• citriodora 'Mrs Burns' Lemon') is an heirloom cultivar of sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) from New Mexico in the United States. (wikipedia.org)
  • citriodora) is a variety of sweet basil (O. basilicum). (wikipedia.org)
  • Lemon basil (O. × citriodorum), in contrast, is a hybrid between sweet basil and hoary basil (O. americanum), also known as African basil (not to be confused with O. gratissimum). (wikipedia.org)
  • 2008). Sweet Basil Smoothie. (theherbalacademy.com)
  • Holy basil ( Ocimum tenuiflorum ) isn't like the sweet basil in your mom's marinara sauce or the Thai herb you use to flavor a steaming bowl of pho. (healthline.com)
  • Or would sweet Basil be better? (food52.com)
  • I plant about 10 sweet basil plants every year and use it in everything. (food52.com)
  • We have finally found a great Italian sweet basil that will set and ripen seed in our climate. (wildgardenseed.com)
  • Commercial growers can now buy seeds of four new, disease-resistant varieties of sweet basil, thanks to Rutgers research. (rutgers.edu)
  • Rutgers University-New Brunswick researchers have created four new varieties of sweet basil that are flavorful and resistant to disease, particularly to downy mildew, the plague of basil growers. (rutgers.edu)
  • Sweet Basil has long been a wildly popular herb, used in a variety of cuisines around the world. (rutgers.edu)
  • They surveyed existing varieties of sweet basil, looking for ones that were resistant to the disease, and struck out. (rutgers.edu)
  • They found some that were immune to downy mildew, but when they tried to cross them with sweet basil, Simon and his colleagues found the crosses were difficult and progeny sterile. (rutgers.edu)
  • James Simon led the research - a marathon, not a sprint - to produce varieties of sweet basil that tasted great and resisted disease. (rutgers.edu)
  • The most popular varieties in the U.S. are cultivars of sweet basil and include Genovese, lemon and cinnamon. (kqed.org)
  • Sweet Basil Isn't Just for Pesto! (organicspamagazine.com)
  • So when you shop for Basil essential oil, make sure you look for the Linalool Type (CT linalool)-or look for its common name: Sweet Basil. (organicspamagazine.com)
  • In 16th century Europe, fresh sweet basil leaves were often pinned to clothing to attract one's mate, while dried and ground leaves were commonly sniffed to ease chest congestion and headaches. (organicspamagazine.com)
  • Holy Basil, which is a different species than the Sweet Basil variety and tends to have a spicier and more stimulating aroma, is used as an herb in Thai and Vietnamese cooking-and is also highly revered by Hindus and Greek Orthodox Christians alike who use it their religious rituals. (organicspamagazine.com)
  • Relieves Stress The light sweet refreshing scent of Sweet Basil is mostly the "linalool" and it is known to have a relaxing effect on our autonomic nervous system by calming our mind of nervous thoughts and providing clarity, while also softening and relaxing tight strained muscles. (organicspamagazine.com)
  • Bolsters against colds and flu Sweet Basil oil is highly anti-bacterial and anti-septic, so it is a great addition to warding off germs and improving efforts to fight a cold or flu. (organicspamagazine.com)
  • Eases pain Try massaging a body oil or balm, that has some added drops of Sweet Basil Oil, into arthritic joints and strained muscles - it is a powerful analgesic. (organicspamagazine.com)
  • Encourages positive state-of-mind Sweet Basil Oil is a known anti-depressant, and is very uplifting and cheerful. (organicspamagazine.com)
  • The basil most commonly found in farmers' markets and produce stores is referred to as "sweet basil," with large, deep green, oval leaves. (thecitycook.com)
  • It is also known as European, French, common or sweet basil. (essentialoils.co.za)
  • Basil, sweet ( Ocimum basilicum ) - Tiny, white sweet basil flowers can be used in recipes just like the leaves, but if you snip them you'll be depriving honey bees of a taste treat. (beeculture.com)
  • Sweet basil likes rich, adequately moist soil and prefers some shade from hot sun in mid-afternoon. (beeculture.com)
  • This annual herb comes in many varieties such as sweet basil, Thai basil, and lemon basil - each of which has a menthol aroma and a peppery, semi-sweet flavor that varies depending on the species. (deerbusters.com)
