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| − | + | Basil leaves , also called great basil, Ocimum basilicum or Saint-Joseph's-wort, is a culinary herb of the family Lamiaceae (mints). It is also called the "king of herbs" and the "royal herb". The name "basil" comes from Greek βασιλικόν φυτόν (basilikón phutón), "royal/kingly plant". This medicinal herb can help with flatulence, lack of appetite, cuts, and scrapes. | |
Harvest the young leaves of this annual plant as needed. | Harvest the young leaves of this annual plant as needed. | ||
[[Category:Herbs]] | [[Category:Herbs]] | ||
Revision as of 16:51, 13 October 2016
Basil leaves , also called great basil, Ocimum basilicum or Saint-Joseph's-wort, is a culinary herb of the family Lamiaceae (mints). It is also called the "king of herbs" and the "royal herb". The name "basil" comes from Greek βασιλικόν φυτόν (basilikón phutón), "royal/kingly plant". This medicinal herb can help with flatulence, lack of appetite, cuts, and scrapes.
Harvest the young leaves of this annual plant as needed.
