ARUM ‘Cuckoopint’ Lords & Ladies

Believed since ancient times to be an aphrodisiac, for this reason large quantities of the tubers were sold in 18th & 19th century. (when flowering the erect spadix has obvious sexual symbolism) Sometimes called Starchwort as the starch obtained from the root was...

ARTEMISIA ABROTANUM ‘Lad’s Love’ ‘Southernwood’

Once considered an aphrodisiac (hence it’s name) Used to protect clothes from moths. Up until the 1800’s a bunch of Southernwood & Rue was placed next to the prisoner in the dock as a preventative of contagion of ‘jail fever’. Employed in nosegays by court room...

ALLIUM CEPA ‘Onion’

In cultivation since Egyptian times. Antibiotic, reduces blood pressure & blood sugar levels. Used to treat acne. Warmed juice can be dropped into the ear for ear ache. Useful in preventing oral infections & tooth decay. Baked onions used as a poultice to...