Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Naturalist Notes: Basil


Recently I added Basil to my garden, which is an aromatic plant belonging to the mint family. It is a popular herb with many varieties including lemon, anise, and cinnamon. Basil leaves are often found in several recipes, it can be used cooked or raw. It is also known to treat nervousness, reduce fevers, chewing leaves can cure mouth infections, headaches, and lots more. This is definitely one of my favorite plants!

© Denise Etienne

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