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Post by Sonshine Sun Jan 01, 2012 10:38 am

Basil
The round, often pointed leaves of the basil plant looks a lot like peppermint to which it is related. Its highly fragrant leaves are used as a seasoning herb for a variety of foods but has become ever popular as the main ingredient in pesto, the mixture of basil, pine nuts and parmesan cheese.



This chart graphically details the %DV that a serving of Basil provides for each of the nutrients of which it is a good, very good, or excellent source according to our Food Rating System. Additional information about the amount of these nutrients provided by Basil can be found in the Food Rating System Chart. A link that takes you to the In-Depth Nutritional Profile for Basil, featuring information over 80 nutrients, can be found under the Food Rating System Chart.

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Research studies on basil have shown unique health-protecting effects in two basic areas: basil's flavonoids and volatile oils.

DNA Protection Plus Anti-Bacterial Properties

The unique array of active constituents called flavonoids found in basil provide protection at the cellular level. Orientin and vicenin are two water-soluble flavonoids that have been of particular interest in basil, and in studies on human white blood cells; these components of basil protect cell structures as well as chromosomes from radiation and oxygen-based damage.

In addition, basil has been shown to provide protection against unwanted bacterial growth. These anti-bacterial properties of basil are not associated with its unique flavonoids, but instead with its volatile oils, which contain estragole, linalool, cineole, eugenol, sabinene, myrcene, and limonene. Lab studies show the effectiveness of basil in restricting growth of numerous bacteria, including : Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli O:157:H7, Yersinia enterocolitica, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Essential oil of basil, obtained from its leaves, has demonstrated the ability to inhibit several species of pathogenic bacteria that have become resistant to commonly used antibiotic drugs. More:
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=85
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Post by 7dawn Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:38 pm

I don't have sweet basil, which I am not sure if that is what you are talking about. I do have one basil plant that keeps all year round. I forget what kind it is. It has small rounded leaves. I don't think I could kill it if I wanted to.

I also have Thai basil and some other basil. I am hoping they come back. The drought did them in. They seeded enough to where they should come back in the spring though. Next time I go to Sprouts I am going to get some of the sweet basil and see if it will take in the flower bed.
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Post by Miss Lillia Sat Apr 07, 2012 5:47 pm

That's very interesting. I keep basil growing.
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