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Berkeley Horticultural Nursery Gardening Suggestions - Dr. Chlorophyll
... €™t matter which button you press. If you believe your garden is being attacked by evil spirits, press 6-6-6. NANCY NON SEQUITUR I think that I shall never see A ...
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botanical.com - A Modern Herbal | Avens - Herb Profile and Information
... , because in former times it was believed that it had the power to ward off evil spirits and venomous beasts. It was worn as an amulet. The Ortus Sanitatis, printed in 1491 ...
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botanical.com - A Modern Herbal | Betony, Wood - Herb Profile and Information
... proved of Betony." ' In addition to its medicinal virtues, Betony was endowed with power against evil spirits. On this account, it was carefully planted in churchyards and hung about the neck as ...
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bulb.com: Alliums
... medicinally for centuries. In the Middle Ages the onion was used as a charm against evil spirits, the plague and infection. The onion was a favorite spring food of American Indians, providing ...
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Ethnobotany - Cactus and Succulent Society of New Zealand (CSSNZ) Inc.
... dwelling to keep away lightning or evil. Also used to treat gout. Sempervivum - house leek-put on roof tops in Europe to protect against lightening and evil spirits. Yucca- Root used by the ...
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Get Growing Gardening Tips- Paeonies - Devonian Botanic Garden
... piece of root worn as an amulet around the neck was thought to ward off evil spirits. Bead necklaces made from dried paeony roots were strung on leather and were also worn ...
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Floridata: Rosemarinus officinalis
... memory. In the Middle Ages sprigs of rosemary were placed under pillows to ward off evil spirits. Rosemary was carried by brides to promote love and used in funerals to insure remembrance ...
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Floridata: Imperata cylindrica
... with this species you must alter your mindset and think of it as controlled by evil spirits. Only then will you become sufficiently paranoid to notice the sprigs slipping in amongst your ...
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September 2006 Newsletter. What to do in the garden.
... . It made them belch and gives one a foul breath. The primitive belief was that evil spirits would not come within the radius of that powerful smell! Greek athletes would take copious ... became custom for Greek midwives to hang garlic cloves in birthing rooms to keep the evil spirits away. As the centuries passed, this ancient custom became commonplace in most European homes. Hippocrates ...
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The Gardener's Network - Vegetable Gardening : How to Grow Onion Plants
... garden. Onions are also good for your health. They were once believed to ward off evil spirits. (We recommend Garlic to be more effective for this use). Onions also have medicinal value ...
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