Is Basil King of Herbs?

Posted By Kimberly Turner on Sep 7, 2012 in Basil, Fruit & Vegetables, Healthy, Herbs, Vegan, Vegetarian | 0 comments

Basil, or known by its Latin name, Ocimum basilicum, is maybe the most “common” of herbs that grows all over the world.  In fact, that may be why it is referred to as the “King” of herbs in its own right. Photo right: My very own Basil plant in my garden. Historically speaking, being so named the king of herbs came from St. Constantine along with his mother, St. Helen.  They discovered the Holy Cross, and as...