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Small basil potted plants... in 3 - 4 inch diameter pots. Grow your own fresh basil!
Our basil is highly fragrant and can enhance the flavor of many foods. You can add it to sandwiches, salads, stir-frys, pasta dishes, and casseroles. Try it with mozarrella and tomato in a classic Italian sandwich, or as a main ingredient in pesto.
Local / Organic / Vegan
Jessica's Organic Basil Plants (ea)
"The unique array of active constituents called flavonoids found in basil... protect cell structures as well as chromosomes from radiation and oxygen-based damage... In addition, basil has been shown to provide protection against unwanted bacterial growth."
Basil can also protect the blood vessels and the cardiovascular system more generally.
Finally, a special volatile oil "qualifies basil as an 'anti-inflammatory' food that can provide important healing benefits along with symptomatic relief for individuals with inflammatory health problems like rheumatoid arthritis or inflammatory bowel conditions."
Source: whfoods.com
Very good source of Iron, and Calcium, and a good source of Potassium and Vitamin C.
Source: whfoods.com