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Thai Basil, Horapa, Ocimum Basilicum Thyrsiflorum, is a very different herb from Western Sweet Basil. Thai Basil has a liquorice/aniseed flavour. Thai Basil is known as Horapa, and is one of 3 kinds of Basil commonly used in Thailand.

Ocimum Sanctum is Holy Basil known in Thailand as Kaprao. Ocimum Sanctum is a variety of Ocimum Tenuiflorum. Holy Basil was considered sacred by Hindus, which is how it got its name, and is sometimes referred to as Sacred Basil. In Thailand, Holy Basil is not considered sacred but is an indispensable herb used in Thai cooking,especially in many Thai soups and Curries.