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Scientific name: Ocinum basilicum
Other names are Cinamom Basil, Thai Basil
Its stems are purple with small purple/white flowers. Leaves are green on top and purple spotted/streaked underneath, unlike regular Thai/Asian basil. Its taste is Fragrant, sweet basil aromas. It can be seasoned to taste with the anise-flavored leaves.. Vietnamese Basil is eaten raw. Smell this basil is to be reminded of a piping hot bowl of phỏ noodle soup. These lusciously aromatic infused leaves are the most associated with phỏ and many common herb plates in Vietnamese cuisine. In Medicinal, this basil is used for antibacterial qualities.