i know many different cultures believe in the powers of different herbs or spices, but what are the most common meanings/uses for common kitchen herbs/spices?
2007-02-15 09:35:26 · 6 answers · asked by avemaria 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
Salt (sprinkled or bathed in) is used for purification. Sage is burnt for purification.
Pepper is used either against or to do hexes, depending on your folk tradition.
Rosemary, I think, is used for protection and love and rememberance. (cf Hamlet)
2007-02-15 09:52:38 · answer #1 · answered by Cobalt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The terms herb and spice have become pretty interchangable, however there are differences. Spices are generally known as different parts of plants that have been dried and are used almost exclusively to season food (the most notible exception being for colone and aftershave). Herbs on the other hand are best used fresh. While they are known best in the western civilization for food flavoring, herbs have tremendous medicinal properties and are often used in homiopathic cures in several cultures.
2007-02-15 12:07:21 · answer #2 · answered by Josh 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well whole nutmegs are meant to bring prosperity, so it's good luck to carry one in your purse/wallet. Rosemary is said to aid the memory, lavender is calming and soothing. Basil is also thought to be related to money and abundance. That's all I can think of at the moment!
2007-02-15 09:50:50 · answer #3 · answered by siobhan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/List+of+herbs+and+spices
2007-02-15 09:45:21 · answer #4 · answered by Magic Guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bay leaf is said to protect a person from rape or attack. It is best to carry one in your purse or wallet, under the seat of your car and in the northern most corner of the room where you are.
2007-02-15 10:17:39 · answer #5 · answered by Praire Crone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I know you can get high off nutmeg but you have to eat a lot and it isn't pleasant.
2007-02-15 09:45:41 · answer #6 · answered by foxfire101 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