Chemical Properties of Basil Extracts Basil has wide range of phytochemicals that make it highly useful for cosmetic applications. The major components in basil extracts are essential oils like linalool, methyl chavicol, estragol and cineol. Linalool and methyl chavicol are mainly responsible for the unique flavor and aroma of sweet basil. These essential oils make up around 0.4-1... https://www.patreon.com/posts/basil-extracts-127798408