Fennel has a long history of use in natural healing and folk magic. Traditionally, it was hung over doorways or it's seeds were poked into keyholes to prevent witches, evil spirits or ghosts from entering the home. The seeds can also be ingested to relieve nausea, which might come in handy if the first use doesn't end up working.
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@zdl thank you! Getting there I also found #plantlore 🩷

In China the pine, bamboo and plum are known as 'the three friends of winter' because they are evergreen and do not wither as the days get colder like many other plants. By extension they became associated with perseverance and resilience.
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🎨'The Three Friends of Winter' - Zhao Mengjian, Song dynasty.

My mandrake is enjoying the rare January sunshine this morning. #plants #magic #PlantLore #esoteric #Mandrake

This is my Mandrake - their name is Aeaea after the island that was the sorceress Circe’s home. #Mandrake #mandragora #magic #mythology #PlantLore #folklore

In China the pine, bamboo and plum are known as 'the three friends of winter' because they are evergreen and do not wither as the days get colder like many other plants. By extension they became associated with perseverance and resilience.
#folklore #DailyFolklore #PlantLore #FolkloreThursday
🎨'The Three Friends of Winter' - Zhao Mengjian, Song dynasty.