Scientific name: Dysphania ambrosioides

Family: Amaranthaceae

Origin: S Mexico

Medicinal use:In Mexican gastronomy it is used in many dishes, such as corn and esquites, black beans, in some seafood soups such as chilpachole de jaiba, within a wide variety of broths, It is commonly believed that it prevents flatulence caused by consumption of beans. To be used in food, its flowers are removed and it is used as a condiment, adding a deep flavor, with bitter nuances and very aromatic, which is why it is used in moderation.

Scientific name: Ocimum basilicum

Family: Lamiaceae

Origin: SE Asia

Medicinal use:Its flavor is highly described and argued, the first flavor that we will recognize is that of anise and we will notice hints of licorice, along with a spicy and sweet flavor. Gastronomy: It withstands high temperatures better than any other type of basil, including its simile, sweet basil. It is very typical in the dishes of Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, and, of course, Thailand.

Scientific name: Ocimum americanum

Family: Lamiaceae

Origin: Tropical Old world

Medicinal use: It is a very common ingredient in Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine, due to its strong flavor similar to anise (Pimpinella anisum); It is used to flavor curries and sauteed vegetables. They are used as a condiment to flavor salads and pasta and pizzas typical of Italian cuisine. They also flavor fish and meat-based roasts, sauces, croquettes, meatballs, and even vegetable patés.

Scientific name: Ocimum basilicum

Family: Lamiaceae

Origin: Mexico

Medicinal use: La mayoría de las diferentes variedades de albahaca cultivadas en muchas regiones de Asia tienen un sabor parecido al clavo de olor es frecuentemente usada en la cocina mediterránea; se puede consumir fresca o seca para aderezar tanto ensaladas, sopas de verduras, salsas para acompañar platos de pasta, la famosa salsa italiana de pesto la lleva como ingrediente principal.