The name basil is derived from Greek basileus "king",because of the royal fragrance of this herb,the Greek word basileus "king" means essentially "people's leader":bainein "go" and laos "people".

Contents

• Basil and Its Basic Botanical Info.
• Basil Plant Description.
• Basil:Cultivation and Havesting.
• Basil Etymology:royal fragrance and basileus,King's Herb.
• Basil:Its Origin and History.
• Main constituents and Phytochemicals of Basil.
• Uses Summary of Basil.
• Basil Applications and Preparation Tips.
• Basil and Class.
• Research Update:Ocimum basilicum.

Basil and Its Basic Botanical Info.:

Basil,Ocimum basilicum,
 Botanical:Ocymum basilium (Linn.)
 Family:Labiatae
 Other names: Sweet basil;St.Joseph wort,Hedge Basil.Hedge Calamint,Arjaka,Common Basil,French Basil,Garden Basil,Luole,Royal Herb,Tulsi
 Basil Leaves Extraxct. Ocimum basilicum,Herba Basilici,Sweet Basil
 

 Part Used:Herb. Leaves, flowering tops, essential oil.frequently, the entire herb (all aerial parts) is harvested. Best harvesting season is before flowering. Basil leaves should always be used fresh, as they lose most of their flavour within a few weeks after drying. However, in the Georgian spice mixture khmeli-suneli, dried basil is employed (see marjoram).

Reference:

• 1.The name basil is derived from Greek basileus "king",because of the royal fragrance of this herb,the Greek word basileus "king" means essentially "people's leader":bainein "go" and laos "people".

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♣ last edit date:27th,Oct.2010.