Basil Leaves
Also Known As: Basil Leaf, Basil Whole or Sweet Basil
Origin: Italian
Ingredients: Basil Leaves
Taste and Aroma: Sweet, delicate and pleasant.
Uses: Basil is good on all most anything including: Italian cuisine, sauces, tomatoes, vegetables, meat and fish.
Substitutes:Rosemary, Basil Ground or Thyme
Fun Fact: Basil is also known as the tomato herb, because of how well it goes with tomatoes.
Health Values:
-May help relieve symptoms from the common cold, coughs, sore throats and fever
-May help reduce high cholesterol
-May help reduce symptoms of mouth infections
-May help treat ringworm and other skin infections
-May help to relieve stress
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