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April 19, 2016

Jasmine (Jasminum officinale)

Gender: FemininePlanet: MoonElement: WaterFolk Names: Jessamin, Moonlight on the Grove, Poet’s Jessamine, Anbar and YasminParts Used: Flowers and oil Jasminum officinale, known as the common jasmine is a part of the olive family Oleaceae. Jasmine is native to northern Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, the Himalayas, Tajikistan, India, Nepal and western China. Jasmine is known for its small pure white flowers and strong exotic floral scent. […]

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April 17, 2016

Lammas Roast Lamb

Lamb With Rosemary, Thyme and Garlic This recipe is perfect for sharing at Lammas. Partner it with some root vegetables and damper to mop up the juices. I created this lamb recipe using fresh herbs from my garden. It is simple and delicious. Prep Time: 15 MinutesCooking time: 25-30 minutes per 500g of lamb Ingredients Leg of lamb3 garlic cloves, […]

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April 16, 2016

Australian Herb Damper for Lammas

Herb Damper for Lammas In Australia This damper recipe is perfect for your Australian Lammas celebrations. This recipe can be made with herbs such as parsley, chives, mint, dill, basil and oregano. You should have a combination of three different herbs and remember to choose them based on what else you are serving. Prep Time: 10 MinutesCooking time: 35-45 minutesServes: […]

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April 12, 2016

Eyebright (Euphrasia)

Gender: MasculinePlanet: SunElement: AirFolk Names: Euphrosyne, Augentrostkraut, Euphrasiae herba, Herba, Euphrasiae and Herbe d’Euphraise.Parts Used: Arial Parts Eyebright belongs to the Orobanchaceae family. It’s scientific name is Euphrasia and there are around 450 species of  herbaceous flowering plants in the Orobanchaceae family. The colour or eyebrights flowers vary with the most common being purple, blue-white and violet often with yellow […]

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April 5, 2016

Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus)

Gender: MasculinePlanet: JupiterElement: AirFolk Names: Dock, curly dock, curled dock, Garden Patience, Narrow Dock, Patience Herb, Sour Dock, ParellParts Used: Roots, Seeds, Leaves Yellow dock is a perennial plant that belongs to the Polygonaceae family. It’s scientific name is Rumex crispus although there are a couple of subspecies including Rumex crispus ssp. littoreus which has a coastal distribution, and Rumex […]

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March 28, 2016

Elecampane (Inula helenium)

Gender: MasculinePlanet: MercuryElement: AirFolk Names: Alantwurzel, Aunee, Elf Dock, Elfwort, Horse-heal, Nurse Heal, Scabwort, Velvet Dock or Wild SunflowerParts Used: Roots and Flowers Inula helenium, Elecampane with it’s large stunning yellow flower is a part of the Asteraceae family. The History of Elecampane Elecampane is native to south east Europe and western Asia but has spread out to other countries. […]

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March 23, 2016

Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)

Gender: Clover is generally Masculine but Red Clover is said to be more Feminine.Planet: MercuryElement: AirFolk Names: Red Clover, Purple Clover, Cleaver Grass, Cow Grass, Marl Grass, Trefoil, Wild Clover, Beebread, Clovone, Cow Clover, Meadow CloverParts Used: Flowers Red clover is a herbaceous species from the bean family Fabaceae and is native to Europe, Western Asia and northwest Africa. The History of Red Clover Red clover has […]

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March 15, 2016

Damiana Herb (Turnera Diffusa)

Gender: MasculinePlanet: Mars, PlutoElement: FireFolk Names: nilParts Used: Leaves Damianas scientific name is  Turnera diffusa and it is from the Passilroaceae family. Damiana produces small aromatic flowers with a spicy odor much like chamomile. The History of Damiana The ancient Mayan Civilization in Mexico and Central America used Damiana as a traditional aphrodisiac.  The first record of Damiana reaching the […]

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March 7, 2016

Cleavers (Galium aparine)

Gender: FemininePlanet: Venus, Saturn, moonElement: WaterFolk Names: Madder’s Cousin, Goose Grass, CatchweedParts Used: The Entire Plant Cleavers, botanical name Galium aparine, is a plant from the family Rubiaceae. Cleavers have long straggling stems and small star shaped white to greenish-white  flowers that have a smell similar to honey. The History of Cleavers Cleavers is considered a noxious weed in some […]

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March 4, 2016

Chicory Herb (Cichorium intybus L.)

Gender: MasculinePlanet: SunElement: AirFolk Names: Succory, Wild Cherry, Wild Succory, Blue Dandelion, Blue-Sailors and Coffeeweed.Parts Used: Root, leaves and flowers. Chicory is a member of the daisy family and is essentially the big brother of the dandelion. It’s botanical name is Cichorium intybus L. Chicory has a beautiful bright blue flower head although it can, on rare occasions be found […]

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