Basil
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AKA: St.
Joseph's Wart, American Dittany, Witches Herb,
Planet: Mars
Gender:
Masculine
Element : Fire
Mundane
properties:
Basil is a
great addition to most dishes! I personally use a pinch in almost
everything I make.
Basil is used
as a natural anti-infammatory.
It can also be
used as a tonic to help aid in digestion. To do this simply make a
tea out of it by steeping it in hot water. This can also be used to
help with stomach cramps, vomiting,
constipation, headaches, and anxiety. Although typically used in a
tea basil can also be dried, then ground up and put into smaller
capsuls. This way they can easily be used when you are out and about
running errands or at work.
Mouth
infections have known to clear up by simply chewing basil leaves
twice daily.
It can be used
with Insect Bites: A teaspoon of basil leaf juice taken every few
hours prevents bugs from biting. However, in the event of a bug bite
rub the bites with juice and this will relieve the itching and reduce
swelling.
Random Interesting
Information:
Originally from asia and middle east, Basil has been
grown and used for over 5,000 years.
In certain countries many men will not eat basil, because it is often made into tea's that provide pain relief to women during menstration they believe it is something that real men shouldn't take.
Magical
Properties :
In some
Mediterannian countries Basil is sprinkled on the floors of homes to
purify it. In the same way if sprinkled in each corner and room of
the home it can also aid in the protection of a home.
It is believed
that when moving to a new home a gift of a new potted basil plant
will guarentee your good fourtune.
It is thought
that basil can be used for attracting money. Sprinkle some in your
wallet to attract wealth, tying basil with sage for luck wouldn't be
a bad idea either. Gamblers have been known to keep basil and sage in
their pockets when they head for the tables.
Basil is used
both love magic, and love divination.
It can help to
guarentee fidelity. To keep your partner faithful try sprinkling some
basil in the bed near where the heart would lay. This will keep them
true to you.
It is also said
to be able to detect infidelity. To do this place a basil leaf in
your partners hand, if it wilts right away, your partner has probably
been stepping out.In regards to divination – it is said that if you take two basil leaves, place them on a live coal. If the crackle and hiss your relationship will probably have some issues. However, if they burn to ash quickly, this is an indicator that your relationship will be harmonious and long lived.
When drawing a
bath try adding some basil to aid in lifting of your spirit and
soothing your soul. Try mixing it with lavender or lemon for a truly
relaxing and replenishing of the mind and soul.
Warnings:
I have been
told not to use basil for medicinal or aromatherapy uses if you are
pregnant, it can bring on menstration cycles.
Do not give
infusions of basil to children under ten as it can exceed a childs
metabolism and mouthwashes can burn a childs mouth.
DISCLAIMER:
I have no medical degrees,
and am not a doctor. Consult a physician before ingesting somthing new that you
are unfamiliar with. These are my personal findings only. I do not reccommend
using them until you have consulted your physician.
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