Description
Basil has culinary and medicinal advantages. Essential oils made from basil can be used in treating cuts, wounds, and skin inflammations. It is rich in antioxidants and essential nutrients including iron, magnesium, calcium and vitamins C and B-6. Basil compliments other herbs and spices like rosemary, garlic and pepper. It enlivens meals and gives zest to salads, soups, sauces, stews, pastas, and stuffings