Saffron is one of the worlds oldest and most expensive herbs

The botanical name for saffron is Crocus Sativus and saffron is the stamen parts of the crocus. It is probably the world’s most expensive spice: it takes around 70000 flowers to make one pound of saffron. Saffron is a spice which can be added to food and is available in grocery stores. It is … Continue reading Saffron is one of the worlds oldest and most expensive herbs

The Elder

The Elder tree or Sambucus Canadensis usually grows between 5 and 10 meters tall. It enjoys well-fertilized and moist soil and full sunlight and plenty of water. It is found in North America, England, North Africa, Asia, Europe and Scandinavia. The bark of the elder tree is smooth when it first starts to grow but … Continue reading The Elder

Red

Red pertains to the element of fire and the direction south. Day of the week: Tuesday Direction: South Element: Fire Planet: Sun and Mars Diety: Zeus, Ares Chakra: Root Litha is the summer solstice — the celebration of the sun at its strongest. Red and its representation of fire symbolize the warmth, power and strength … Continue reading Red

Correspondences of Litha

The plants & herbs associated with Litha are: Anise, mugwort, chamomile, rose, wild rose, oak blossoms, lily, cinquefoil, lavender, fennel, elder, mistletoe, hemp, carnation, thyme, honeysuckle, ivy, larkspur, nettle, wisteria, Vervain ( verbena), St. John’s wort, hearts ease rue, fern, wormwood, pine, heather, yarrow, oak & holly trees,daisy,frankincense, lemon, sandalwood, heliotrope, copal, saffron, galangal, laurel and ylang-ylang Colors associated with … Continue reading Correspondences of Litha