  • Mrs. Burns lemon basil readily self-seeds, and, being from arid New Mexico, it tolerates heat and dryness well. (wikipedia.org)
  • You can bring basil inside as a window herb if you plant the seeds during the warm weather in pots and bring inside to grow in a bright and sunny window. (seedaholic.com)
  • Basil seeds usually germinates in 7 to 14 days at temperatures around 22°C (70°F). Once the seedlings have developed two pairs of true leaves, thin out the weakest seedlings, leaving each pots strongest. (seedaholic.com)
  • To start, wash your basil leaves and then add them to your food processor along with the remainder of the ingredients: hemp seeds, nutritional yeast, garlic, EVOO, salt, pepper, lemon juice. (livelyroot.com)
  • Elaborated with Buckwheat germinated seeds, Guava, Lemon and Holy Basil, this innovative formula, concentrated for only one intake a day, has been especially and exclusively made with plants extracts, without any adding of synthetic vitamins B or artificial additive. (holistica.fr)
  • Since I will not be making just pesto or Italian food, I was thinking of Basil Genovese. (food52.com)
  • I find Genovese basil to be the easiest to grow in a New England garden. (food52.com)
  • Classico' is one of many Genovese basil strains grown outside the Genoa region (and so, can't be called Genovese), but this one stands out for flavor and aroma. (wildgardenseed.com)
  • And then there's basil pesto, also known as pesto Genovese , named for the port city of the Italian Riviera. (thecitycook.com)
  • Mrs. Burns' Lemon basil (Ocimum basilicum var. (wikipedia.org)
  • Compared to lemon basil, which is a different species of basil (O. × citriodorum), in Mrs. Burns lemon basil the lemon flavor is more intense, the leaves are larger, and the plant itself is more robust. (wikipedia.org)
  • Although Mrs. Burns lemon basil is considered a type of "lemon basil", it is not closely related to lemon basil. (wikipedia.org)
  • Mrs. Burns lemon basil grows 18-36 in (46-91 cm) tall and 12-24 in (30-61 cm) wide. (wikipedia.org)
  • As a variety of O. basilicum, in Mrs. Burns lemon basil the calyx has five lobes, with a single-lobed posterior (upper) lip and a four-lobed anterior (bottom) lip. (wikipedia.org)
  • Mrs. Burns lemon basil has four stamens, with an anterior pair near the corolla mouth and a posterior pair near the corolla base. (wikipedia.org)
  • Since it belongs to the O. basilicum clade, Mrs. Burns lemon basil is tetraploid (2n = 4x = 48), with a monoploid number of 12. (wikipedia.org)
  • Mrs. Burns lemon basil can be repeatedly harvested by taking a few leaves at a time and should be harvested periodically to encourage regrowth. (wikipedia.org)
  • Lemon basil is nice, too. (food52.com)
  • Get recipes for Beet Gazpacho With Basil Sour Cream And Basil Chips , Prosciutto-Wrapped Peaches With Basil And Goat Cheese , Lemon Basil Sorbet , Spicy Thai Basil Mojito and Cherry Basil Soda . (kqed.org)
  • Other goods could include lemon basil, Hawaiian chili peppers and a variety of greens. (midweek.com)
  • Basil: An Herb Society of America Guide (PDF). (wikipedia.org)
  • Choose either herb along with a variety of fruits to make tasty, refreshing basil and mint smoothies for your family. (theherbalacademy.com)
  • Because this herb has played an essential role in creating plenty of amazing basil foods around the world. (lacademie.com)
  • I'm starting my own herb garden and want to plant Basil, but I'm not sure which is the best variety. (food52.com)
  • Basil is a mega-celebrity of the herb world and has some of the same problems that come with fame. (kqed.org)
  • When all of those harmonize, basil becomes a perfectly nuanced herb that, as Belsinger told me, "improves, accentuates and uplifts food. (kqed.org)
  • Basil grows best outdoors in a warm, sunny environment as a garden herb, and can also be potted and grown in a window with plenty of sun. (mountainroseherbs.com)
  • Basil Essential Oil is an ancient herb that is a powerful herbal healer-promoting well-being both physiologically and psycho-spiritually. (organicspamagazine.com)
  • Basil, an herb that many of us have long taken for granted, has only been popular in the U.S. since the 1970's. (thecitycook.com)
  • But I suspect that if today you asked any number of home cooks which herb was their favorite, basil may be their top choice. (thecitycook.com)
  • Our basil essential oil is extracted from the herb Ocimum basilicum, of the Lamiaceae (Labiatae) family. (essentialoils.co.za)
