Tansey 1 Oz. (Tanacetum vulgare)
Product Details
One ounce, cut and sifted.100% Certified USDA Organic &
Kosher.
Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) has a long and colorful history.
Dating back to ancient Greece and Rome, tansy was used as a folk remedy for a
variety of ailments including plague, colic, and digestive disorders. Its
reputation continued through the Middle Ages, where it was even believed to
ward off evil spirits.
Tansy has also found its way into culinary applications, though
with caution. The strong-scented leaves were once used as a substitute for sage
in cooking. However, due to its toxicity, tansy is not recommended for internal
consumption today. Instead, it is more commonly used as a strewing herb, where
the dried leaves are scattered around homes to repel insects.
Tansy was associated with protection and purification. The
leaves were sometimes burned as incense or carried as an amulet for these
purposes. Tansy's medicinal use has waned in recent times due to its toxic
nature if ingested in high doses.
Overall, Tansy holds a unique place in history, with uses
spanning the medicinal, culinary, and magical. While its medicinal applications
are discouraged today due to safety concerns, tansy remains a fascinating herb
with a rich cultural background.
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