Basil - Basil

Japanese: メボウキ - めぼうき
Basil - Basil

Another name for the annual herb basil, which belongs to the Lamiaceae family (APG classification: Lamiaceae). When the seeds are placed in the eyes, moisture causes a jelly-like substance to seep out, which helps remove dirt from the eyes, hence the name.

[Editorial Department, September 17, 2021]

[References] | Basil | Herbs

Source: Shogakukan Encyclopedia Nipponica About Encyclopedia Nipponica Information | Legend

Japanese:

シソ科(APG分類:シソ科)の一年草バジルの別名。種子を目に入れると水分でゼリー状の物質が浸出し、目のごみを取り去ることができるために、この名がある。

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