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basilPlant with aromatic leaves, belonging to the mint family. A native of the tropics, it is cultivated in Europe as a herb and used to flavour food. Its small white flowers appear on spikes. (Genus Ocimum basilicum, family Labiatae.) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It is also the easiest to grow, but I also grow the purple-leaved forms; a particular choice here is Ocimum basilicum var. Antiulcerogenic effects of Ocimum basilicum extracts, volatile oils and flavonoid glycosides in albino rats. The leaves are smaller than the European variety - Ocimum basilicum or sweet basil - and the flavour is stronger owing to the higher levels of eugenol. |
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