  • On July 1, 2019, the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia approved the list (enters into force on September 3, 2019) of botanical and zoological genus and species provided for in Article 1413 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation. (sojuzpatent.com)
  • Many culinary herbs offer more than delicious flavor to food and basil is no exception. (theherbalacademy.com)
  • Read on to learn why holy basil is called the " Queen of Herbs . (healthline.com)
  • As with all fresh vegetables and herbs, even those that can replace basil , it is helpful to think of it as a neatly trimmed bouquet. (lacademie.com)
  • Purple Ruffles is probably the prettiest of basils, if not of all herbs. (seedaholic.com)
  • All basils are tender herbs that prefer daytime temperatures of around 25 to 30°C (77 to 86°F), they cannot withstand frost and will only thrive with night temperatures above 12°C (54°F). This tender perennial is usually grown as an annual but can be successfully grown indoors throughout the year. (seedaholic.com)
  • Basil is one of the more combinable herbs because of its unusual flavor profile. (kqed.org)
  • Basil is originally from India and southeast Asia, and is one of the oldest medicinal herbs, having been farmed there for 5000 years. (organicspamagazine.com)
  • The plants are common medicinal herbs such as holy basil, creat or malabar nut. (rural21.com)
  • It also contains many aromatic herbs such as mint, basil, oregano, thyme and sage. (portugalresident.com)
  • Perfect for pollinators , Wild Basil has plenty of uses outside the garden. (wildflower.co.uk)
  • there are 30 to 40 different species but generally only one common to the spice industry. (nuggetmarket.com)
  • There are some 150 different species in the Basil family. (koppertcress.com)
  • Aphid populations of different species can found at any time from spring to fall in South Carolina. (clemson.edu)
  • There are many different species of aphids, and the different strategies to manage them can vary with each species. (clemson.edu)
  • There must be more than 30 different species of plants, and they are all edible. (midweek.com)
  • Don't get me wrong - every summer, there's nothing I look forward to more than the first batch of pesto with straight-from-the-garden basil. (kqed.org)
  • When I started to think about how I could get beyond pesto, I looked to dishes I already loved and narrowed down a few that might benefit from the addition of basil. (kqed.org)
  • To make pesto, which in Italian means something that's been pounded or crushed as into a paste, fresh basil leaves are puréed with fresh garlic, pine nuts and olive oil and combined with grated Parmesan cheese. (thecitycook.com)
  • A. It was a bad year for the Northeast, because downy mildew showed up on basil plants in big-box stores. (awaytogarden.com)
  • It has the strongest lemon scent and flavor of all the lemon basils, and also has undertones of cinnamon and mint and hints of spice along with a strong floral note. (wikipedia.org)
  • Although basil brings a fresh flavor, it does not stays fresh for long. (lacademie.com)
  • What are methods that you can apply to keep the original basil flavor longer and keep them fresher too? (lacademie.com)
  • Three distinct chemical compounds are responsible for many basils' nearly indescribable flavor: Methyl chavicol creates the anise and licorice tones, linalool is the floral element and eugenol adds spice and clove notes. (kqed.org)
  • Basil is well known for its sweet aroma and the fresh, delicious flavor that it lends to food. (mountainroseherbs.com)
  • try as I might, I find that storing fresh basil leaves for more than a day invariably results in some deterioration in either appearance or flavor. (thecitycook.com)
  • it's not as tasty as fresh basil but it will have significantly more flavor than any dried basil bought in a spice store. (thecitycook.com)
  • I think of basil as a decidedly summer flavor. (thecitycook.com)
  • Most importantly, consider how often you've added a pinch of thyme to a kettle of soup, or a smidgen of basil to a simmering pot of spaghetti sauce to enhance the flavor of your homemade dishes. (wellsweep.com)
  • Chances are it was basil downy mildew, a devastating disease that in 2014 was reported to thwart backyard and commercial growers alike in at least 35 states plus the District of Columbia -up from 20 plus D.C. in 2013. (awaytogarden.com)
