Sweet basil

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum L. The low-growing bush basil (Ocimum minimum) is a separate species, but it is probably a variant of sweet basil. Much of the herb grown today is a hybrid, a cross between Ocimum basilicum and Ocimum americanum. There are many cultivars of basil that have their own denomination. Other Common Names: Basil, common basil, garden basil, St. Joseph's wort, basilicon, joy of the mountain, basilikum (German), basilic (French), lo-le (Chinese), basilika (Swedish)…

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A classic pesto recipe. Check out this post for more pesto variations.

Wondering how to use basil for spells? These magical properties of basil will help anyone who is practicing witchcraft expend their book of shadows!

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This basil peppercorn vinaigrette is the perfect way to welcome Spring!

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Sweet basil is the tastiest and most popular garden herb around! Come learn the basics of how to care for the plants.

Sweet basil is that quintessential Italian herb that we all seem to love. Let me show you how to grow and use this wonderful herb.

With this super-easy guide, you'll learn how to grow basil, propagate it, chop it, freeze it, and more. It's so simple, and practically unlimited fresh herbs are just a few cuttings away.

Basil is an incredibly versatile herb that has many health benefits. Not only is it a popular spice to use when cooking common dishes such as Pesto or Caprese salads, but it can be used in drinks such as lemonade. Basil tea, however, is one of the best (and refreshing) ways to enjoy the health

Sweet Basil Vinaigrette comes together in just 5 minutes with only a handful of ingredients! Nutritious and so delicious on any salad!

Medicinal uses for sweet basil. Basil is an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial herb that is easy to use and gives amazing health benefits! Fresh and dried basil uses.

Sweet Basil Seed Drink Recipe with step by step pictures. This recipe is refreshing, healthy and super coolant summer drink and it helps to lose weight.

Sweet basil leaves are used in pesto and Italian food. Holy basil originates in India and Asia, is less common, and is used in Asian cuisine. Discover the differences between basil and a holy basil plant. Choose these or a variety like lemon basil or Thai basil for your garden. #holy #basil #sweet

This sweet basil tea is wonderfully mild, herbaceous and soothing and can be made with leftover herbs in just 30 minutes.

Despite the name, Holy Basil is more frequently associated with Buddhism than Christianity and has long been used in Ayurvedic medicine as an all-purpose healing herb. It can be confused with traditional sweet basil because of similarities in color and leaf structure, but is much more useful than its better-known counterpart, even if it isn’t quite as delicious in pesto or with tomatoes.