Basil resembles sweet basil but has narrower and     often      times reddish    -      purple leaves.The fresh leaves, which are used as flavouring, contain approximately   0.5% volatile oil,       which exhibits antimicrobial activity, specifically as a              carminative, diaphoretic,expectorant and stomachic. The fresh leaves     of which are either eaten raw        or used as  a flavouring        in Thai cooking.         Volatile oil content        varies according  to different varieties. Therapeutic properties    are    as carminative,diaphoretic, expectorant, digestant and stomachic agents. Lemon  is one of the most important     and versatile          natural medicines   for   home use. A familiar food as well   as       a remedy, it has a high vitamin C content   that      helps improve resistance  to infection,     making it valuable  for colds  and flu.   It is   taken   as a preventative          for many          conditions, including         stomach infections,     circulatory problems               and arteriosclerosis.  Lemon juice     and     oil    are effective     in      killing germs.                     It decreases inflammation and improves digestion.