This herb is more than just a delicious addition to Italian foods, it is an effective remedy for a variety of digestive disorders, including nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps.

In India it is extensively used in medicine. Rubbed on your skin, it is an effective insect repellent.

Recommended for combating bad breath and headaches.

Basil goes well with fish, shellfish and vegetables such as zucchini, eggplant and tomatoes.

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Basil: An Herb Lover's Guide, by Thomas Debaggio, Susan Belsinger (Contributor).

The definitive work on basil, it describes in great detail almost 50 varieties of basil, defining flavor as well as habit and origins.

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