Overview Index Finder Use it Elements Celestial Divination Forces Esoteric Chakras Tree Foundations Oracles Materials Workings Correspondences Tarot Hour & Day Atmosphere Invocation Grimoire / Herbs / Basil Basil appears in 3 systems: the same name is used for
more than one thing. Both are shown below.
❦ Herbs
Tradition · Folk Western
Tier 1
Properties Protection Love Wealth Purification
Magical Uses Protection Love Prosperity Exorcism 🜂 Incense & resins
Tradition · Ocimum Basilicum Plant
Tier 1
Alternate Names Ocimum Basilicum Sweet Basil Holy Basil
Origin Regions India Asia Africa
Form Dried leaves Loose
Scent Profile Sweet, spicy, aromatic, slightly peppery
Burn Method Charcoal
Smoke Color Light grey
Properties Protection Love Wealth Purification Exorcism
Magical Uses Protection Love Prosperity Exorcism Harmony Fidelity Traditional Uses Sacred in Hindu tradition (Tulsi/Holy Basil). Used for protection, love, prosperity. Italian tradition uses basil for love divination. Associated with protection of home and family.
Modern Practice Burn for protection, love, prosperity, harmony. Use in love magic, money spells, protection work. Brings peace to home. Sweet scent good for daily use. Add to incense blends for pleasant aroma.
⚱ Essential oils
Tradition · Folk Western
A note on this entry Mars/Fire, the royal herb of protection, courage and exorcism in Mediterranean folk practice. It may irritate sensitive skin and is best avoided in high doses in pregnancy; do not confuse it with holy basil (tulsi), a Vedic herb.
Botanical Ocimum basilicum
Properties Protection Love Prosperity Courage
Magical Uses Protection Love Prosperity Exorcism
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Every entry that names Basil , grouped by the system it comes from.