Basil seed
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Basil seed
Name Variations
- sweet basil seed
About Basil seed
Wikipedia Article About Basil seeds on Wikipedia
When soaked in water the seeds of several basil varieties become gelatinous, and are used in Asian drinks and desserts such as falooda or sherbet. Such seeds are known variously as sabja, subja, takmaria, tukmaria, or falooda seeds. They are used for their medicinal properties in Ayurveda, the traditional medicinal system of India.
