“Basil is a medicinal and aromatic plant also known as broad leaf basil, Alfavaca, Basilo, Amf-dega and Herb-rea, widely used to make home remedies against thrush, cough and sore throat.
Its scientific name is Ocimum basilicum and it can be purchased in health food stores, street markets and in some markets.Basil is a shrub that can grow from 60 cm to 1 meter in height with many broad and very aromatic leaves, widely used in Italian cuisine . The plant has small flowers that can be lilac, white or red.
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Among the properties of basil are its antispasmodic, digestive, antiparasitic, antibacterial, fungicides, insecticides, astringent, healing, febrifuge, stimulant, antiemetic, anti-synthetic and anti-inflammatory properties.
The parts of basil used are its leaves and stems, to season omelets, meat stews, fish, chicken, salads, soups, toppings, as the main ingredient in typical Italian sauce, as well as in sweets and liqueurs. dishes including tomatoes, olive oil, lemon, red meat, pasta, and cheese.
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Side effects of basil include allergic reactions and contracting in high doses during pregnancy, in children under 12 years of age and in breastfeeding women.
Basil likes full sun and prefers a fertile, well-drained soil that does not accumulate water, but needs regular irrigation. It can be planted in pots or well fertilized soil and does not like cold and frost, nor excessive heat, although it likes it.the sun does not support many crops, which requires frequent replanting.