Basil is a plant that belongs to the mint family, Lamiaceae. It has gone by other names, including Saint Joseph’s Wort. Traditionally, it has been used in many Tamil medicines, as well as ayurvedic treatments.
There are different types of basil out there, such as sweet basil, lemon basil and lime basil. Lemon and lime basils have more limonene, giving them a strong citrus scent. Sweet basil, on the other hand, is packed with eugenol and has a strong clove scent.