Basil came to us from India, where it has been cultivated and used for over 5000 years. Most people use the plant for cooking, but not everyone knows that basil also has magical properties.
How is basil useful and how is it used in magic?
Basil is well known in Russia. It is grown in plots and is most commonly used as a spice. The plant has a great aroma and grows well in our weather conditions. The only thing to remember is that basil is very fond of sun and moisture. Therefore, it is better to plant it on the sunny side, and water it as often as possible.
What is the use of the plant
Basil is rich in vitamin K, which the body needs for proper metabolism, good functioning of the heart, lungs and kidneys, absorption of calcium and its interaction with vitamin D.
This plant can be used by people suffering from diseases such as diabetes and asthma. It is used as an additional remedy during the period of treatment and exacerbation of diseases. Basil is an excellent antiviral, analgesic, bactericidal, antispasmodic agent. It helps to restore the body after influenza and acute respiratory infections.
In the prevention and treatment of diseases, both fresh leaves of the plant and dried ones are used. Essential oils are also in demand.
For colds, you can brew basil leaves and drink as a tea drink. This will help lower your fever and recover quickly. To enhance the effect of basil, sesame seeds are sometimes added to the drink.
For nasal congestion, inhale the scent of fresh leaves or inhale by adding a little basil to the water.
The leaves of the plant should be applied to the temples and the back of the head with frequent headaches. Basil can reduce blood pressure. To do this, it is enough to brew herbal tea and drink it several times a day.
For skin diseases, the leaves of the plant are mixed with sesame oil. First, the leaves should be rubbed, then add oil and let it brew a little. This ointment is applied to the affected skin and allowed to absorb.
Basil juice can improve bowel function. It is enough to drink it in a teaspoon 15 minutes before meals.
The magical properties of the plant
Basil has been used in magic for a long time. Since ancient times, this plant has been endowed with special properties. Basil is perfect for conducting money rituals, attracting love, restoring vitality.
In ancient Egypt, it was called "divine plant" and was used in embalming. In Italy, it is a kind of symbol of love. If the girl wanted to attract the attention of her lover, she put a pot of blooming basil on the windowsill. In Romania, if a girl accepted a marriage proposal, she presented her lover with a bouquet of basil.
With the help of a plant, you can cleanse the premises of negativity, evil eye, evil spirits. To do this, it is enough to burn a dry bunch of basil in a house or apartment.
If a person wants to restore his vitality, you can take baths with the addition of basil leaves or oil for several days.
To improve your mood, just take fresh basil leaves, rub them in your palms and breathe in the aroma of the plant several times.
When moving to a new apartment, you should take fresh basil in a pot with you and put it in the kitchen. The plant will attract good luck, prosperity, money and love to the house.
