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Basil has been considered to symbolize love? In Italy it was used as a signal for love and young women would place a pot on their windowsill to indicate they were looking for a suitor. Apparently in Romania if a young lady offers a young man a sprig of basil, and he accepts, they are officially engaged.
Basil originated in India, where it was regarded as a sacred herb. In India, Hindus believed that if a leaf of basil was buried with them, it would get them into heaven. Basil was also sacred to the Gods Krishna, and Vishnu and is still found growing around temples. In England, basil was used to ward off insects and evil spirits. In Tudor times, small pots of this were given by farmers' wives to visitors as parting gifts. According to Jewish folklore basil will add strength when fasting.
When blending for more subtle reasons, it can be very interesting to look at the Folklore and Myths that surround the various plants of the oils you are considering to add to your synergy.
On a subtle level, Basil is helpful in enhancing creative awareness. It can also be helpful when dealing with issues of low self-esteem and low self-worth. The aroma of basil stimulates a need for action and awakens long-forgotten desires. Basil can be beneficial when one is at a crossroads in life or when faced with a spiritual death. Basil has long been associated with money in folk magic. To attract increased money, inhale the aroma and visualize your bank balance increasing or any or image you associate with money.
Use in low concentrations and avoid on sensitive skins. Do not use in pregnancy.
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