Sweet Basil
• Predominant energy / excess: Yang
• Notable Characteristic: Base
• Governing planet: Mars
• Corresponding Chakra: 6° Chakra
• Source of Oil: Flower
• Emotional benefits / properties:
Prolonged use of Basil oil, throughout the day, stimulates concentration and clears the head of invading or scattered thoughts, allowing one to dedicate time to study and learning.
Many ancient cultures attribute a role of the highest rank to Basil. Its presence in the field and in the orchard is an indication of the terrain quality.
There are innumerable varieties of this plant but the French type, rich in linalol, exhibits Mars-ruled benefits to the highest degree, especially on the nervous system. Very active and stimulating, it is a great companion to the mind voyages, veering it from every useless thought and leading it towards learning and knowledge.
East Indian tradition attributes Basil with the role of opening our hearts to devotion and reinforcing our compassion.
It purifies spaces devoted to meditation and religious practices.