I think it may also be the "holy basil" you find referenced in other Indian and S. E. Asian recipes. Kiri ----- Original Message ----- > I can give you about 10,000 thai recipes that use it. Everything from > Green Curry to Laab to Som Tam to Gai Prika Pow (Chicken with Basil & > Chilli). The Thais use it in everything... > > Drakey. >