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| | Growing, Selecting And Using Basil, HYG-1644-94 |
 | | Basil has been described as having a slight sedative action, which would explain why it is sometimes recommended for headaches and anxiety. |
 | | Basils can be used in the herb garden, flower garden, as borders plants, in containers, raised beds, and in hanging baskets. |
 | | Basil adds zip to mild vegetables like zucchini, summer squash, eggplant, potatoes, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, parsnips, spinach and to the soups, stews and sauces in which these vegetables appear, and to add to its versatility, basil is also one of the ingredients in the liqueur chartreuse. |
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