Magical Herbs

As early as the time of Confucius, the Chinese have grown and used ginger as both a medicine and a...

AKA: Arum Lily Cala Lily symbolizes purity and innocence, according to popular mythology. This flower is used at transitional times...

Elder is a relative new-comer in world folklore, holding her place most prominently in European history and mythos where she...

While Calendula’s origins are somewhat disputed, there is no question as to how important this garden flower has been in...

Yarrow’s virtues as a healing herb have been well known since ancient times. It’s Latin name, Achillea millefolium, is derived...

Although strawberries have only relatively recently been cultivated in Europe and western cultures, beginning around 1300 C. E. in France,...

While cayenne chili peppers have enjoyed the most attention in recent years, chilies in general have been beloved for their...

Nettle has long been recognized for its bounty of nutrition as well as its sting. Folk medicine and lore worldwide...

Tea tree, also commonly called Melealuca after the first part of its botanical name Melealuca alternifolia, has cured a variety...

Hawthorn is the thorn of the Celtic phrase “By Oak, Ash, and Thorn.” Its association with faerie and as a...

Known by many other names before the Christian church dedicated it to Saint John the Baptist, Saint John’s wort has...