Herbology: Herbal Symbology
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Symbology Of Herbs As with most things, plants, herbs, flowers and trees have all had a long history of associated symbolic meaning. And of course the meaning of a plant depends on the culture and tradition of the people who established the symbolic association. The following is just a brief example of Anglo-Saxon symbolic association. You may also want to review Incense Symbology if you cannot find what you're looking for here. Aloe Healing, protection and affection Angelica Inspiration Arborvitae Unchanging friendship Bachelor's button Single blessedness Basil Good wishes and love Bay Glory Black-eyed Susan Justice Carnation Alas for my poor heart Chamomile Patience Chives Usefulness White Clover Think of me Coriander Hidden worth Cumin Fidelity   Desert Sage Consecration, protection.   Fennel Flattery   Fern Sincerity     Oak Leaved Geranium True Friendship Golden Rod Encouragement  Heliotrope Eternal love Holly   Hope Hollyhock  Ambition Honeysuckle  Bonds of love Horehound  Health Hyssop  Sacrifice and cleanliness Ivy  Friendship and continuity Lady's Mantle  Comforting Lavender Devotion and virtue   Lemon balm  Sympathy   Marjoram Joy and happiness   Mint Eternal refreshment   Morning glory Affection   Nasturtium Patriotism   Oak Strength Oregano Substance Pansy Thoughts Parsley Festivity Pine Humility and protection Red Poppy Consolation Rose Aspects of love. Rosemary Remembrance Rue Grace and clear vision Sage Wisdom and immortality Blue Salvia I think of you   Red Salvia Forever mine   Savory Spice and interest   Sorrel Affection   Southernwood Constancy and jest     Sweet pea  Pleasures Sweet woodruff  Humility Tansy  Hostile thoughts Tarragon  Lasting interest Thyme  Courage and strength Valerian  Readiness Violet  Loyalty and devotion Blue Violet  Faithfulness Yellow Violet  Rural happiness Willow  Sadness   Zinnia  Thoughts of absent friends

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