People use holy basil for anxiety, stress, diabetes, high cholesterol, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any of these uses. Don't confuse holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) with basil (Ocimum basilicum), which is very commonly used in cooking. ...
The type of basil used in Mediterranean cooking – Italian large-leaf – pairs well with tomato flavours and consequently appears in a wide range of dishes from Caprese salad to marinara sauce. Other common basil varieties like sweet, lemon, Thai and holy basil are used judiciously in Thai, ...
Basil, also calledOcimum basilicumor Saint Joseph’s wort, is a common, leafy green herb that is part of the mint family. Native to tropical environments spanning the globe, it’s often used as a food seasoning in a variety of cuisines. But basil uses do not stop there; the herb is a...
Aside from the obvious uses in an herb garden and for healthy cooking, it also has many more benefits. You can use it for everything from gardening and cooking to medicinal purposes and even in beauty products. As with most herbs, it also helps relieve some common ailments, including indige...
Whole leaves preserve the basil’s flavor better, but means it’s not as quick and easy to use when cooking. Stack the leaves carefully in a jar or other airtight container. Do not stuff them in, or they can get crushed. For crushed basil leaves, simply crumble them as you add to a...
While the Golden Ratio is a great starting point for crafting cocktails, I prefer a smoother mixed drink; therefore, this strawberry cocktail recipe uses equal parts of all three components (spirit, sweet and tart). If you want a cocktail that celebrates booziness, by all means, double the ...
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Italian cooking doesn’t often use basil with meats; it uses oregano instead. Basil is good dry or fresh (but never use the dried basil for pesto.) Growing Basil If you are growing your own basil, in a clump, windowbox or pot, the following two steps should keep your basil in good ...
Sweet basil is a highly aromatic herb, which in addition to its use in cooking also has its uses in herbal medicine (both the herb and the essential oil extracted from it). The plant is devoted to the Hindu gods Krishna and Vishnu and can often be found cultivated around the temples whe...
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