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'''Ocimum basilicum''', also called great basil 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"'''''.
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This medicinal herb can help with '''flatulence, lack of appetite, cuts, and scrapes'''.
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    Harvest the young leaves of this annual plant as needed.

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Ocimum basilicum, also called great basil 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.

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