Herbs and Spices have particular uses as well – some of which even apply to cooking. These are generally thought to explain why some food is good for you and other food is only just good.
|
Herb / Spice |
Uses |
Symbolism |
Association |
Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Allspice | ||||
|
Angelica | ||||
|
Anise | ||||
|
Basil |
Good Wishes, Illusion |
Delusion, |
Alakazoola | |
|
Bay Leaf |
Longing, Desire |
Love | ||
|
Bergamot |
Aromatic |
Restfulness. Relaxation |
Tea Additive | |
|
Black Cumin | ||||
|
Black Mustard | ||||
|
Black Pepper | ||||
|
Borage |
Cooling, |
Softness, Courage |
Forgetfulness | |
|
Brown Mustard | ||||
|
Burnet | ||||
|
Calamint |
Heartiness |
Dispel Sorrow | ||
|
Caraway |
Upset Stomach |
Steadiness | ||
|
Cardamom | ||||
|
Carob |
Antiseptic, Astringent, Dye |
Cleanliness, Falsity | ||
|
Cassia | ||||
|
Catnip | ||||
|
Cayenne Pepper | ||||
|
Celery Seed | ||||
|
Chervil |
Warm Stomach, cure hicups | |||
|
Chicory | ||||
|
Chili Pepper | ||||
|
Chamomile |
Patience | |||
|
Chives |
Usefulness |
Evil Bane | ||
|
Cicely | ||||
|
Cilantro | ||||
|
Cinnamon | ||||
|
Clove | ||||
|
Coriander Leaf | ||||
|
Coriander Seed |
Hidden Worth | |||
|
Costmary | ||||
|
Cumin | ||||
|
Curry | ||||
|
Dill |
Dismiss Evil |
Hagbane | ||
|
Fennel |
Aids Digestion |
Flattery, | ||
|
Fenugreek | ||||
|
Garlic |
Antiseptic, Antibiotic, Stimulant, Expectorant |
Healing | ||
|
Ginger | ||||
|
Grains Of Paradise | ||||
|
Green Peppercorn | ||||
|
Holy Basil | ||||
|
Horehound | ||||
|
Horseradish | ||||
|
Hyssop | ||||
|
Lavender |
Devotion, Dedication | |||
|
Lemon Balm |
Sympathy | |||
|
Lemon Grass | ||||
|
Lemon Verbena | ||||
|
Licorice | ||||
|
Lovage |
Alertness | |||
|
Mace | ||||
|
Marjoram |
Joy, Happiness |
Revival, Restoration | ||
|
Mint |
Virtue | |||
|
Nutmeg | ||||
|
Oregano |
Scorpion and Spider bites |
Substance, Authenticity | ||
|
Brown Onion | ||||
|
Green Onion | ||||
|
Red Onion | ||||
|
Paprika | ||||
|
Parsley |
Festivity, Frivolity |
Death | ||
|
Peppermint |
Stimulant, Carmative, Antispasmodic. |
Bees, Tea Additive | ||
|
Poppy Seed |
Painlessness | |||
|
Red Peppercorn | ||||
|
Rosemary |
Remembrance |
Memory, Knowledge | ||
|
Rue | ||||
|
Saffron | ||||
|
Sage |
Wisdom, Long Life |
Spiritbane | ||
|
Sassafras | ||||
|
Savory |
Interest, Attraction |
Pleasure | ||
|
Sesame | ||||
|
Shallot | ||||
|
Sorrel | ||||
|
Spearmint |
Stimulant, Carmative, Antispasmodic. |
Sentimentality, Nostalgia |
Bees, Tea Additive | |
|
Star Anise | ||||
|
Tarragon |
Lasting Interest |
Endurance, Vitality | ||
|
Thyme |
Aromatic |
Strength, Cleanliness |
Courage | |
|
Turmeric | ||||
|
Vanilla | ||||
|
Wasabi | ||||
|
White Mustard | ||||
|
White Peppercorn |
Food occupies a great part of the whole of Wyrlde, having a tendency to inspire battle, drive romance, foment rebellion, bring people together, and more. To say that it is important probably understates the value of food.
And then you have the Grendels.
