Further Reading

Saturday, 5 January 2008

The 'Language' of Herbs

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