Basil

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Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum

Family Name: Lamiaceae

Culinary Uses: Basil has a fresh, vibrant flavor with a blend of sweet, peppery, and slightly spicy notes. Its taste can also have hints of mint and anise. Fresh basil is aromatic and adds a bright, herbaceous quality to dishes, making it a popular choice in cuisines like Italian and Thai. When dried, basil’s flavor becomes more subdued and less nuanced, but it still offers a pleasant herbal note.

Cautions: Generally regarded as safe.

**This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any illness or disease. It is for educational purposes only.

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