  • Above: Tree-like sporangiophores and sporangia, the spores that causes infection in basil downy mildew. (awaytogarden.com)
  • Discovered in Uganda in 1930, basil downy mildew (cause by the pathogen Peronospora belbahrii) didn't get much notice until the early 2000s in Europe, and then a 2007 occurrence in Florida. (awaytogarden.com)
  • But back in 2010, we started to see a new disease, called downy mildew, showing up on basil plants. (rutgers.edu)
  • While downy mildew is a common disease that causes significant damage on many other fruits and vegetables, there was never a strain that attacked basil before. (rutgers.edu)
  • In the United States, foodborne outbreaks of cyclosporiasis have been linked to various types of imported fresh produce, such as raspberries, basil, snow peas, mesclun lettuce, and cilantro. (cdc.gov)
  • The seed germination on Sphagnum moss substrate was tested with lettuce, radish, basil, pine and ryegrass. (helsinki.fi)
  • The first germination experiments indicated that the dicotyledon species basil, radish and lettuce are sensitive to the allelopathic effect caused by Sphagnum moss. (helsinki.fi)
  • More complex than other basils, you will find tones of anise (liquorice), cinnamon and perhaps even citrus. (seedaholic.com)
  • The taste of fresh Basil is reminiscent of licorice, and the dried leaves have a lemony, anise-like quality. (nuggetmarket.com)
  • Basil can be grown indoors on a sunny windowsill or outdoors in containers or soil. (seedaholic.com)
  • Tiny basil leaves, "micro leaves" are grown similar to cress and harvested while still small. (seedaholic.com)
  • Then they examined "exotic" basils, or other species of basil grown overseas that weren't widely used commercially except for ornamental purposes. (rutgers.edu)
  • The idea involves a mix of desert-adapted food species grown cooperatively in ways that increase yield while reducing water use. (garynabhan.com)
  • Today, I will show you amazing methods to preserve basil at room temperature, in the refrigerator, in the freezer, drying basil as well as providing some tips to store basil with vinegar, and olive oil. (lacademie.com)
  • For longer-term storage, you should apply these fantastic ways to store basil naturally and keep the entire nutritional composition of basil. (lacademie.com)
  • Unlike most varieties of basil, Purple Ruffles can tolerate a little shade, especially in the afternoon. (seedaholic.com)
  • Basil 'Purple Ruffles' has been awarded the prestigious All American Selection. (seedaholic.com)
  • I wondered if I might recreate 'Purple Ruffles' by crossing 'Mrihani' with Opal basil. (wildgardenseed.com)
  • The varieties of basil are nearly endless, with different cultivars providing a slightly different product within the same species due to hybridization and growing conditions. (mountainroseherbs.com)
  • When we mixed the bread crumb mix we used fresh basil, but dried thyme as we didn't have fresh. (chetthedog.com)
  • These basil and mint smoothie combinations are a delicious way to cool off and enjoy the bounty of summer! (theherbalacademy.com)
  • As a member of the mint (Lamiaceae) family, fragrant basil is rich in antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory aromatic oils. (theherbalacademy.com)
  • Bring the bounty of the season right into your kitchen and enjoy a nourishing, refreshing basil or mint smoothie this summer! (theherbalacademy.com)
  • Cinnamon Basil' produces pale pink to purple flowers, has purple-flushed stem and strongly spice-scented leaves. (backyardgardener.com)
  • In the cuisine field, basil is a popular spice. (lacademie.com)
  • Basil is traditionally used to spice up pasta, proteins, soups and sauces. (mountainroseherbs.com)
  • BASIL: The Genus Ocimum. (wikipedia.org)
  • The list includes 435 botanical and 53 zoological genus and species. (sojuzpatent.com)
  • In accordance with Russian law, a selection achievement patent may be issued for a plant variety or an animal breed relating to one of the listed genus and species. (sojuzpatent.com)
  • First there are plant families, within the family are the genus and then, within them, are the species. (portugalresident.com)
  • Distinctly fragrant tulsi basil that we have long used as a salad enhancer. (wildgardenseed.com)
  • This is essential because the basil will be dry and free from moisture or water on the leaves and stems. (lacademie.com)
