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Basil, along with oregano, is among the most commonly used spices in the preparation of Mediterranean dishes. It is used for almost all types of Italian pasta, for dishes and sauces with tomatoes, for tomato soups, for fish and seafood, for meat dishes and much more. Here's what it's interesting to know about basil as an herb and some interesting facts about it:
- The name "basil" is Greek and means "royal";
- According to the Greeks, thanks to basil, those who had magical powers were able to give birth to scorpions;
- Basil is from the family Ustotsvetni and is an annual plant, reaching a height of 15 to 60 cm;
- According to most historians and botanists, basil was brought from Persia to our nearby lands by Alexander the Great;
- Except in the herb beds in the yard, basil grows very well in pots or boxes on the balcony. However, it is good for its soil to be rich in nutrients.
- It has been proven that basil grows very well between tomatoes, but the soil in which it will be planted should be loose. Prefers sunny places, but lives well in colorful shade;
- If you have basil leaves that you want to store, but do not have time to dry, you can freeze them, but after you have blanched and dipped in olive oil;
- Basil has long been placed in bouquets of geraniums, which grandmothers give to women in labor for health;
- Basil has been shown to be good for the stomach;
- Although according to old legends fresh basil is used only if it has bloomed, most gardeners believe that its flowering should be prevented in order to keep the plant with fresher leaves;
- While in Egypt basil was used to embalm mummies, in Rome it was a symbol of lovers;
- If you are stung by an insect and do not have a medicine to soothe the injured area, try rubbing it with fresh basil leaves;
- When cooking with basil, always put it at the end, because if it boils, it will quickly lose its aroma;
- When you want to store basil for the winter and let it dry, do not break its leaves, but leave them whole to preserve their aroma.
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