Tag: herbs
Henbane: An Infamous Plant with a Dark History
Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger) is a herbaceous annual plant that has been used for centuries in witchcraft and medicine. The plant is native to Europe but…
Lore, Crafts, and Magic of Lavender Herb
The magical lavender herb has been found throughout history in folklore and crafts. In addition, the scent is used in oils, perfumes, cosmetics, baths, and…
Recipes For Perfume And Aromatic Vinegars From 1902
The following perfume and aromatic vinegar recipes were originally published in 1902. The article is placed here for historical research only. The Health Giving Properties…
Herbs For The Home Garden Of 1914
What did women from a hundred years ago grow in their little home gardens? This article, published in 1914, gives a list of the most…
Eat Catmint For Courage
I have catmint growing out in the garden and I chew on the leaves all the time. I swear it has never made me ferocious,…
The Cultivation Of Mint
I have often considered starting an herb farm for all the local crafters and soap makers. Mint, in particular, is a useful herb in the…
10 Weird Superstitions About Rosemary Herb
Rosemary herb is a delicious smelling plant that can be grown in most gardens or grown as a potted plant. It can be trickier to…
Catnip At The Zoo
Do the big cats like catnip, too? That is what the zoo folks wanted to know back in 1897. The answer? They sure do. There…
8 Fascinating Superstitions About St. John’s Wort
There are a lot of interesting superstitions associated with St. John’s Wort. Most of them are for protection and for finding love. You can find…
