the 15 g organic basil by la caravane des épices is organically grown and certified under ifs and ecocert standards.as it was considered a sacred herb, basil was offered to the deities vishnu and krishna. it then became popular in asia and egypt, where it was used in the mummification process, after it was discovered to have antibacterial and conservation properties. it then arrived in greece and rome where it was a royal herb and a symbol of fertility. it was used as both a herb and an ornamental plant.this organic, natural basil, with no colourings or preservatives, has been carefully selected by la caravane des épices.