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Johannes von Cuba, Ortus Sanitatis., Biodiversity Heritage Library.
Basil has a surprisingly long and complex history. The use of basil has a transformative quality that lends itself to classical interpretations of human/plant relationships. Basil is also incredibly significant in world religions, and has deep roots in certain traditions. Basil also has relevance to Italian culture. Click on the buttons below to learn more about the varied history of basil and its historical symbolism.
Basil has a surprisingly long and complex history. The use of basil has a transformative quality that lends itself to classical interpretations of human/plant relationships. Basil is also incredibly significant in world religions, and has deep roots in certain traditions. Basil also has relevance to Italian culture. Click on the buttons below to learn more about the varied history of basil and its historical symbolism.
Basil also is depicted in various manuscript images that describe the use and function of basil. For example, the Ortus sanitatis manuscript from 1497 describes botanical science, and includes information about basil.
Basil also is depicted in various manuscript images that describe the use and function of basil. For example, the Ortus sanitatis manuscript from 1497 describes botanical science, and includes information about basil.
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