DELICIOUS AND FRAGRANT SICILIAN BASIL: A TYPICAL SICILIAN SPICE IDEAL TO ENRICH MANY TYPICAL TRADITIONAL DISHES

One of the spices that can never miss in the Sicilian pantry is definitely the Basil. In practice, its fragrance and its sweet scent goes perfectly with any preparation. In fact, this ancient herb of oriental origin is the main ingredient of many tasty sauces (such as the famous "Pesto alla genovese") and refreshing Mediterranean salads. Without Basil these dishes would lose much of their aroma! But this spice has also been used for centuries in herbal medicine and folk medicine to treat various ailments, such as inflammation and digestive disorders. So, in addition to enhancing many recipes, Basil can be used to prepare healthy decoctions, infusions and even an original basil liqueur. Interestingly, medical science has confirmed many of the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of the active ingredients of Basil