Basil


Basil is an herb originating in India and Asia that is now grown all over the world. It is used in many different types of cooking and also has a range of medicinal uses as well. There are many different varieties of basil all of which have a specific taste of their own.

Basil in cooking

Basil is associated with many different types of cuisine across the world. It is, for example, probably best recognised as being used by the Italians and the Thais. The Italians, for example, use basil as one of the main ingredients of pesto and also use it in pasta sauces and on pizzas. In Thai and other Asian cooking basil is often added to noodle dishes, soups and is also fried to add to a meal or to be used as a garnish.

Basil can also be found in what are considered to be sweet dishes. It goes, for example, very well with soft fruits such as raspberries and strawberries and is sometimes added to jams and sauces. Basil seeds are also often used in special Asian drinks and puddings.

Basil is one of the most versatile herbs and can be used in many dishes. Some people, for example, will add basil to fish, egg dishes, vegetables (especially tomatoes) and salads. It also lends itself very well to salad dressings and flavored oils and vinegars.

Basil in medicine

Basil seeds have long been used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine as they are perceived to give specific medicinal benefits. It is believed that basil itself is rich in antioxidants and that it can also help protect against cancers and viral illnesses.

Many practitioners of alternative medicines will use basil to help with:








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