Marigold & Sweet Basil

There are hundreds of types of basil from Thai, lemon, cinnamon and chocolate. My favorite is sweet basil, with olive oil, mozzarella, tomato, salt and pepper on bread, I could live on it!

Basil’s name is from the Greek basilikohn meaning royal. Its origins can be traced to China and India. Its original purpose was for embalming and taking the poison out of insect bites. Today its properties are so varied it should be considered the super herb. In Ayurvedic medicine it is used as a treatment for diabetes, impotence, allergies, infertility and respiratory ailments. Basil contains natural antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties.

The first shea butter product I made was marigold and sweet basil; you either love the earthy crisp smell or hate it. I love it because it reminds me of Thailand and India. It is great to keep in the kitchen for your hands and it is great for insect bites.

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