Basil is Greek for 'royal' or 'kingly'. Ancient Greek and Roman doctors believed that basil would grow only if its cultivators sowed the seeds while screaming wild curses and shouting unintelligibly.

The Greeks believed that only the sovereign himself, armed with his golden sickle, should be allowed to cut the basil.

In Italy, basil has always been seen as a token of love.

In Romania, when a boy accepts a sprig of basil from his girl, he is engaged.

In India the basil plant is sacred to both Krishna and Vishnu, and is cherished in every Hindu house. Every good Hindu goes to his rest with a basil leaf on his breast - the passport to paradise!

Basil is normally used to combat;

• colds and influenza
• poor digestion
• nausea
• abdominal cramps
• migraines
• insomnia
• anxiety and
• exhaustion

Basil essential oil is used with great success for headaches and helps to reduce allergies.

Quote

'A man taking basil from a woman will love her forever.' - Sir Thomas Moor

Thai-Style Eggplant and Basil Recipe

You will need;

• olive oil, garlic, eggplant-chopped, Red Pepper Flakes, soya sauce and loads of chopped basil

What to do;

• fry garlic, add chopped eggplant, soya sauce and red pepper flakes and cook until eggplant is almost done - add the chopped basil and cook for another minute or so. Excellent on a slice of rye.

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