Lillie Nelson

Even though well preserved basil doesn’t really go bad, it will start to lose its flavor over time. So, no matter which method you use… Read More »Does Basil Lose Its Flavor?

Basil oil blends well with Bergamot, Lavender, Marjoram, Geranium, Peppermint, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Ginger, Grapefruit, and Lemon essential oils for diffusing. Watch this Basil Tuesday… Read More »What Smells Good With Basil?

When used medicinally, Sweet Basil Essential Oil is reputed to ease minor skin irritations, cramps, joint pain, muscular aches, spasms, gout, flatulence, and exhaustion. It… Read More »What Is Basil Oil Good For?

Medicinal uses for Basil Mint are similar to other mints, but this is not the primary reason for growing many of the alternative culinary mints.… Read More »What Is Basil Mint Used For?

holy basil, (Ocimum tenuiflorum), also called tulsi or tulasi, flowering plant of the mint family (Lamiaceae) grown for its aromatic leaves. Is Holy Basil the… Read More »Is Holy Basil A Mint?

Ah, pesto… Basil is a delicious herb, when used in cooking – and a delicious, aromatic fragrance note, too, with a green, slightly sharp and… Read More »Can Basil Be Used For Fragrance?

lemon scent. The herb is grown primarily in northeastern Africa and southern Asia for its fragrant lemon scent, and is used in cooking. What does… Read More »What Does Lemon Basil Smell Like?

Essential oils in basil, including eugenol, linalool, and citronellol, can help to fight inflammation in the body. These anti-inflammatory properties can help to lower the… Read More »Is Basil Oil Good For You?

Characterization of Monoterpenes and Sesquiterpenes Produced by Basil Cultivars EMX, SD, and SW Compounds EMX SW β-Pinene 36 (9) 75 (2) β-Myrcene 24 (6) 88… Read More »Which Terpenes Are In Basil?