Why basil is a must-have in your kitchen? Experts recommend it.

Basil is one of the most recognized plants for its use in the kitchens of millions of homes . It's an herb that adds sweetness and freshness to dishes , and many experts consider it a "safe haven" in the home, also for energy reasons . Why shouldn't it be missing from your kitchen?

Architectural Digest magazine has already mentioned that this is a plant species that has a very close connection with gastronomy.

"It's precisely because of its excellent properties that it becomes an important food and a magnificent accompaniment to any dish, not to mention, as we've already said, the very presence of a pot of fresh basil in your kitchen," they pointed out.

For this reason, it should not be considered solely as an ingredient due to the impact it can have on a person's life and even on the atmosphere perceived in a home.

“This property is little known, but the reality is that the high vibration of fresh basil is strong enough to act as a protective shield against bad energies . And if that bad vibration has already entered your space, the basil will transform that negativity into energy that will help you and your space vibrate high,” they add.

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Its benefits include:

- Counteracts inflammation in different parts of the body, mainly the stomach.- Helps with mild headaches.- Strengthens the immune system.- Combats stress. "Its aroma alone reduces anxiety, and a basil tea or incense with a little basil will serve to clear your space of bad energies," they remarked from AD magazine. Why is it a good idea to have basil in your kitchen?

Feng shui, a Chinese school of thought that seeks harmony between the individual and the elements of the home, maintains that this area must be fully protected so that positive energies can be perceived in all its spaces. (See more: Take note: 4 places where snakes can hide in a house) "Their presence will give you incredible vital energy and a stable vibration, which will help you maintain a stable energy and thus also achieve economic stability. It will also help you counteract the natural fire of this space, because food is prepared here for all the inhabitants of the home; fire is the main element of the kitchen. However, a fresh basil plant will balance this fire to give it stability and prosperity," adds the previously cited media.