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Botanical Name: Ocimum sanctum
Country of Origin: India
Distillation Method: Steam
Plant Part Used: Herb
Indications: Holy basil, like sweet (culinary) basil, comes from India where it is revered as a sacred herb. The Egyptians burned a mixture of basil and myrrh to appease their gods. Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum) was introduced in Europe as a seasoning for food.
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