Photo of meat dish with basil on top illustrates blog: "Where Does Basil Come From?"

Where Does Basil Come From?

From Laos to Italy, basil is one of the world’s most popular culinary herbs. But where does it come from?  Keep reading to learn more about basil, from its origins to some ways to use it.  Where Does Basil Come From? Scientists believe that basil (scientific name Ocimum basilicum) originated in India thousands of years…