It has long been no secret that aromatic herbs are endowed with special properties. Oregano, thyme, rosemary, mint and other plants have found their place in modern cooking, traditional and folk medicine, cosmetology, interior design and design. Spices also occupied a special place in everyday life.
Against pests
Often the habitual way of life of the residents of a house is disturbed by an unpleasant neighborhood. The cohabitants are insect pests that can settle in food, clothing, bedding or other household items. You can get rid of uninvited guests with the help of herbs. To do this, it is enough to place several flowerpots with herb bushes, place dry or fresh branches in places where insects most often live. The aroma that the plant emits makes it difficult for pests to navigate in space, and they leave the home.
Some herbs will help repel certain insects. Ants and weevils do not favor mint, lavender, rosemary, lemon balm and dill. Mosquitoes and flies are afraid of rosemary, lemon balm, basil and thyme. Moths and cockroaches dislike mint and lavender.
Unpleasant smell
Unpleasant odor is a common problem faced by residents of apartments and houses. It's annoying and depressing. Fresh or dry herbs will help you cope with the problem. To get rid of odor, you can use the following methods:
- Sometimes it is enough to put one or two pots with growing lavender, mint or lemon balm.
- Small fabric bags must be filled with dry aromatic grass and placed in damp areas of the home. Mint, lavender, lemon balm, oregano or thyme are perfect for aromatic sachets.
In addition, homemade fragrances can be placed in shoes, a linen closet, or next to your beloved pet’s bed.
Cleaning
To clean the house, chemicals are often used that have a negative effect on the body and can cause allergic reactions. You can avoid these consequences if you replace household chemicals with herbs.
Basil, sage, rosemary, thyme and dill exhibit antiseptic and antimicrobial effects. Herbs can not only fill your home with a pleasant aroma, but also destroy pathogenic bacteria and viruses.
About 50 grams of dry or fresh raw materials are poured with 0.5 liters of hot, but not boiling water, and left for half an hour. The finished decoction of herbs is filtered and added to water, which is used for cleaning premises, furniture and household items.
Fragrant spicy spices are indispensable useful helpers in the household and everyday life.
