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Fact of the Day More Information Ironically enough, getting mad at the dirt did have its benefits; basil grows better in compacted soil. The name basil also comes from the Greeks and the name Ocimum basilicum or to be fragrant [source].
In Rome, basil was seen as an immunity to a fire breathing dragon. It has since been proven that basil can act as an anti-venom.
The Romanians seem to have a certain affectionate fondness for the herb. If a girl gives basil to an eligible bachelor and he accepts, they are engaged.
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