Depending on the type, the flowers are either bright white, pale pink, or a delicate lavender. The flavor of the flower is milder, but similar to the leaves of the same plant. Basil also has different varieties that have different milder flavors like lemon and mint. Sprinkle them over salad or pasta for a concentrated flavor and a spark of color that gives any dish a fresh, festive look. Basil Leaf , C/S (Ocimum basilicum ) Properties and Uses: Fresh leaf Antispasmodic; galactagogue;

stomachic; carminative; mild sedative. May be employed in a wide range of simple gastro-intestinal complaints; particularly for stomach cramps and vomiting. Its weak sedative action may be used in the treatment of nervous headaches or anxiety.