Basil

I have a bunch of basil in my kitchen. I bought it on Monday from the roadside stall and I've kept in water ever since. Basil is my favourite herb because of all of the wonderful things it does. Combined with tomatoes it brings out all the flavour and alleviates anxiety. It's has antiseptic and antibacterial properties, it can be used as a mouthwash and a footbalm but mostly I love it for it's smell - which is why I keep it by the kitchen door.