Sweet Basil

O. basilicum

	Sweet Basil
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	Basil’s Greek name basileus, meaning ‘king’, indicates its royal position among herbs. The basils have always attracted the attention of herb fanciers, and rightly so, for they offer an amazing array of flavors and scents, and they are a constant source of inspiration in the kitchen.
	Sweet basil has particular affinity for tomatoes, and no tomato dish should be served without it. A few leaves of fresh basil in tomato salad, soup or sauce will bring words of praise.
	Ocimum basilicum Basil is also known as Ocimum basilicum, and has certain therapeutic properties and the reported benefits of using it internally, in the form of a herbal tea (infusion) are listed below. Basil is used for the following Ocimum basilicum benefits: lowering blood pressure antispasmodic easing tension general detoxifier cleansing the blood lowering blood sugar levels lowering stress levels anti-inflammatory lowering cholesterol can be used as an "adaptogen" Which part to use for basil herbal tea The leaves are used for making the brew.