Basil Seeds are popularly used in Ayurvedic and Chinese Medicine. It is also called the "king of herbs" and the "royal herb". Basil is one of the main ingredients in pesto-a green Italian oil-and-herb sauce. It is commonly steeped in cream or milk to create an interesting flavor in ice cream or chocolates (such as truffles). When soaked in water, the seeds become gelatinous, and are used in drinks and desserts such as faluda, sharbat-e-rihan
