Herbs have many uses and meanings, from culinary delights in the kitchen, to aromatherapy scents for healing, to medicinal for health to spiritual meanings.
Every herb has spiritual meanings which have been
handed down through the ages. In the past, herbs and plants were an
integral part of life and therefore had meaning on all levels.
Some of the spiritual meanings have come through different spiritual groups that used herbs in their spiritual practices. The Victorian Age in England took the language of flowers and made it into a wonderful way of saying things with flowers instead of words.
Flower lore is also another avenue for the uses of flowers and herbs in the past. In their spiritual uses, herbs are not used internally but instead used in the bath, in rituals, perhaps just tucking a fresh herb sprig under your pillow. When you rest your head on your pillow at night, just inhale and let the scent take you somewhere within to your spiritual center. What is important here is, the intent that you put into your thoughts while your relax into the language of flowers and herbs.
Spiritual Folklore
Herb of the Month - July 2009
Tarragon's
spiritual attributes are integrating new concepts, overcoming
obstacles to spiritually understand, for decision making, for
emotional balance, for self-image, for fatigue, for unselfish
sharing and lasting interest. It is said to increase stamina just by
having it near. Tarragon is a warming herb. Be sure to harvest it
and use it fresh as it loses its scent quickly when dried.
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Other Interesting Reading
Chamomile
brings energy, wisdom, drives away nightmares, helps with past life
knowledge, is relaxing and promotes peacefulness. Did you know that
the more that chamomile is trodden upon in your garden, the more it
spreads? Think of the wonderful image of the beauty and spiritual
attributes of chamomile spreading in your life! It is good for
meditation and is a symbol of the sun. Chamomile is thought to be a
garden tonic to the plants growing around it. Helps you bounce back
from adversity. Don't forget that Peter Rabbit's mother gave
chamomile to Peter to settle his stomach.
Daisies
are from the aster family. The name daisy comes from "day's eye"
because the daisy closes up at night. When worn, the daisy brings
love, was thought to keep away lightning, used to tell fortunes, and
as a symbolic flower of your "inner child". Daisies are good for
meditation, to help you take in new concepts, for soul attunement,
for spiritual purpose, to spiritually understand something, for
childish enjoyment, for emotional balance, for flexibility, joy, as
a relaxant, for self image, and to attract the fairy folk.
Hawthorn
is for protection from bad luck and mischievous spirits, for
aspirations, manifestation, spiritual healing, emotional balance and
to stop negative thoughts. 
Pansies mean –“you occupy
my thoughts” or “think of me”.
Parsley
is for luck, goodwill, festivity, protection, purification,
prosperity and pathway.
Thyme
is used to focus spiritual goals, for group interaction, karma, soul
attunement, confidence, empowerment, relaxing and for past life
knowledge. Thyme is thought to be inviting to sleepy fairies, so
patches of thyme were planted in the garden to lure the fairies to
the garden. Thyme is an ancient symbol of energy and magic. Wear a
sprig of thyme to renew your spirit.
