Gender: MasculinePlanet: MercuryElement: AirFolk Names: Elf Leaf, Nard, Nardus and SpikeParts Used: Flowers Lavender is one of 39 species in the mint family. Lavandula angustifolia (commonly Lavender) is the most widely cultivated species that is a low growing shrub with multiple stems and spikes of beautiful purple flowers. Lavender is native to the Mediterranean region, Northern and Eastern Africa and parts of India, […]
Gender: MasculinePlanet: SunElement: FireFolk Names: Peony and PineyParts Used: Roots Paeonia lactiflora is a species of herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the family Paeoniaceae. Peony is native to Asia from eastern Tibet across northern China to eastern Siberia. The flowers are large, round, fragrant and cup shaped. The History of Peony Known as the white Peony (P. albiflora) was bought to England in the mid 18th century. It […]
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. […]
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, […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]