Krafty Kitten

As a gardener and a pagan, I know that most herbs play double duty.  That is, they both add something to your kitchen and add something to your practice. The following five herbs are mainstays in my garden.

1 - Basil - Aside from being a prominent herb in most italian dishes, Basil also helps to fight depression and is used to ensure fidelity in your significant other.

2 - Lavender - Known for its pleasing smell and aromatheraputic effects, it’s also used in french cooking, giving dishes an earthy taste.  Lavender is also considered to be a cleansing herb.  When pregnant, a tea made from lavender will help with morning sickness.

3 - Sage - Used in all sorts of dishes, be careful when using this herb while pregnant.  Sage can stimulate uterine contractions and cause miscarriages.  However, a tea of sage leaves is amazingly delicious and also useful for cleansing toxins from the body.  You can use a bundle of dried sage to smudge the home and eradicate any lingering ill spirits too.

4 - Peppermint - Peppermint has long been used in candies and desserts.  It can also be used as an uplifting and warming tea in the winter.  Peppermint is also good for morning sickness and chewing on a few leaves may alleviate some of the symptoms.

5 - Catnip - Related to mint, this is another cleansing herb that is good for upset bellies.  Catnip also is used to draw bees to the gardens(and cats too of course).

Growing herbs is both fun and useful once you know what they mean and what they can do.

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