Sage - This is my favourite herb of all time, there is just something about its smell, flavour, and it’s easy enough to grow right round Australia too.  Sage was once considered a cure-all herb, so much so that the Romans and Arab physicians in the 10th centaury thought that this herb could “impart immortality.” All throughout history one thing has remained - sage has always been associated with wisdom, skill and long life.

 

Thyme - The ancients knew the value of Thyme not only for culinary benefit, but also for its cleansing capabilities. Thyme was burnt in the temples to cleanse and fumigate after an animal sacrifice. The direct translation of the word means to fumigate! Interestingly enough modern science has confirmed the antiseptic and antibacterial properties of this herb.

 

Turmeric - This edition of Druids Garden sees a member of the ginger family, quite commonly used, and even one of the cheaper spices as our subject. This plant has so many benefits and uses. During my research I even found it used in leading radiator anti-leak sealant! How versatile!

 

 

Lavender - My offering from the druids garden is of course Lavender (Lavandula) – a genus of some 39 different species that are part of the much larger Mint family. This herb was also mentioned in the Bible under its Greek name Spikenard. This herbs was said to be taken directly from the garden of Eden but received it scent later, or so Christian Mythology writes.

 

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