It grows in Australia, but I think it is different than Thai basil. I had never heard of it until my therapist mentioned it. We share a love of treating ailments with essential oils and she thought I might like it. She uses it to control anxiety and inflammation.

Here's some information on it. You can eat it, but I think it is most often consumed in pill form or in a tea when it is used for medicinal purposes.

Holy Basil: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Dosage, and Warning