Magical Herbs

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

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

The healing ways of dandelion spread as quickly as its seeds parachute in the wind. The Chinese were the first...

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

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

Oregon Grape’s history as a medicinal plant in North America, particularly in the Pacific Northwest, is clear and undisputed. Oregon...

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

Modern herbalists herald Blue Vervain, aka Verbena hastata or American Vervain, for it’s ability to ease the tension and stress...

Found in pre-neolithic dig sites in Great Britain, native to Europe and naturalized through out much of the world including...

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

Pomegranates have enjoyed an important place in world history and mythos. As many as several millennia ago, pomegranate was cultivated...