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In the Middle Ages, the wife cared and bandaged the wounds of the family. Also
at convents, the nuns who usually grow many herbs, also gave out herbs to help
the sick. If someone had a fever, they would give them basil, marigold petals,
and sage to reduce the fever pain. To soothe a sore throat and a cough, they
would use rose petals, herbs with honey and sage. To prevent nightmares and
induce sleep, you would use lemon, verbena, lime flowers, and chamomile. If
you have some bruises and sprains, you would use ground ivy, marigold, marjoram,
and comfrey to soothe them.
Many times people needed help emotionally. Some herbs were believed to help
cure grief, confidence and courage, anger, and lovableness.
To help cure grief you would use sage. Borage would be used to keep confidence
and courage. If you were angry, you would use marigold to keep anger away. Thyme
was used for lovableness.
In the wife's house, you would sew lavender, tansy, and lady's bedstraw into
your bed mattress to keep fleas and other bugs away. Soapwort is used to wash
clothes or for soap. To freshen the air, you would sprinkle herbs on your bathroom
floor.
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