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Cinnamon
Basil
Cinnamon basil (Ocimum basilicum
'Cinnamon') also called Mexican spice basil, has a strong scent of
cinnamate, the same chemical as in cinnamon, and pink flowers.
Use in dried bean dishes and in mixed salads.
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| Did You Know? |
Basil
plant is a native of tropical Asia, where for centuries, especially
in India, it has been highly esteemed as a popular condiment.
When soaked in water the basil seeds of several basil varieties become
gelatinous, and are used in Asian drinks and desserts such as falooda
or Sherbet. Such seeds are known variously as sabza, subza, takmaria,
tukmaria, tukhamaria, falooda, selasih (Malay/Indonesian). They are
used for their medicinal properties in Ayurveda, the traditional
medicinal system of India and Siddha medicine, a traditional Tamil
system of medicine. They are also used as popular drinks in Southeast
Asia.
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