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Herb |
Uses |
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Flax |
Plant fibers are spun to make linen. Seeds are used in salves, liniments and cough syrup. Linseed oil, pressed from flax seeds, is used as a drying oil for paints and varnishes, and as an ingredient in making oilcloth and linoleum. Protein-rich flaxseed cakes are used for fattening cattle. |
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Geranium,
Sweet-Scented |
This is a favorite Victorian houseplant. A fragrant oil is distilled from the leaves for perfumes, soaps, tooth powders, and ointments. A geranium leaf adds flavor to puddings, custards, jellies, and cakes. Brush by this pretty plant and you unleash a cloud of fragrance. |
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Horehound |
For thousands of years, horehound has been valued as a cough remedy. The leaves, which are bitter and taste like menthol, are used in teas and candies. In times past, horehound was recommended as an antidote for magical poisons. |
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Lamb's Ear |
Lamb's Ear is soft and velvety. It is called the "bandage plant" because it promotes healing and was used in binding wounds. |
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Lavender |
Flowers which bloom in mid-summer make a decoction used for mouthwash. Oil is used in perfumes and soaps. Lavender flowers are dried and used to flavor sugar, and to scent linens and guard against moths. A lavender blossom worn in the lapel brings luck to the wearer. |
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A Victorian Herb Garden
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