Basil leaves are rich in compounds such as eugenol, which have anti-inflammatory properties. These compounds can help reduce the swelling and redness caused by insect bites. Applying basil leaf ...

Researchers have found that basil extracts methyl chavicol and linalool ooze out of the wrapping and slow the growth of eight types of lethal bacteria including E. coli and listeria. Shoppers ...

It seems there’s no way to buy or grow a small, or even medium amount of basil. It usually comes in huge plastic tubs, and a healthy plant can produce more than you know what to do with. You can get ...

To blanch or not to blanch? That is the question when it comes to making basil pesto. Many cooks blanch the leaves for a few seconds so the pesto retains a vibrant green color. But will a few seconds ...

The Gin Basil Smash is a foundation stone. Gin, citrus, simple syrup, and basil—its inherent deliciousness is so evident to bartenders and non-bartenders alike as to approach something like a natural ...