Basil Leaf (Ocimum basilicum)

Basil Leaf (Ocimum basilicum)
    Code: s30
    Price: $9.00
    Shipping Weight: 0.10 pounds
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    Mediterranean recipes, pesto, any tomato base. Sweet spice, nervous disorders. 2.4 ounce bag.
    Healing Attributes

    Basil tea after a meal is said to aid digestion and prevent flatulence. It is used for many stomach complaints, where a calming affect is desired, such as stomach and abdominal cramping due to gas or other reasons and also for digestive ailments.

    It has a mild sedative action and is also useful for nervous headaches and anxiety.


    Use in Magic: A magickal herb for money and success, happy family, and Peaceful Home; drives away the Evil Eye.

    Magical Attributes

    Basil is sacred to Vishnu, Tulasi and Erzulie, masculine in nature, and associated with the element of fire and the planet Mars.

    Basil helps steady the mind, brings happiness, love, peace, and money and protects against insanity.

    Use basil in spells to attract love and in preparation for astral projection or to bring luck in physical journeys.

    Apparently carrying a leaf in your pocket or wallet will attract money. Placing one in your cash register will attract money there too.

    Soak basil in water for three days and then sprinkle the water over the threshold of your place of business to bring in customers and keep away thieves. (Haiti)

    Dust the upper half of your body, especially over your heart, with powdered basil to keep your lovers eyes only on you. (S. America)

    Keep a bit of basil in each room to protect the home and family. To protect you when leaving the house, rub some basil on your forehead. (Hindu)

    Also used in peacemaking spells and to make up after a fight.

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