Persian Basil (Ocimum Basilicum ‘Persian’) is a large, vigorous basil with a delicious leaves and excellent flavor. This variety is popular in Southwestern Asia. The fragrance is unusual and distinct and is both citrus and spicy. Highly fragrant and loaded with vitamins, this basil has higher calcium levels than other basils. Goes great in soups, salads, rice dishes, or as a tea.
Historically, basil has been used as a medicinal herbal and is believed to help digestion, lower blood pressure, and calm symptoms of lung disease. These are just a few of the many health benefits. Basil is great for aroma therapy from the extraction of its oils.. Symbolically, it has represented both love and hate depending on which culture you ask. The Ancient Greeks and Romans had negative associations with it and they would traditional curse and shout when planting it. Perhaps play loud music If you decide to try that next time you plant basil so you don’t disturb your neighbors.
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