Basil: An Herb Society of America Guide

Craft Uses

Basil's uses extend far beyond the dinner table. Basil can also be used in crafts and homemade cosmetics. Leaves can be added to bath bags, facials and hair rinses (38) as well as potpourris, nosegays/tussie mussies and wreaths (11, 54, 79, 82). Seed head stems can be used in wreaths by wrapping the stems on a single heavy wire with waxed string or embroidery thread (45). Looking for a functional craft? Try making an herbal moth repellent bag with equal parts camphor basil, lavender and rosemary (16).

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