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Basil - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Informative article about the spice Basil, its botany, chemistry, history and cross-cultural culinary usage. ... Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) ... Basilie, Sweet Basil...
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Thai food with a twist in a Bangkok atmosphere. Menu highlights and location provided. ... ; BASIL ; THAI RESTAURANT & BAR; ... ; BASIL CANTEEN...
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Information on, uses of and how to grow basil ... Herbs > Basil Herb; Information on, uses of and how to grow basil:; Name Ocimum basillicum. Family Labiate. History Originally from India. Keats wrote a poem about it "Isabella and the pot of Basil".
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Basil has long been revered. It has even been the stuff of legends. In ancient Rome, the name for the herb, Basilescus, referred to Basilisk, the fire breathing dragon. Taking the herb was thought to be the charm against the beast.
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Basil is an annual herb belonging to the mint family, Lamiaceae (Labiatae) and like others in this family, basil can be identified by its square, hair ... Basil is truly an incredible herb. It is enjoyed for its rich and spicy, mildly peppery flavor with a trace of mint and clove. Basil is an annual herb belonging to the...
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Basil - History & facts about basil - Food Reference culinary history, trivia, recipes, quotes ... Basil is an annual herb of the mint family, native to central and tropical Asia and Africa (some say it originated in India). It is an important ingredient in Thai, Vietnamese and Laotian cuisine.
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Providing botanical, folk-lore and herbal information, plus organic herbs, and herbal products. ... ---Description---Common or Sweet Basil which is used in medicine and also for culinary purposes, especially in France, is a hairy, labiate plant, growing about 3 feet high.
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Basil extract has been reported to have antioxidant activity. Cultivars with purple foliage, such as 'Dark Opal' and var. auranascens, are grown as ornamentals, but can also be used as flavorings. The essential oils and oleoresin are used extensively, reducing the need for dried leaves in the food industry;
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