Basil is an **herb **that is used mainly in cooking to season or flavor a dish. It can be also used as medicine, although that is much less common.
Basil is a herb, not a shrub.
Basil is an herb, recognized for its culinary and aromatic uses, distinct from shrubs which are woody plants. Herbs like basil typically have soft stems and are smaller in size compared to shrubs. Basil is commonly used in cooking for flavoring dishes and can also have medicinal applications.
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