Protection Rituals:Sprinkling a mixture of garlic and coarse salt around the perimeter of a home is believed to create a barrier against negative energy and malicious spirits.
Cleansing Bath:Adding crushed garlic and sea salt to bathwater is used to cleanse the aura, draw out negative influences, and neutralize harmful energies.
Removing Bad Luck:Combining garlic and sea salt to wash in, particularly for several days, is believed to remove bad luck, curses, and negative influences.
Personal Protection Charms:Placing garlic inside a sachet or bag with salt (sometimes with black tourmaline) is used for personal protection against psychic attacks.
Cleansing Spaces:A mixture of garlic, salt, and vinegar is used as a floor wash to clear negative energy from a home, specifically in corners and doorways.
Dream Protection:Placing garlic under a pillow is traditionally used to protect against bad dreams, evil spirits, or "sleep paralysis" (pressing).