Herbal lore

A guide on the medicinal properties of a few of my favorite ingredients and proving the (*cough* source-less) source of my awesome immune system and great hair.

Rosemary; Rosemary-Honey-Goat's Milk,

• to chew it will "keep thy teeth from all evils."
• to smell it regularly would "keep thee youngly."
• to wear a crown of it ails "the stuffing of the head that commeth through the coldness of the brain."

Cardamom; Orange Cardamom

• to chew would "cast 'way the foulest odour."
• to drink in tea "soothes the turbulence of thee minds."

Basil; Sweet Basil!

• to apply to hair as an oil causes blood to "give feast to worn'd and age'd lock."

Mint; Local Mint, Mint Stracciatella, Pineapple Mint, Mint Julep

• to ingest would treat "the giddiness of indigestion."
• to apply oil to the temples ails the "feel of minnows gnawing."
• to tie to the wrist would prevent "an evil casting the hex of fatigue and infection."