Basil - Witches Herb

10 grams of dried Basil.

Basil

(Ocimum basilicum)

Folk Names: Witches Herb, Albahaca, American Dittany, “Our Herb” St Joseph’s Wort, Sweet Basil, Njilika, Balanoi, Feslien

Element Association: Fire

Planetary Association: Mars + Venus

Astrological Association: Aries + Scorpio + Sagittarius

Chakra Association: Solar Plexus, Heart + Throat

Energy: Masculine/Expressive

Deity: Vishnu, Erzulie

Magical Properties: Steady the mind, Happiness, Love, Peace, Money, Astral Projection, Luck, Exorcism, Protection, Harmony, Banishment, Purification.

Magical Uses: Place some Basil in your wallet or cash register to attract money. In some Haitian traditions you can soak basil leaves in water for 3 days, once finished sprinkle the water over the threshold of your business to attract customers and discourage theft. Hang bunches of Basil in the home for protection. In English folklore, Basil is thought to ward off evil spirits or unwanted energy. Use in spells and ritual work for astral projection. Use it as a potpourri or herbal sachet to keep bugs away. Its antifungal and antibacterial qualities may make it useful when making your own floor washes or household cleaners.

The scent of fresh basil is believed to sooth tempers and bring harmony. Used in relationship spells, basil can calm emotions and bring understanding.

Use to flavour a meal when wanting to reconcile family strife.

These herbs, resins, roots, flowers, and powders are meant to be used for spell and ritual work not for human consumption.

***Always consult a physician before using herbal products, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medication(s).

Information sourced from “The Herbal Alchemist’s Handbook- Karen Harrison”, “Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs – Scott Cunningham”, “Complete Book of Correspondences – Sandra Kynes”, “Magical Herbalism- Scott Cunningham.”