Basil Ocimum basilicum is used in cooking and also known as a sacred herb. In india basil is called Tulsi and is associated with god Vishnu. In haiti it is used to worship the loa Erzuli. Basil is also believed to have protective qualities, and is often placed in homes or carried in pockets to ward off negative energies. Additionally, burning basil as incense or using it in rituals can help to attract wealth, love, and happiness. Spiritual and Metaphysical Properties of Basil Leaf: use in rituals for home protection and banishment of evil, brings happiness to the home, drives away all evil including enemies and victory. Enhance love by causing sympathy between two people. Add basil to your incense and baths. Basil Leaf Spiritual Uses: Protection: Place fresh basil leaves at doorways or windowsills to keep negative energies out of your home. Abundance: Create a basil-infused water spray and use it to bless your home, workspace, or wallet to attract wealth and prosperity. Place near cash register to attract more customers Love: Wear basil leaf in your pocket or on a string around your neck to attract love and passion. Purification: Burn basil incense during meditation or add fresh basil to a bath to purify your mind, body and spirit. To enhance your love life: sprinkle the basil leaves on your lover's food. Also, you can sprinkle Basil in your bath to draw a new refreshing love to come into your life or to wash an old love out of your life. Folk Names: Albahaca, American Dittany, "Our herb" St. Joseph's Wort, Sweet Basil, Witches Herb, Njilika, Balanoi, Feslien WARNING: Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the state of California to cause birth defeacts or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65warning.ca.govfood (65)