The Holy Basil is an erect subshrub in tropical climates, often grown as an annual elsewhere that boasts green or purple, smooth elliptic leaves and spikes of small, white or mauve flowers arranged in close whorls on dark stems. Grown for both ornamental and therapeutic uses, it is used in Ayurvedic medicine as an adaptogen to counter life's stresses. The Holy Basil is also sometimes added to stir-fry dishes and spicy soups because of its peppery taste.

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Source: Gardenia.net