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Basil Seeds look similar to sesame seeds but are black. The type that you eat typically comes from sweet basil, Ocimum basilicum, which is the plant commonly used to season foods | For this reason, the seeds are typically referred to as sweet basil seeds. They also go by many other names, including sabja and tukmaria seeds | Basil seeds have a long history of use in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine. Basil seeds are low in cholesterol and high in monounsaturated fats, which can be beneficial for diabetics and sugar-conscious people.