Plant Information
Common Name: BASIL SWEET - GREEK
Scientific Name: Ocimum minimum var. 'Greek'
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Description:- Perennial
- Spicy clove-like aroma
Culinary Uses:- Italian cooking
- Reduce the use of salt
- Tomato, soup, pasta
- Is the basis of pesto sauce
- Chicken, fish, variety of sauces
Medicinal Uses. It is said that:- Rub leaves on insect bites
- Tonic for nervous exhaustion, stress
- Colds and chills
- Itchy skin and ringworm
- Reduces blood sugar levels
- Lowers blood pressure
- Antiseptic - rinse for sore gums
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