

Basil+ harmonizes wonderfully with other Young Living Plus oils:

• With Oregano+ and Rosemary+ for Italian herb blends
• With Thyme+ for Mediterranean dishes
• With Lemon+ for fish and seafood
• With Lime+ for Asian dishes
• Use with Ginger+ (if available) for Thai dishes.

Application tips for optimal results:

• Dosage: Start with 1 drop – Basil+ is very potent
• Mixing: First, stir Basil+ with oil or liquid.
• Timing: Add Basil+ towards the end of the cooking time to preserve the fresh aroma.
• Storage: Store in a cool, dark place for maximum shelf life

Ingredients & Quality:

100% pure essential oil from Ocimum basilicum leaves
Obtained through steam distillation • No additives • Seed to Seal certified

Product details:

• Contents: 5 ml
• SKU: 558310
• Manufacturer: Young Living Essential Oils
• Product line: Young Living Plus line (suitable for dietary supplements)
• Botanical name: Ocimum basilicum
• Extraction method: Steam distillation of the leaves

Note: Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced and varied diet. The recommended daily intake should not be exceeded. Keep out of reach of children.