OVERVIEW
The basil plant is originally native to India, and is best known for the scent and flavor that it imparts to Italian cuisine. The varieties of basil are nearly endless, with different cultivars providing a slightly different product within the same species due to hybridization and growing conditions. Generally speaking, the herb is sweet, slightly minty and slightly peppery.
Basil grows best outdoors in a warm, sunny environment as a garden herb, and can also be potted and grown in a window with plenty of sun. Basil is sensitive to cold and will grow as an annual in regions that frost during the winter. Due to its environmental sensitivity, the herb should be planted in late spring or early summer after the risk of frosting has passed.
PARTS USED
Dried leaf in teas or essential oils for topical application.
TYPICAL PREPARATIONS
The essential oil used topically. As a spice it can be liberally used in foods.
SUMMARY
Basil is well known for its sweet aroma and the fresh, delicious flavor that it lends t
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