Interesting Facts about Basil

Ahh- can you image the lovely aroma of basil and even eat with that?

Yes I do. Basil is one of popular herb along with other herbs. Most popular to use basil with fresh mozzarella cheese and sliced tomatoes that are drizzled with balsamic vinegar and olive oil or margherita pizza with same ingredients on it.

There are many ways to create with those basil.

I had learned something interesting facts about basil what Ancient people had their perspectives about this. You will find this amusing and interesting to know.

1- Basil has been grown in areas around the Mediterranean since antiquity, but Britain did not begin using basil until the 16th century.

2- Mexicans believed that the basil was supposed to keep a lover's eye off others and is considered a powerful protector in Haiti.

3- Ancient Romans and Greeks thought basil would only grow if you screamed wild curses and shouted intelligiby while sowing the seeds. They also believed if you left basil leaf under a pot, it would turn into a scorpion. Many believed that even smelling the leaves would cause scorpions to grow in the brain!

4- In Italy, it is a token of love, in Romania, if a girl gives a sprig to her boyfriend, they are engaged!

5- A good Hindu goes to rest with a leaf of basil in his breast as a passport to Paradise.

What an amusing interesting facts about basil?! I found this really hilarious to read that part about Ancient Romans and Greeks' beliefs that basil can infect those people regarding with scorpions.

Overall, basil is the greatest herb for anyone to have it to enjoy dining with! Enjoy reading those interesting facts of ancient people' perspectives! :)