Basil Leaves - Herbs & Spices

Basil is basically a native plant of India. More than 150 varieties of basil can be found all over the world. The fragrance of basil is good for heart and for head health. Basil leaves are mainly used as seasoning herbs for various cuisines because of its fragrance. The taste of sweet basil is bright and pungent. Seeds of basil soaked in water may be used in Asian drinks and desserts like faluda. Basil finds the greatest usage in Italian cooking. In India, basil plant is considered as sacred and people even worship it. Vegetarian people even consume the tulsi seeds. It is also believed that presence of basil plant can keep the evil spirits away from your house.