Basil Leaf (Ocimum basilicum) c/s Organic 1 oz.

Description

Welcome to Petals n' Herbs Botanicals!
This offer is for one (1) oz. Basil Leaf, c/s
Organic -
Grown, harvested and processed without the use of pesticides,
chemical fertilizers, herbicides, GMO's, synthetic chemicals, growth agents, and
free from irradiation and chemical sterilization.
Basil Leaf
Also known as:
Ocimum basilicum
, Sweet Basil, Garden Basil, and Common Basil. Not to be confused with holy basil (tulsi) used in Ayurvedic medicine.
Introduction
The basil plant is originally native to India, and is best known for the scent and flavor that it imparts to Italian cuisine. The varieties of basil are nearly endless, with different cultivars providing a slightly different product within the same species due to hybridization and growing conditions. Generally speaking, the herb is sweet, slightly minty and slightly peppery.
Basil grows best outdoors in a warm, sunny environment as a garden herb, and can also be potted and grown in a window with plenty of sun. Basil is sensitive to cold and will grow as an annual in regions that frost during the winter. Due to its environmental sensitivity, the herb should be planted in late spring or early summer after the risk of frosting has passed.
Constituents
Basil has a unique aroma because of the many constituents of its essential oil. The oil contains 1,8-cineol, citral, eugenol, linalool, methyl chavicol, methyl cinnamate in relatively large quantities and bisabolene, camphor, cryophyllene, geraniol, and ocimene in smaller quantities influencing taste and action in the body.
Parts Used
Dried leaf in teas or essential oils for topical application.
Typical Preparations
The essential oil used topically. As a spice it can be liberally used in foods.
Summary
Basil is well known for its sweet aroma and the fresh, delicious flavor that it lends to food. Basil is traditionally used to spice up pasta, meat, soups and sauces. It is the key ingredient of pesto sauce, where it is mixed with hard cheese, pine nuts, and olive oil. As a flavoring agent, basil is best added at the end of cooking as the intense heat will quickly deteriorate its characteristic taste and aroma. In addition to its culinary uses, basil is used to add fragrance to perfumes, soaps, shampoos, and other body care products.
Precautions
The German Commission E advised caution in the use of basil due to the content of estragole in its essential oil, a compound suspected to cause cancer. However, further testing indicated that an increase in cancer would only occur in persons who ate approximately 1,000 kilograms of basil daily, equating to over one ton of the herb. Nonetheless, the safety of the herb has not been established for pregnant women, nursing mothers, or children under six.
The information stated is for educational purposes only and has not been
evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The product and information is not intended
to treat, cure, diagnose,or prevent any disease. As with any supplement, please consult your physician prior to use,
especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, have allergies or are on pharmaceutical prescriptions.
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