Pungent and flavorful, basil is a widespread herb that elevates dishes from just about any type of cuisine. But one country ...

It’s summer, and around our house, scented plants seem to pop up everywhere: lavender, rosemary, basil, Russian sage, ...

African Blue Basil, Ocimum kilimandscharicum x basilicum Whether you garden in-ground or in a single windowbox, there is a ...

If you want to draw butterflies and bees to your garden while handling the heat of summer, Thai basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a smart choice. This hardy herb thrives in high temperatures and doubles as ...

Truly one of the glories of the summer garden, basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a pungent herb that adds excitement to all sorts of salads, sandwiches, and pasta dishes. The thought of that homegrown ...

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate the phytochemical potential of nine basil varieties (Ocimum basilicum) grown under the same growth conditions, placed in one-gallon black plastic pots, ...

Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) has gained high commercial value due to its use in various market segments in Brazil, such as in food industry, cosmetics and perfumery, pharmaceutical industry and other ...

An efficient plant propagation system through nodal explants was established in Ocimum gratissimum L, a medicinally important herbaceous perennial herb belonging to the family Lamiaceae. Axillary ...

6. Rosemary Rosemary essential oil may help ease inflammation and reduce pain, especially for conditions that involve the nerves. Studies show it can help the body respond more calmly to injury or ...

First thing in the morning, tiptoe out to the garden and pick a piece of basil to freshen your breath. If you pick one from ...

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