This basil is usually added to stir-frys last-minute and imbues pleasing anise- and clove-like aroma. Its spicy flavor can be aggressive when eaten raw but is tempered once cooked.
Parts Used: Whole plant, leaves, seeds, and oil.
Benefits
In the diet, sweet basil can provide rich in essential oils, beta – carotene, tannin, thymol, amino acids, also contain iron, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, vitamins A, B2, C, and vitamin D. Its essential oil also have medicinal benefits.
