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Rue Herb

The romantic and esoteric side of the herb gardens

Anyone seeking help with herb gardens joins a venerable company of religious background historical figures and legends that have been associated with these sometimes mystical, sacred plants, but often they worship more often, loved and famous.

"I can present a very small taste of this incredible romantic theme.

From infamous is always more popular than the famous we'll start with these flashes ... HEMLOCK - which we all know, caused the death of Socrates. (He was sentenced to death by drinking a mixture containing poison hemlock)

A poisonous plant less famous is the castor oil plant, where the leaves are called 'palmus Christi' after the healing hands of Christ, and are very beneficial in healing - while the seeds are very toxic.

Rosemary is one of the oldest herbs used by mankind - it's use has been recorded in venerably documents are old. Many legends abound about rosemary, like the Virgin Mary is reputed to have taken refuge behind a bush of rosemary escape from their pursuers. It was burned in ancient religious rites and during the great plague took Europe as a living sickness. A must for herb gardens.

VIOLET Greeks believed to be an aphrodisiac wine and the Romans used to do. (The Italians!)

ST. John's Wort is impregnated tales of folklore, but was used to attract fairies and protect the home against loss and pain.

WORMWOOD - John the Baptist wore a woven belt wormwood, hence its other name of the waist of San Juan. Known as a healing herb slopes from very early times, was placed on the door of a healer as a kind logo.

Thyme was used in 15 to ages 17 and border to reduce the road known as "walking thyme. Ladies walk the roads and their clothes brush are plants, which then release their perfume. The name derives from the Greek word for the value.

SALAD BURNET is a famous plant used by the king of Chaba medieval Hungary to heal the wounds of many thousands of his men.

SAGE salvere derives its name from 'the Latin word for good health - reflects the reputation enjoyed by the many qualities learned from the days of yore. (That's very old) No herb garden should be without it.

Tansy called for 'immortality' a Greek word - it was used as an herb planting, for the preservation of corpses and as a flavoring - but not Not surprisingly, at the same time.

Sorrel is loved in ancient Greece, Italy and Egypt. A popular choice for herb gardens, is widely used as an antidote to overeating or drinking too much. (Dogs of age) have high oxalic acid content caused a corm is carried aboard ships sailing from the old days and used as an anti-scurvy.

RUE was - and may still be for all I know - usually used in holy water to bless the repentant sinners. Street, of course, also means to repent or regret.

Seal of Solomon rootstock used for centuries by women 15 and 16 as a request for black eyes and bruises. Was a specific resource to knit the broken bones and has been used for centuries as a cosmetic to cure freckles and skin tonic.

Parsley is very known as the 'King of Herbs ". It is not my personal choice, but is held in high esteem by the ancient Greeks, who used it, which grew their herb gardens to decorate the graves, as well as in many things culinary.

I hope, dear reader, this short article will go a long way stimulate their interest in herbs and inspire you to do something at home herb garden research. Now go get dirty hands in a little potting soil.

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Organic Hardy Rue 100 Seeds/Seed - Heirloom - Ruta Sale Price: $2.99   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Ruta graveolensHeirloom - Medicinal4-5 ft. Hardy Perennial Shrubby perennial has uniquely fragrant, blue-green leaves and 2 inch yellow flowers that make it attractive in borders. An old European culinary and medicinal plant, it is said to help with nervous disorders, cramps and in regulating menstruation. Avoid during pregnancy. Can be sown directly in the garden when danger of frost has past, but does better if started earlier indoors and transplanted to a site that has good drainage. Take care in handling the fresh herb as it causes dermatitis for some.Planting Depth: 1/4"Soil Temp. for Germ.: 70 degrees FDays to Germ.: 7-10Plant Spacing: 8-12"Days to Maturity: 60Partial ShadeWater Less, Drought TolerantPack weight .240gms~ 100 seeds Features Ruta graveolens Heirloom - Medicinal 4-5 ft. Hardy Perennial Days to Maturity: 60 100 Seeds

100+ Rue Seeds By Seed Needs Sale Price: $1.69   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Bushy habit is ideal for short hedges or borders. Pungent aroma. Limited culinary use due to strong bitter flavor. Medicinal: Warming herb primarily used as an antispasmodic. CAUTION: Can be toxic when taken internally. Handling the fresh herb can cause skin irritation. Hardiness zones: 4-9. Features DAYS TO GERMINATION: 10-14 days SOWING TIME: Spring SUNLIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun PLANT SPACING: 12-24" HARDINESS ZONES: Zones 4-9