Michaelmas — September 29th. The story says that when Lucifer was thrown out of heaven, he landed in a bramble bush, and every year on that date he comes back to spit on the berries out of spite. In some countries, he stamps on them. In others, worse...

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AGRIMONYAgrimonia eupatoria

“The Sleep Charm”

A medieval manuscript says if you putthis under a sleeping person’s head, they will not wake until it’s removed.

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ECHINACEA

Echinacea spp.

“The Man Who Let Rattlesnakes Bite Him”

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LICORICE

Glycyrrhiza glabra

“The Herb inthe Pharaoh’s Tomb”

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Lavandula angustifolia

“The ChemistWho Set Himself on Fire”

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TARRAGON “The Little Dragon.” This herb is named after a dragon. Medieval pilgrims put it in their shoes.

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Summer Savory: Traditionally, it was understood as a warming, drying aromatic — the herb you reached for after a heavy meal, or through a damp, rattly cough with a spoonful of honey. That is tradition, not treatment: savory is a food-grade aromatic with a very long memory. #herbalism #savory #herbgarden #folklore #herbalist #herbs #foodhistory #growyourown #heartofherbs

Sage: The Herb That Saves. From medieval gardens to your spice rack, this mint-family plant has a long history. Sore throats, digestion, memory, and more. Which herb should we feature next? #sage #herbalism #herbalist #gardens #herbs #learning