I am growing some basil this year. In what ways will I be able to use it besides cooking?!


Question: I am growing some basil this year!. In what ways will I be able to use it besides cooking!?
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Steep 1 tsp of dried basil in 1 cup of boiling water to make a healing basil tea!. Herbalists suggest basil tea as a remedy for digestive problems such as constipation!. The tea is also slightly sedative!.

Add basil to mild-tasting vegetables to give them some spice!. Try it sprinkled on potatoes, eggplant, cauliflower, carrots, zucchini or any vegetable needing some extra kick!. Sprigs of fresh basil also add taste to salads!.

Put basil in a sachet or use freshly dried leaves in potpourri!. The smell is not overwhelming, but adds sweetness to the air!. Lemon basil will give rooms a lemony scent!.

Plant basil in your flower garden to add contrast to bright flowers and add smell to your garden!. This will also give you a supply of fresh basil for other uses!.

Make your hair shine with a basil and rosemary rinse!. Add a sprig of basil and a sprig of rosemary to 1 cup of boiling water and let the mixture steep!. Rinse your hair with the mixture after shampooing for shiny hair and a sweet smell!.

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Purchase a pressurized foamer and make a savory basil foam for a dinner party!.

Dried basil makes a great gift, too!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

And you can throw some into a hot bath!.!.!. or put sprigs of it into trash cans/garbage disposalWww@FoodAQ@Com





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