When a specific part of an herb needed to be used, they were referred to usually as a body part. This is just my opinion, but I can't help but believe that use of these names also kept the "secrets" from those who didn't believe, as well as from those who would rush headlong into trying something before they had the knowledge and skill to do so effectively (and safely). Author: Scott Cunningham In this edition of the book (its expanded and revised on the 15th anniversary of original publication) you will find the magical. The positive effect of its soothing fragrance is well-known as an antiseptic and healing agen t. The scent of lavender has been valued for millennia, as a potent cure-all and calmative. We carry most of these herbs but some of them we do not. Many historians believe that the latin name for the plant refers to Artemis, the moon goddess in Greek mythology, although it’s possible that it also references ancient botanist and. This list is for general use of herbs used in magical practices. Plants in the artemisia family (which include wormwood and mugwort) are not only a beautiful in gardens, but are among the world’s most ancient magical herbs. These are not to be used in substitute to medical advice nor are we giving medical advice by providing this list. In 1972 he formed The Beltane Corporation, now The Beltane Herb. Lavender magical properties are quite popular, the herb can be used for a lot of different purposes. Below is a list of Magical Herbs and their uses. Other plants were given names descriptive of their uses still others, for something they generally resembled. He has also taught courses in shamanism, magic, alchemy, and growing herbs as a cash crop.
There are many plants that start with "Eye of." because on the plant is a darker (or lighter) rounded shape - many times in the middle of the leaf - which looks somewhat like an eye. Than again, phrases such as those mentioned above could have been and probably were used to name the plant by using a descriptor that would be easy to remember, and easy to teach to others.
In fact, in addition to midwifing babies, having knowledge of herbs and plants (either magically or medicinally) often was reason enough to accuse a woman of being a "witch." Though, more to the point, the woman in question was often a widow with land the church or a high noble desired and the "witch" accusation just a means to obtain an end - her land. Thanks to Shakespeare, we're all familiar with phrases like "Eye of Newt" and "Toe of Frog," as well as "Lizard's Leg" and "Tongue of Dog." No doubt some country folk in the Middle Ages thought these names were literal, given that witches were given a bad rap by the Catholic Church at the time.
0 kommentar(er)
