Basil Seeds And Powder

Basil Seeds And Powder

Biological source: - Ocimum basilicum

Family: - Lamiaceae

Basil, Thai basil, or sweet basil, is a common name for the culinary herb Ocimum basilicum. There are many varieties of Ocimum basilicum, as well as several related species or species hybrids also called basil. These seeds are also called sabja seeds, Arabic falooda seeds, Thai holy basil (which is apparently different from holy basil), Tulsi, selashi and turmaria and are best known around the world for being the main ingredient in many sweet Asian drinks. Culinary uses of Basil seeds:-

1. Basil is most commonly used fresh in cooked recipes
2. Basil seeds are used in Asian drinks and desserts such as faluda and sherbet
3. The Chinese also use fresh or dried basils in soups and other foods.
4. Basil seeds are also eat in fried chicken with deep-fried basil leaves
5. Basil powder is useful as a flavoring agent in Ice cream and chocolates

Health benefits of basil seeds:-

1. Basil seeds are used for its medicinal properties in Ayurveda, the traditional medicinal system of India and Siddha medicine
2. Basil seeds have antioxidant, antiviral, and antimicrobial properties, and potential for use in treating cancer
3. basil has been shown to decrease the occurrence of platelet aggregation
4. Basil powder is the best remedy for treating cold, cough and fever
5. Basil seeds are also useful in supplementary treatment of stress, asthma and diabetes mellitus