Just natural herbs organic basil 20g an aromatic herb both the main types originated in india its name is derived from greek basilikos meaning royal as only the sovereign basileus was allowed to cut it in france it is associated with provence but the strongest association is with liguria in northern italy and with genoa where it is ground with parmesan to make the famous pesto sauce basil leaves are fairly rich in vitamins a k and both the leaves and the bark have long been valued for