Having a fragrant home is a priority, there is nothing more pleasant than coming home from a long day at work and being greeted by an intense fragrance.
This is not always easy, especially in winter, when after dinner the doors and windows remain closed, and the smell of food or smoke remains trapped inside.
There are many industrial perfumers who can help us solve the problem, but the costs can be very high in the long run, and the worst part is that we find ourselves constantly breathing in chemicals.
In this case, nature can help us in a simple and economical way. Furthermore, depending on the substance we decide to use, we would derive different benefits.
In this case, we will deal with sage.
The benefits of sage
We all know that sage is a real asset for flavoring roasts in the kitchen, but its properties are not limited to that.
Its scent has the ability to reduce anxiety and stress, which is why it helps in cases of nervousness or difficulty sleeping.
What’s more, its expectorant power is an ally for asthmatics and inflammatory processes of the upper respiratory tract.
How to Use Sage to Fragrance Your Home and Enjoy It
Let’s take a good quantity of sage leaves. If we have a plant in the garden, this would be ideal; if we don’t have one yet, consider buying one. This plant is very hardy and grows well in pots, so even if we don’t have a garden, it’s a good idea to have one to keep at home.
We clean the leaves well, we must remove all dirt residue, place them on a piece of absorbent paper or on 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 different corners of the house.
For a more intense fragrance, place the sachets above the radiator; when it turns on, the house will be very fragrant.
Scented vapors for a shock effect
To quickly resolve situations in which a bad smell has spread throughout the rooms, we can use sage by combining it with other spices.
We take a few sage leaves, a few sprigs of rosemary, a few bay leaves and a lemon, we will cut the latter into small pieces.
We put everything in a pot with water and let it boil. The steam that will be released will spread throughout the rooms, eliminating bad odors and, at the same time, perfuming all the rooms.
Now coming home will always be very relaxing!