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Cinnamon Basil Information

December 22, 2021Posted inHerbs

Cinnamon basil is a type of basil cultivar containing the compound methyl cinnamate which is responsible for its vibrant aromatic cinnamon fragrance. The herb has generally similar applications to the more common genovese basil. Also known as Mexican basil, cinnamon basil is a fully edible plant whose leaves and flowers can be used in a variety of recipe preparations. Apart from culinary applications, the plant is also cultivated for essential oil extraction as well as for ornamental purposes due to its large good looking leaves.

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Basil Flowers Information

November 28, 2021Posted inHerbs

Basil flowers are nutritious edible organs of the basil plant that are produced in abundance by the herb in summer. Basil bloom which is purple or white in color, depending on the basil variety under cultivation, has a functional purpose attributed to antonycinns. The flowers serve culinary, medicinal, and ornamental purposes. The majority of basil growers unwittingly limit recipe application of the herb to its leaves although the flowers are also good to eat. In this feature, we discuss the basil flowers and explain the various culinary and non-culinary uses of basil flowers.