Plant Information

Common Name: BASIL SWEET - LIME
Scientific Name: Ocimum americanum

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Description

• Annual
• Lime Sweet Basil is a rare and tasty heirloom that combines the flavour of basil with lime.
• It is a compact, mounding plant with light green leaves that grows up to 50cm in height.
• They are more heat tolerant than other sweet basil.
• When basil starts to flower, it will stop growing leaves – so pinch the flower heads off to encourage new leaf growth.

Culinary Uses

• Lime Sweet Basil has a mild citrus aroma and flavor.
• Can be used in stir fry, fish, exotic rice dishes and poultry, where the fresh citrus flavor can come through.
• It matches well with tomato-flavored dishes, pasta sauces and vegetables, especially beans, peppers, eggplants and soups.
• To retain as much of the refreshing aroma as possible, use the leaves directly after harvesting.
• Adds a delightful zing to salads, salad dressings, sauces and oils.

Parts Used

• The leaves.

Medicinal Uses. It is said that

• Lime Basil leaves have antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
• It helps fend off harmful bacteria and combat oxidative stress.
• The leaves are used as a poultice for wounds or burns.
• Decoctions are used for coughs and respiratory problems, soothing headaches and combatting fatigue.

Other Uses

• Basil repels mosquitoes and most flies, so keep a couple of planted pots near doorways and entrances.
• The essential oil of the plant is used in soap and cosmetics.

The information contained within this website is for educational purposes only. This site merely recounts the traditional uses of specific plants as recorded through history. Always seek advice from a medical practitioner.

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