Introduction

Herb theme - historical

| Culinary | Medicinal I Aromatic I Historical | Food for wildlife | Dyeing |

Typical herbs with historical connections are listed below.  A link is given where there is a Fact Sheet on this web site.

Check out our History Page and our Page on Stories from History to find out more.

Roman soldiers were said to put a leaf of plantain in their footwear before a long march to prevent blisters.