What are the effects of lemon basil essential oil? – How to make lemon basil essential oil at home

10/03/2025

Lemon basil essential oil is produced by steam distillation of the leaves and stems of the lemon basil plant, and has a characteristic yellow color. This essential oil contains large amounts of carvacrol and thymol – these compounds have many effects in treating diseases. So what are the effects of lemon basil essential oil? If you want to make lemon basil essential oil at home, what are the steps to follow?

Things to know about lemon basil essential oil as well as how to "process" this essential oil will be revealed by NanoFrance in the article below!

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I. What are the effects of lemon basil essential oil?

What are the effects of lemon basil essential oil? – Many studies have shown that essential oil from this plant has 6 outstanding effects as follows:

1. Superior antibacterial

Scientists have proven that this essential oil has the ability to:

  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Inhibits fungal bacteria
  • Fight antibiotic resistance
  • Combating Diabetic Wound Pathogens

Lemon basil essential oil contains many types of bacteria that are considered natural antibiotics: Staphylococcus, Shigella flexneri, sonnei, Shiga, B. subtilis, Es. coli, Streptococcus, D. pneumoniae... 

What are the effects of lemon basil essential oil?

2. Reduces cough, supports treatment of respiratory diseases

This is one of the most prominent effects of lemon basil essential oil. This essential oil is found in many cough syrups today. According to research, Colein in lemon basil essential oil has the ability to resist bacteria, especially bacteria in the nose, mouth, throat, and intestines!

3. Fight skin diseases

What are the effects of lemon basil essential oil? Few people know that skin diseases such as ulcers, skin allergies, skin burns, etc. can be treated with lemon basil essential oil.

Not only that, lemon basil essential oil also has the ability to inhibit the growth of fungi that cause dandruff and other scalp diseases.

What are the effects of lemon basil essential oil?

4. What are the effects of lemon basil essential oil? – Boost immunity

Lemon basil essential oil contains many active ingredients that can prevent bacteria and pathogens from entering the body → Has the effect of increasing resistance and fighting diseases for the body.

5. Helps wounds heal quickly

As mentioned above, lemon basil essential oil contains many natural antibiotics, which can help reduce the risk of infection, especially for people with diabetes. When using this essential oil, the area of ​​​​wounds caused by complications of diabetes can be reduced by 76.6%. Wounds also narrow and heal faster.

6. Using lemon basil essential oil is good for the nervous system

Lemon balm essential oil is one of the most commonly used essential oils for diffusers in sleeping spaces. However, it is not by chance that they are so “popular”! The scent of lemon balm essential oil has a mild sedative and relaxing effect. They can help you sleep better.

What are the effects of lemon basil essential oil?

Of the 6 uses listed above, how many uses of this essential oil do you know?

II. Instructions on how to make lemon basil essential oil at home EXTREMELY SIMPLE!

Want to make lemon basil essential oil? Don't forget to check out NanoFrance's super simple way to make lemon basil essential oil below!

Ingredients to prepare include: Lemon basil, rock sugar (can use honey instead). Prepare 1 porcelain bowl and 1 pot.

Steps to follow:

  • Wash lemon basil leaves and cut into thin strips.
  • Put lemon basil leaves in a pestle and chop finely.
  • Put basil in a porcelain bowl and add rock sugar.
  • Boil water and steam the bowl for about 5 minutes.
  • Skim off the dregs

After removing the residue, we will get lemon basil essential oil. Steaming is the simplest way to make lemon basil essential oil, which can be done quickly at home.

how to make lemon basil essential oil

In case you want to use lemon basil essential oil to treat cough, cold, fever, you can add kumquat and fresh ginger. Put them and lemon basil in the blender, then follow the same steps as above.

If you want to make essential oils for inhalation, you can use the whole plant and not add sugar.

III. How to use lemon basil essential oil properly?

For children - adults - women - infants, the dosage of lemon basil essential oil is also not the same. Specifically:

→ Adults: 5 drops/time, take 1 time/day

→ Children over 6 months old: 3-5 drops/time, drink 1 time/day.

→ Pregnant women and children under 6 months of age should consult a doctor before use.

Note: Lemon balm essential oil is often used by diluting it with water or milk. DO NOT use pure essential oil directly.

Through this article, do you know what the effects of lemon basil essential oil are? Use this essential oil properly and scientifically! Remember to regularly follow other articles of NanoFrance to update more interesting information!

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