No, putting basil leaves, camphor inside the mask will not purify the air nor it will protect you from Covid-19
Videos making false and misleading claims about masks are getting wide popularity in India. While one video claims that wearing masks is dangerous, others promote ‘herbal masks’ to purify the air we breathe in. All these claims are false.By Varadarajan AnanthakrishnanFace masks are intended to stop the spread of COVID-19 but there is growing misinformation around masks. Various Youtube videos gaining popularity in India list a number of adverse health effects of wearing a mask. Among other things, these videos are promoting “herbal masks” that use herbs and other kitchen ingredients with a cla...