Usage

Household use of leaf

alecost

Alecost

The leaves emanate a camphor smell. It has been used as an insect repellent since medieval...

balm of gilead

Balm Of Gilead

Add leaf buds in potpourri for a balsamic scent.

bay

Bay

Add to potpourri.

comfrey

Comfrey

Rich in potash and makes a good fertilizer.

feverfew

Feverfew

Moth repellent. Use dried leaves in sachets.

geranium

Geranium

Add dried leaves and essential oil to potpourri.

lady's mantle

Lady's Mantle

Boil leaves to make a green dye for wool.

lemon verbena

Lemon Verbena

Use in bath bags, potpourri, and sachets.

melilot

Melilot

Use inside the wardrobe to deter moths.

mint

Mint

Scatter or add to sachets to deter insects.

rosemary

Rosemary

Add to potpourri.

rue

Rue

Add to insect-repellent sachets.

southernwood

Southernwood

Add to potpourri.

sweet woodruff

Sweet Woodruff

Add dried leaves to potpourri.

tansy

Tansy

Add to sachets or hang indoors to repel insects.

thyme

Thyme

Boil to make a disinfectant cleaning solution.

winter savory

Winter Savory

Good as an edging plant.

wormwood

Wormwood

An effective insect repellent. Add dried leaves to sachets.

yarrow

Yarrow

Speed up the decomposition of compost. A few yarrow leaves is all you need to do the trick...