Most people know sangig leaves by their other name, which is basil. Basil leaves are used extensively in cooking, especially in soups. There are about 150 types of basil and some are used for their essential oil.
The English term for sangig is basil.
Basil.
No, sangig and basil are not the same thing. Sangig refers to a type of wild ginger commonly used in traditional cuisine, particularly in Indonesia and some Southeast Asian countries. Basil, on the other hand, is a popular culinary herb belonging to the mint family, known for its aromatic leaves and often used in Mediterranean and Asian dishes. While both are used in cooking, they have distinct flavors and culinary applications.
Sangig is some kind of plant that is used in the Philippines as to add scent to their viands. It can be grown and cultivated easily in tropical places
They say it's called Basil. I've been searching for the English name of this herb also and finally I found link www.binisaya.com/cebuano/sangig, .
Ocimum tenuiflorum (Holy Basil)
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Asoka leaves have anti-inflammatory,analgesic activity.
Food! Of course!
Leaves are instrumental in photosynthesis and the creation of sugars that the plant uses for energy.
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it is the part where photosynthesis occur