One kilogram of dried, sliced basil leaves from Egypt: a spiced, lightly anise-sweet natural material for crafters, soap makers, pot-pourri creators and decorative applications. Dried basil retains its characteristic Mediterranean aroma and is versatile for creating natural products. The 1 kg pack provides ample quantity for an extended period.
Basil – Mediterranean aroma
Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is one of the most widely used herbs in Mediterranean and tropical cooking, but its dried leaves are also excellent for decorative and aromatherapy purposes. The fragrance is intensely fresh, spicy and lightly anise-like — this combination suits fatty soaps, bath salts and pot-pourri blends equally well. It comes from Egypt, where large-scale basil cultivation and drying is well established.
Applications
Dried sliced basil leaves are suitable as an additive in natural soaps and bath salts, pot-pourri and aromatherapy blends, as a decorative element in handmade candles, and as a base material for scented sachets. The sliced form is easy to measure and portion.
Blending and storage
The scent of dried basil harmonises particularly well with lemon verbena, lavender, rosemary and thyme — combined together they make a Mediterranean-mood pot-pourri blend. In soap making, the green leaves create a visually decorative effect on the soap surface. For storage, use an airtight glass jar or metal tin in a cool, dark place, where the aroma will keep for 1–2 years.
Product details
- Material: dried basil leaf (Ocimum basilicum)
- Pack size: 1 kg
- Form: sliced leaves
- Country of origin: Egypt