  • The frustrating thing about growing basil is that you have to be watchful and pinch off the flower buds or else the plants will "bolt" and you will be left with leggy stems. (food52.com)
  • I always grow Thai basil, but it tends to have tougher stems and to go to flower more quickly. (food52.com)
  • For Asian dishes, it's great to have a Thai basil plant around! (food52.com)
  • Thai basil and African basil aren't true basil but they can be a bit hardier. (food52.com)
  • He has planted some Rutgers Devotion in his three acres of basil and looks forward to a good harvest. (rutgers.edu)
  • Holy basil ( Ocimum tenuiflorum ) is native to Southeast Asia. (healthline.com)
  • Here we introduce seven terms ( native , nonnative , introduced , established , invasive , nuisance , and range change ) that are applicable across invasive taxa, understandable, typically interpreted correctly, and useful for describing most situations regarding invasive species. (clemson.edu)
  • These probably jumped from some native species into the horticulture trade. (awaytogarden.com)
  • Originally native to India, basil may actually be best known as a seasoning in Italian cuisine. (mountainroseherbs.com)
  • Ayurvedic practitioners recommend drinking holy basil as tea using the leaves. (healthline.com)
  • Basil leaves are used to produce sauces for meat and fish, added to the gravy, combined with vegetable oils. (lacademie.com)
  • This helps basil reduce the possibility of waterlogging or rotting of branches and leaves. (lacademie.com)
  • The flower branches with soft, green, fresh leaves and basil are the same. (lacademie.com)
  • By this method, you can keep fresh basil naturally, but when you want to use basil leaves, you have to cut the green, fresh, and old leaves and do not cut the young leaves or buds because plants will die quickly. (lacademie.com)
  • T HE BASIL LOOKED PEKID, the tops of its leaves marked with diffuse yellow, as if hungry for fertilizer, but then going brown. (awaytogarden.com)
  • Basil once it flowers tends to produce a more bitter taste in the leaves. (seedaholic.com)
  • In summer remove about 2/3rds of the plant leaving just enough for regeneration, this gives an abundance of basil leaves and elongates the growing period. (seedaholic.com)
  • When we first grew 'Mrihani' basil three years ago the toothy savoyed leaves reminded me of 'Ruffles' basil. (wildgardenseed.com)
  • You also can save fresh basil by storing the leaves in salt, a traditional method of preserving foods across the world. (kqed.org)
  • The leaves and flavors can vary wildly between species, but part of the fun of cooking with it is trying new varieties and combinations. (kqed.org)
  • We're not talking profound differences here, but since basil is often tasted directly -- think of those leaves scattered over the tomato and mozzarella slices -- instead of cooked in a dish, what otherwise might be a subtle difference can in fact be discerned. (thecitycook.com)
  • When buying fresh basil you should look carefully at the stalks and the leaves. (thecitycook.com)
  • Equally important, buy your basil shortly before using it because even if kept in your refrigerator, the leaves can quickly wilt. (thecitycook.com)
  • What I do after buying a market bunch of basil is after I get it home, I remove all the leaves, discard the stalks and roots, and then wash the leaves in my salad spinner, giving the leaves a couple of swishes in cool water and then spinning them completely dry. (thecitycook.com)
  • For example, Insalata Caprese is a composed salad made with thick slices of local tomatoes alternated with pieces of pillow-y fresh mozzarella that is drizzled with golden olive oil and finished with a scattering of fresh basil leaves. (thecitycook.com)
  • Yes, basil leaves can be consumed raw as long as they are well sanitized before consumption. (livelyroot.com)
  • Along with all the basil, the current crop includes heirloom cherry tomatoes, Anasazi red beans and a special type of bell pepper brought in from Mexico. (garynabhan.com)
  • Basil will grow all year round indoors but outdoor plants should be dug up and brought indoors before the first fall frosts if you want to extend the plants growing season. (seedaholic.com)
  • Before photography became a thing, illustrations of plants, flowers were the only way of recording, identifying the various kinds of plant species in the world. (art.com)
