Basil

Description

An annual herb of the mint family (Lamiaceae), grown for its aromatic leaves. Popularly known as ‘Mrihani’/ ‘Mrehani’ in Swahili.

• The most common use of basil is for cooking, such as in tomato sauce, pesto, or vinegar.
• Basil is packed with Vitamin A, K, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, magnesium, and beneficial essential oils that help to protect the body against harmful microbes and bacteria, reduce memory losss associated with stress and aging, reduce blood pressure and hypertension, relax the blood vessels, protect against aspirin’s damage to your gut particularly preventing ulcers.
• Varieties grown in Kenya include Sweet basil, African blue basil, and Organic Camphor.