The pith is the part of the stem that is in the middle. It is made up of parenchyma cells and helps hold on to nutrients and support the structure. These are the stem points where flowers, leaves, or twigs connect. There are buds at the nodes, which can grow into new leaves or ste...
The leaves of basil have numerous oil glands with aromatic volatile oil. The herb bears cluster of small white lipped flowers in racemes. The freshly picked bright green leaves turns brownish green when dried and become brittle and curled. The major types are American Basil, French Basil, ...
Stem of African basil when used as chewing stick kills bacteria in the mouth and help fight off bad breath. It is also able to prevent tooth decay. Tea made from the leaves of African basil can be taken as a tonic or used as a gargle to treat sore throat. 11. Anti-mutagenic properti...
The basil seeds have numerous phytochemicals and polyphenolic flavonoids such as Orientin, vicenin, and different antioxidants. The leaves of basil seeds are rich in essential oils like limonene, citral, eugenol, citronellol, and terpineol. It has vitamin A, vitamin K, beta-carotene, lutein, and...
Basil leaves should always be used fresh, as they lose most of their flavour within a few weeks after drying. However, in the Georgian spice mixture khmeli-suneli [ხმელი-სუნელი], dried basil is employed (see blue fenugreek). The seeds of basil have some ...