  • Some species are annual plants and can produce flowers from early spring until the beginning of fall, while others are perennial plants and will bloom all year round. (deerbusters.com)
  • There are over 1,000 species of begonia plants - some flowering types and others foliage types. (deerbusters.com)
  • One study found that people who took 500 milligrams (mg) of holy basil extract each day felt less anxious, stressed, and depressed. (healthline.com)
  • Buckwheat (germinated seed) (Fagopyrum esculentum), vegetal sweetener : Sorbitol, anti-caking : vegetal magnesium stearate, guava aqueous extract (Fruit) (Psidium guajava), lemon aqueous extract (Fruit) (Citrus limon), holy basil aqueous extract (leaf) (Ocimum sanctum). (holistica.fr)
  • Work in Arabidopsis, basil, and other plant species is beginning to identify key enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of o-diphenols and related phenylpropanoid compounds. (usda.gov)
  • Green peach aphids ( Myzus persicae ) are the most common aphid species found feeding on many plant species in the garden and the landscape. (clemson.edu)
  • There are many plant species that can be host to aphids. (clemson.edu)
  • Invasive Species Terminology: Standardizing for Stakeholder Education" by Basil V. Iannone III, Shannon Carnevale et al. (clemson.edu)
  • The excessive number of terms associated with invasive species, and their often incorrect usage, hinders stakeholder education about the threats of invasive species. (clemson.edu)
  • The terms we propose will increase understanding, thereby promoting behavior changes aimed at limiting the negative impacts of invasive species. (clemson.edu)
  • There is a huge threat of invasive species in New York waterways. (wgna.com)
  • Just this past week, new state law is in effect that requires motorized watercraft operators to have a certification that their boats, jet skis, and other watercraft are free from invasive species before they enter a body of water in or near Adirondack Park. (wgna.com)
  • Which Invasive Species Are The DEC Looking For? (wgna.com)
  • There has been an increase in awareness of invasive species in New York waterways. (wgna.com)
  • Aquatic invasive species like hydrilla, the round goby fish, and zebra mussels are detrimental to the health of our lakes and rivers. (wgna.com)
  • Fresh basil exported by Siga Logistics de RL de CV of Morelos, Mexico is under investigation for a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta. (foodsafetynews.com)
  • It is unknown at this time if other reported cases of Cyclospora infection in the United States this season are linked to fresh basil. (foodsafetynews.com)
  • Epidemiologic evidence and early product distribution information indicate that fresh basil exported by Siga Logistics de RL de CV of Morelos, Mexico, is a likely source of this outbreak. (foodsafetynews.com)
  • In this fresh basil-associated cluster, there were several situations in which people reported eating at the same restaurants. (foodsafetynews.com)
  • The FDA and regulatory officials in several states are collecting records to determine the source of the fresh basil that ill people ate in the five affected states. (foodsafetynews.com)
  • Product distribution information available at this time indicates that the fresh basil that made people sick was exported by Siga Logistics de RL de CV of Morelos, Mexico. (foodsafetynews.com)
  • Additional illness clusters are currently under investigation to determine if they are linked to fresh basil exported by Siga Logistics de RL de CV of Morelos, Mexico. (foodsafetynews.com)
  • Consumers should not eat fresh basil exported by Siga Logistics de RL de CV of Morelos, Mexico until we learn more about this outbreak. (foodsafetynews.com)
  • It's time for you to find out how to store fresh basil that lasts longer. (lacademie.com)
  • I will show you the list of ways to store fresh basil effectively. (lacademie.com)
  • There are many simple ways to store fresh basil efficiently. (lacademie.com)
  • add fresh basil. (nuggetmarket.com)
  • Another use for leftover fresh basil is to make basil oil. (thecitycook.com)
  • Barb is going to try the recipe that Kelly gave her for a chicken ssalad using fresh basil. (chetthedog.com)
  • Cost effective, experimentally robust differential-expression analysis for human/mammalian, pathogen and dual-species transcriptomics. (cdc.gov)
