Queen of the Meadow 1/2 Oz. (Eupatorium purpureum) (Joe Pye Weed)
Product Details
One half ounce, cut and sifted.100% Certified USDA Organic & Kosher
Queen of the Meadow, AKA Meadowsweet
or Meadwort boasts a rich history. Archaeological evidence suggests its use in
Europe as far back as the Bronze Age. Its fragrant white flowers and affinity
for damp meadows earned it its regal title. Traditionally, the Queen of the
Meadow wasn't just admired for its beauty. Its sweet-smelling blooms were used
to flavor mead, a honey wine, and even found their way into beers and other
beverages.
Queen of the Meadow holds a prominent
place in traditional medicine. Leaves and flowers were brewed into teas and
infusions used to treat a variety of ailments. Its anti-inflammatory properties
were believed to soothe joint pain and ease the discomfort of arthritis and
gout. Additionally, it was used to settle upset stomachs, reduce fevers, and
even alleviate symptoms of colds.
Magickly, it's associated with love
and divination. Lovers would weave the flowers into garlands, and was sometimes
burned during rituals to promote prophetic dreams or visions. Its association
with meadows, themselves seen as places of natural beauty and untamed magic,
further solidified its place in the realm of the mystical.
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