Basil (Ocimum basillcum)

Basil - Culinary Notes & Roots

Basil is ultra-easy to grow. This past summer, I had purchased a few small pots of basil for my herb garden, but they were rather poor specimens. When the warmer weather took root, they uprooted and died. As the local feed and garden stores were depleted of basil plants, I decided to plant a cheap package of basil seeds - hoping that they might sprout. To my surprise, they did just that - proving how easy they are to grow.

Common in Mediterranean foods, basil adds a pungent flavor to recipes. Try adding a few leaves to fresh salad, or toss into your next marinara or spaghetti sauce recipe.

Basil - Herbal Medicine Uses

Medicinal uses for Basil include:

as a tea, used to relieve headaches

as a tea, used to aid in digestion

as a tea, used to treat restlessness

promotes circulation

as an eye wash

PLEASE NOTE: Basil's House of Herbs is a collection of information and studies by Tom, a biologist and is intended for informational and reading purposes only. If you are considering using herbs for weight loss or medicinal purposes, please meet with your physician before doing such.

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