Plants in the home are always a fantastic added value that we must learn to use. Today we are going to talk about a particular plant that we can call one of the most versatile of all, since it is used in many different fields, from cooking to natural cosmetics. Let’s find out together why you should always have a sage plant in your house and on your balcony!
Sage, a plant you should always have: “worth its weight in gold”, both indoors and outdoors!
Bad smells in the kitchen.
After preparing strong-smelling foods such as fish, eggs or fried foods, it often happens that you have a bad smell in your home that you want to get rid of immediately.
You don’t need complicated methods, 4 sage leaves in a pot of water will do! Bring to a boil, add an additional 1 teaspoon of baking soda, then turn off and let stand until the infusion has neutralized all odors. The bad smell will only be a distant memory!
Smell the house
The scent of sage refreshes the air and is delicate at the same time. So if we spread this fantastic scent throughout the house, we will be happy to know that it lasts a long time, purifies the air and makes it fragrant and healthy. You can use it in a variety of ways. The quickest and most immediate way is to prepare an infusion with water and 4 sage leaves. When boiling, place the pot in a water bath and remove it when it has reached the desired aroma intensity.
Goodbye insects
Insects are a common problem not only in summer, but in almost all seasons. Drastic measures are often taken, but it would be best to simply make sure that the insects are eliminated naturally. The smell of sage is disturbing for many insect species. Therefore, placing a plant outdoors, on the balcony or in places where insects appear is an excellent measure to prevent them from approaching them. Another way to keep these little critters away is to sprinkle sage leaves on balconies and windowsills or make an infusion.
Sage and rosemary
Sage alone shows its fantastic potential, but with rosemary it forms a winning pair that serves many purposes. The first one that we have already seen is the purification of the air. In fact, sage is associated with both internal and external well-being, and therefore with the well-being of the environment.
In this case, all you have to do is take 1 sprig of dried sage and 1 sprig of rosemary, braid them and then tie them together with a thread or elastic band. Then you need to put it in a porcelain vessel with a little soil or sand, open the windows of the house and light only one end of the branch. Take the branch with you to as many rooms as you want to perfume, then leave it on the balcony until it is completely consumed.
Against moisture
Did you know that sage can also reduce the humidity in the home? Because it is versatile and high-quality, you can place it in any environment inside or outside the house where you notice excessive moisture. For this reason, many people choose to place it in the bedroom and especially in the bathroom, since it is an area where a lot of moisture circulates.