  • Like many basils, it prefers fertile, well-drained soil and 6 to 8 hours of full sunlight per day. (wikipedia.org)
  • If growing outdoors, Basil likes a fertile soil that has been well dug to allow good soil air circulation. (seedaholic.com)
  • This is a tall vigorous basil intended for use in cut flower arrangements, useful as aromatic foliage before and during bloom. (wildgardenseed.com)
  • But if it were up to basil, it might prefer to be recognized for its work in lesser-known cuisines and recipes (the indie films and off-Broadway plays, if you will), where it shines in a different way and brings a new dimension to food. (kqed.org)
  • The flowers range from white to pink, depending on the species and attract swarms of bees in summer time. (essentialoils.co.za)
  • Another popular culinary basil, African blue basil is a cross between two Ocimum species and is also very popular with honey bees). (beeculture.com)
  • In addition to its culinary uses, basil is used to add fragrance to perfumes, soaps, shampoos, and other body care products. (mountainroseherbs.com)
  • Cyclospora cayetanensis is the only species of this organism found in humans. (foodsafetynews.com)
  • Continued analysis will help public health officials trace the source of an outbreak based on the distinctive genetic description of the Cyclospora species involved and could determine which produce items are more likely to be associated with a particular species. (cdc.gov)
  • Cyclospora species are ubiquitous and infect a variety of animals, birds and reptiles. (medscape.com)
  • Cyclospora species are variably acid-fast, round-to-ovoid organisms that measure 8-10 µm in diameter. (medscape.com)
  • Cyclospora species exogenously sporulate and have 2 sporocysts per oocyst. (medscape.com)
  • Cyclospora species are characterized by an anterior polar complex that allows penetration into host cells, but the life cycle of the parasite and the mechanisms by which it interacts with human host target cells to cause disease are poorly understood. (medscape.com)
  • Also she has a recipe for a simple red sauce, but we just used a bottled organic basil pasta sauce. (chetthedog.com)
  • Many studies support the use of the entire plant of holy basil for human use and its therapeutic value. (healthline.com)
  • Like many supplements, holy basil is not approved as a first-line treatment. (healthline.com)
  • All parts of the holy basil plant act as an adaptogen. (healthline.com)
  • But scientific research shows that holy basil has pharmacological properties to help your mind cope with many types of stress. (healthline.com)
  • In the case of physical stress, holy basil is known to increase endurance in animals. (healthline.com)
  • According to the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, holy basil has antidepressant and anti-anxiety properties comparable to diazepam and antidepressant drugs. (healthline.com)
  • Holy basil has been shown to have antidepressant and antianxiety properties similar to antidepressant drugs. (healthline.com)
  • Holy basil is also high in antioxidants and helps your body detox. (healthline.com)
  • Studies show that holy basil can protect your body against toxic chemicals. (healthline.com)
  • Some people even use holy basil after surgery to heal and protect their wounds. (healthline.com)
  • Holy basil increases your wound's breaking strength, healing time, and contraction. (healthline.com)
  • Keep your basil consistently moist in well-draining soil to ensure a good crop. (livelyroot.com)
  • But I hope you will read on for the glimpse into what plant pathologists and other university researchers, often unheralded, are doing nonstop in our behalf as consumers of basil-and much bigger-picture, on so many other favorite ornamentals and essential food crops. (awaytogarden.com)
  • In Florida, which has a year-round growing season, basil crops had already been devastated by the disease. (rutgers.edu)
  • Basil oil is a good tonic for the treatment of nervous disorders and stress related headaches, migraines and allergies. (essentialoils.co.za)
  • Basil oil is a very beneficial oil and can be helpful not only for headaches and migraines, but also has an uplifting effect on depression. (essentialoils.co.za)
  • In vapor therapy, basil oil can be used for migraines, headaches and to help increase concentration and clear the mind. (essentialoils.co.za)