Basil's use in cooking is well known but it also makes an wonderful addition to your botanical incense recipes.

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Incense Recipes

1. Love Incense

Mix together:

• 2 parts sandalwood
• 1/2 part basil
• 1/2 part bergamot
• several drops rose oil

Grind together all dry ingredients in a mortal & pestle.
Add the liquid ingredients (oils) and mix well.
Burn small quantities over charcoal.

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2. Peace and Protection Incense

Mix together:

• 4 parts Lavender 4,
• 3 parts each Thyme & Basil
• 2 parts Vervain
• 1part Frankincense
• 1 pinch each Rue & Gum Benzoin
• few drops each Bergamot Oil & Jasmine Oil
• several drops lavendar oil

Grind together all dry ingredients in a mortal & pestle.
Add the liquid ingredients (oils) and mix well.
Burn small quantities over charcoal.