Yes you can cook with this!

Basil is a common aromatic herb in  the mint family, including oregano and rosemary. Basil is of course, used to flavour a variety of dishes, but what is most surprising is the many health benefits that basil is scientifically proven to offer.
 Here are a list:

  • Anti inflammatory
  • Antioxidant
  • Cancer fighting
  • Pain reducer
  • Diabetes preventer
  • Liver protector
  • Blood vessel Protector
  • Anti stress solution
  • Immune booster
Did you know that there are actually 35 different types of Basil? Keep viewing, I have another family of the basil to share with you.


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  1. All About Plants7 June 2017 at 13:23

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  2. All About Plants7 June 2017 at 13:24

    No, I'm not talking about the little birdie egg....lol

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  3. All About Plants7 June 2017 at 13:25

    It's a Basil plant

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  4. Unknown10 June 2017 at 08:25

    Where can I get one of these!!

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  5. Unknown10 June 2017 at 16:15

    Basil! Great when fresh on pizza or with marinara sauce for pasta.

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    1. All About Plants13 June 2017 at 09:56

      I heard of that, but I never got the time to try it. How about you make the pizza and I bring the basil..lol

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  6. Unknown24 June 2017 at 20:51

    Basil is one of my favorite herbs,it goes well with most foods,including pizza.

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    1. All About Plants25 June 2017 at 06:24

      Yes heard of that, I also found out it's an insect repellent

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  7. Farisha Amy Mohammed29 July 2017 at 03:39

    My mom always cook with basil! It's great!

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