African Blue Spice Basil

Description/Taste

African Blue Spice basil leaves when mature they turn to a dark green with purple dot and maroon veins.
The plant itself is far bushier than the common garden variety basil. From its East African parent, African
Blue Spice basil has a mellow camphor (or clove-like) taste and smell. The flowers of the African Blue basil
plant are a deep purple with lilac blooms. Current Facts African Blue Spice basil, botanically known as
Ocimum kilimandscharicum X basilicum purpureum, is a hybrid of East African basil and a garden
variety called dark opal. Dried leaves of the plant are used for flavoring food and have traditionally been
used to alleviate headache and fever, among other uses, has also been used in the management of diabetes
in African countries.

Uses

 Anti-inflammatory activity
 Anti-microbial
 Diabetes Management
 Supports the Digestive System
 Has Many Skin Benefits
 Supports Liver Function and Helps Detoxify the Body
 Supports The Immune System
 Helps Manage Hypertension/High Blood Pressure
 Many Culinary Uses in Recipes, Beverages, Food Seasoning etc