Sage, just a simple sprig and scent your entire house, here’s how!
Having a scented home is a priority, there is nothing more pleasant than returning from a long day at work and being greeted by an intense aroma.
All this is not always easy, especially in winter, when after dinner, the doors and windows remain closed, food odors or smoke are trapped inside.
There are many industrial perfumers who can help us solve the problem but the costs, in the long run, can weigh on the budget and the worst thing is that we find ourselves constantly breathing chemicals.
Nature, in this case, can come to our aid, in a simple and economical way. Furthermore, depending on which substance we decide to use, we would obtain different benefits.
In this case we will try with sage.
The benefits of sage
We all know that in the kitchen sage is a true winning weapon to add flavor to roasts, but its properties are not limited to this.
Its aroma has the ability to reduce anxiety and stress, so it helps in case of nervousness or difficulty sleeping.
That’s not all, its expectorant power is an ally for asthma patients and inflammatory processes in the upper respiratory tract.
How to use sage to perfume your home and benefit from it
Let’s get a good amount of sage leaves. If we had a plant in the garden it would be ideal, if we have not yet considered buying one. This plant is very resistant and grows well even in pots, so even if we don’t have a garden, it is a good idea to bring one to keep indoors.
Clean the leaves well, we must remove all traces of dirt, place them on a piece of absorbent paper or a cloth and let them air dry for 4-5 days.
When they are ready, place them in small cotton bags, close them and place them in various corners of the house.
For a more intense fragrance we place the bags on top of the radiator, when it is turned on the house will be very fragrant.
Scented vapors for a shock effect
To quickly solve those situations in which a bad smell has spread throughout the rooms, we can use sage combining it with other spices.
We take sage leaves, some sprigs of rosemary, bay leaves and a lemon, the latter we will cut into small pieces.
We place everything in a pot with water and boil. The steam that will be released will spread between the rooms, eliminating the bad smell and, at the same time, perfuming all the rooms.
Now coming home will always be very relaxing!