Plant Information
Common Name: BASIL SWEET - LARGE LEAF
Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum
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Description:- Annual
- Annual, spicy clove-like aroma
- Use in companion planting
Culinary Uses:- Italian cooking.
- Basis of pesto sauce.
- Tomato, pasta, soup, salads and vegetables.
- Reduce the use of salt
- Chicken, fish, variety of sauces
Parts Used:- Whole plant. Leaves, flowers, seeds.
Medicinal Uses. It is said that:- Treat bacterial infection and intestinal parasites.
- Antiseptic – mouth rinse
- Rub leaves on insect bites and acne
- Tonic for nervous exhaustion, stress
- Lowers fever, help migraine and feverish illnesses - Colds and flue
- Itchy skin and ringworm
- Reduces blood sugar levels
- Lowers blood pressure
- Improves digestion, relaxes spasms, nausea, abdominal cramps, gastro
Other Uses:- Repel aphids, mites and tomato horn worm
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