“…Basil extract has various chemical compounds that include α-pinene, camphene, β-pinene, myrcene, limonene, cis-ocimene, camphor, linalool, methyl chavicol, γ-terpineol, citronellol, geraniol, methyl cinnamate and eugenol and other terpenes. 12 Methyl eugenol [1,2-dimethoxy-4-(2-propenyl) benzene, found in sweet basil is a member of a family of chemicals known as allyl alkoxy-benzenes, which include other naturally occurring materials such as isoeugenol, eugenol, estragole, and safrole. All these compounds typically enter the diet via a variety of different food sources, including spices (nutmeg, all spices), herbs (basil, tarragon), bananas and oranges.…”