As we speak tomato sauce and basil go together almost any where you go in the world. The easiness of growing basil as long as the temperature is above 49 degrees and is in the full sun. Basil can be and is used fresh or dried in a lot of dishes. The strange thing is that the longer basil simmers in a dish the better the flavor of the dish gets. This is why cooks simmer their pasta sauces as long as possible, correct just to bring out all of the rich herb flavors. Usually in sauces for pasta oregano is used in combination with basil. Basil is also used for flavoring meats, vegetables, fish, and soups not just used for pasta or tomato sauce.
Might you take on growing an herb garden, do not forget to plant basil it will keep the flies away as flies are also part of the group that does not care for basil. What is also known about basil is people saw it as a royal herb which had a strong association to love. Basil had a relationship with how men of a much earlier time planned on proposing to their fair maidens. The man would bring a branch of Basil and if the woman accepted his gift she silently agreed to love him and be faithful to him for eternity.
As a member of the mint family basil has many medicinal qualities as well. Most people associate anything mint with helping the digestive system and also for its anti gas properties. Herbalists use basil usually for health ailments such as vomiting, stomach cramps, anxiety, headaches and constipation. Tea is made out of basil for these purposes. There are also people claiming that a nice hot cup of basil tea can really helps to a good nights sleep. If you really do not like basil tea try to buy the basil capsules in herbal stores.
