Basil till today is considered as plant-amulet. Different nations have their legends about basil.

There is a version that basil, received its name from the mythical Basilisk. According to legend, a Basilisk - a monster with toad eyes, cock head, bat wings and the body of a snake. This creature is born from black cock eggs. Poison, saliva and even the simple sight of a basilisk brings swift death to anyone to whom it is addressed. From breath of basilisk all life turns to in to the stone, and therefore wherever there was no monster - everything turns to desert.

Basil for many years was considered a magical plant used as an antidote against bite, sight and even breath of Basilisk. Later stories moved to tradition, but basil still considered a good remedy for poisonous bites.

In ancient Roman basil was a symbol of hatred but later in Italy it became a symbol of love. 

In Romania, if the young man accepts a sprig of basil from a girl, it means that they are engaged from this moment.

A little witches recipe :)  Basil brings wealth to the people who have its leaves in their own pockets. And today there are people who believe that the presence of basil in your pocket helps to attract luck in affairs and relations, and good luck will come to the house.

And this is my photo report on how basil is growing on my window sill. Its the continuation of my post  

Basil planting and my spontaneous STEEMART.

             

                                 

                              

                                    

                       

Wish you a good luck!

 Sensirely yours, @witchcraftblog