Common Name: Sweet Basil
Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
Ocimum basilicum, commonly known as Sweet Basil, is one of the most popular culinary herbs, native to tropical regions from Central Africa to Southeast Asia. It’s a staple in Italian cuisine and loved for its fresh, aromatic leaves.
Medicinally, Sweet Basil is used to treat digestive disorders, and its essential oils have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
In beauty, Sweet Basil oil is sometimes used in skincare products for its clarifying properties, which can help to soothe and improve skin tone.
An interesting fact about Sweet Basil is that it has a rich history dating back thousands of years, and it was held sacred in ancient Greece, where it was used to prepare royal baths and to adorn kings.
