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Magical Herbs (11)

The Practical Herbalist' Magical Herbs section features information about the mystical history of some of our favorite herbs. Articles found here are archived in The Practical Herbalist's Herbal Library.

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Calendula: Myth and Magic

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History, Folklore, and Magical Properties of Calendula by Candace Hunter photo/Sue Sierralupe While Calendula's origins are somewhat disputed, there is no question as to how important this garden flower has been in more recent history. ...

Hawthorn: Myth and Magic

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History, Folklore, and Magical Properties of Hawthorn by Candace Hunter Hawthorn is the thorn of the Celtic phrase "By Oak, Ash, and Thorn." Its association with faerie and as a gateway to the faerie worlds is long-standing, but Hawthorn's...

Pomegranate: Myth and Magic

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History, Folklore, and Magical Properties of Pomegranate by Candace Hunter Pomegranates have enjoyed an important place in world history and mythos. As many as several millenia ago, pomegranate was cultivated in Persia, Georgia, Armenia, and...

Lemon Balm: Myth and Magic

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History, Folklore, and Magical Properties of Lemon Balm by Candace Hunter Startseite laden: Imagines plantarum Lemon Balm has a long history, dating back to ancient Turkey where it was planted near bee hives to encourage the bees to...

Apple: Myth and Magic

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Apple's History, Folklore, and Magical Properties by Candace Hunter Although apple's healing properties and uses have gone unnoticed in modern times, the ancient peoples were profoundly aware of the virtues of this fair tree. As early as...

Elderberry: Myth and Magic

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History, Folklore, and Magical Properties of Elderberry by Candace Hunter Elder is a relative new-commer in world folklore, holding her place most prominently in European history and mythos where she has been associated closely with the...

Raspberry: Myth and Magic

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History, Folklore, and Magical Properties of Raspberry by Candace Hunter Wild raspberry caught the eye of early cave dwellers, as evidenced by the remains of raspberry canes found at a variety of dig sites across Europe, Asia, and Northern...

Yarrow: Myth and Magic

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Yarrow History, Folklore, and Magical Properties by Candace Hunter Yarrow's virtues as a healing herb have been well-known since ancient times. It's Latin name, Achillea millefolium, is derived from the Greek Hero Achilles, who was said to...

Chickweed - Myth and Magic

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History, Folklore, and Magical Properties of Chickweed by Candace Hunter photo/Patrick Hunter Found in pre-neolithic dig sites in Great Britain, native to Europe and naturalized through out much of the world including North...

Nettle: Myth and Magic

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Nettle History, Folklore, and Magical Properties by Candace Hunter History, Folklore, and Magical Properties of Nettle Nettle has long been recognized for its bounty of nutrition as well as its sting. Folk medicine and lore worldwide...

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