Sweet Basil Plant

Also Known As

• Sweet basil
• Damro
• Ocimum basilicum
• Purple Basil
• Thai Basil

How to Care?

  Sunlight

• Full/Shaded sunlight

Water

• Daily

  Location

• Outdoor

Maintenance

• Low care

  Size

• 8 × 4 Inches Approx.

Season

• All season

Fragrance

• No

Specialty

• Herb

Sweet basil, also known as Damro plant, is a popular culinary herb that is widely used in many cuisines around the world. This herb belongs to the mint family and is native to tropical regions of central Africa and southeast Asia. The plant has a fresh and fragrant aroma, and its leaves have a slightly sweet, spicy flavor that is commonly used in Italian and Thai cuisine.

The Sweet Basil plant is an annual herb that grows up to 1-2 feet tall, with green leaves that are oval-shaped and pointed. The plant produces small white or pink flowers, which bloom in summer and attract bees and other pollinators. Sweet basil is easy to grow and requires full sun and well-draining soil. The herb has several health benefits and is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties that can help improve digestion, reduce inflammation, and boost the immune system. The herb is also believed to have a calming effect on the body and can be used to treat stress and anxiety.