| Bay wreath | Reward of merit | |
| Basil | Love | |
| Balm | Sympathy | |
| Chamomile | Initiative, energy in adversity | |
| Coriander | Hidden worth, concealed merit | |
| Cowslip | Pensiveness, happiness | |
| Elder | Zealousness | |
| Fennel | Force, strength | |
| Garden Sage | Esteem | |
| Hop | Injustice | |
| Hyssop | Cleanliness | |
| Lavender | Distrust, sweets to the sweet | |
| Marigold | Despair, grief, honesty | |
| Marjoram | Blushes | |
| Mint | Virtue | |
| Nasturtium | Patriotism, optimism, splendour | |
| Parsley | Feasting, festivity, useful knowledge | |
| Pennyroyal | Flee away | |
| Peppermint | Cordiality | |
| Rocket | Rivalry | |
| Rosemary | Remembrance | |
| Sage | Domestic virtue, wisdom | |
| Domestic virtue, wisdom | Affection | |
| Southernwood | Bantering, jest | |
| Spearmint | Warmth of sentiment | |
| Sweet Basil | Good wishes | |
| Good wishes | Energy, affection | |
| Verbena | You have my confidence |
Saturday 5 January 2008
The 'Language' of Herbs
