What Do You Know About Basil?

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) plant are widely used as a flavouring and seasoning agent in various types of cuisine all over the world, but particularly in Southeast Asian and Italian cooking. 

There is a wealth of evidence pointing to basil's positive effects on human health; among the many varieties of basil, sweet basil is one of the most well-known and frequently researched.

Basil is useful not only due to the fact that it possesses antimicrobial properties, but also due to the fact that it has been demonstrated to reduce oxidative damage. 

It is possible that the anticancer properties of basil are related to its ability to affect viral infections. 

The inclusion of the herb is beneficial to a wide variety of dishes, including tomato-based sauces, salads, salad dressings, and marinades, to name just a few of the many possible applications.

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