Basic herb bundle for protection, prosperity and love.
Basic herb bundle for protection, prosperity and love.
3 cuttings of lavender ( leaf and flower on stem)
Leaves /stems of sage (common/garden)
1: Lay out large leaves of basil with shiny side down. Placing twine under these will help with the bundling after.
Basil will serve as the outer shell of the bundle.
2: Inside the basil layer, lay some sage leave, followed by the rosemary and lavender at the ‘core’ of the bundle.
4: Lay the last few basil leaves, now shiny side up.
5: CAREFULLY tuck the top layer of basil and fold up the bottom layer of basil.
(Kind of like folding up a tortilla or a pastry shell)
The goal is to get the shiny side of the basil on the outside of the bundle, having the sage and rosemary snug inside.
Use the previously placed twine to fasten the bundle.
BE GENTLE-fresh basil will tear easily. Not that it’s a big deal. The bundle will work fine. But, it won’t be as aesthetically pleasing.
6: With a new, longer piece of twine. Wrap the base snug and then wrap the twine firmly (but not so hard you bruise the leaves) and spiral up to the top.
7: Wrap once and tuck the tail to fasten.
8: Hang your bundle where you dry your herbs. I like a window with subtle light.
In a week or two (depending on humidity) it should dry out and be ready for use.
It helps to occasionally check the tension on the twine. Herbs may shrink when drying Periodically snugging them up can help the bundle keep shape.
Always use caution when burning.
Use a fire safe dish or bowl.
Watch for drifting embers
Keep some form of cover handy to snuff out any flare ups.
**Dry lavender leaf can burn quickly!**
Do not just go waving burning bundles around all willy-nilly.
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