Actually, gardening expert Renu has told how to use dry basil sticks in different ways. With the help of these woods, you can use them for everything from warding off mosquitoes to enhancing the taste of tea. The best thing is that then there will be no need to throw away these sacred woods.
natural mosquito repellent
Mosquito coils available in the market are considered harmful for health. You can use dry basil sticks to ward off mosquitoes naturally. Break them into small pieces and burn them with some camphor. Its fragrant smoke drives out mosquitoes and small insects from every corner of the house. This is a completely chemical-free and safe method.
making organic fertilizers
If the wood is too rotten, cut it into small pieces and bury it in the soil. It works as an excellent fertilizer for the soil. Basil residues improve the quality of the soil and help protect other plants from fungal infections.
making tea masala
After grinding dry basil branches, you can use the coarse part left to make tea masala. Add 2 to 3 spoons of rose leaves in it. Mix cloves, cardamom, fennel and cinnamon pieces in it. Also take a piece of liquorice, but first grind it in a mortar. Now by grinding all these things together, tea masala powder will be ready.
Use in Havan and Yagya material
Gardening experts say that whenever you smoke Guggulu-Loban after a small hawan or daily aarti at home, you can add dry basil sticks to it. The fire emanating from it absorbs negative energy from the atmosphere and provides mental peace.
use of basil water
Apart from the gardening expert’s methods, if the sticks are very thin, then clean them and put them in a copper pot filled with water. After a few hours, spray this water all over the house. Scientifically, this water with basil extract helps in reducing the bacteria present in the air and spiritually infuses purity in the house.
Gardening expert’s tips
Making Tulsi Garland
You can peel some thick dry sticks of basil and make small beads from them. By stringing these beads, a necklace or a garland to be worn on the hand can be made for Laddu Gopal. According to religious beliefs, wearing a Tulsi rosary at home is considered auspicious and protective.
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