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A staple of European folk herbalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA little lore:\u003c\/strong\u003e A herb of protection, fidelity, and retention — said to keep things (and loved ones) from being lost or stolen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClose to home:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — caraway is a hardy biennial that grows in Ontario and can naturalize.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn your cup \u0026amp; cauldron:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steep as a tea, bake into breads, or carry in keeping-and-protection sachets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOffered for traditional and metaphysical purposes only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. 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Soothing enough for traditional baby 'gripe' waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA little lore:\u003c\/strong\u003e A herb of protection, courage, and purification — hung at doors and windows to ward off harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClose to home:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partly — fennel grows in Ontario as a summer annual, but needs a long, warm season to ripen its seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn your cup \u0026amp; cauldron:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steep as a tea, or carry in protection sachets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOffered for traditional and metaphysical purposes only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. 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A classic cleansing botanical of European herbalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA little lore:\u003c\/strong\u003e A herb of protection and purification — hung at the door to guard against theft and negativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClose to home:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — common juniper (\u003cem\u003eJuniperus communis\u003c\/em\u003e) is native to Ontario, on rocky barrens and shorelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn your cup \u0026amp; cauldron:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use in teas and cooking, or burn for cleansing smoke. Avoid in pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOffered for traditional and metaphysical purposes only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. 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Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. 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Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. 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Prized as both a tonic and a beauty herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA little lore:\u003c\/strong\u003e A berry of longevity, beauty, and awareness — balance held in a single fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClose to home:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — schisandra is a cold-hardy vine that can be grown in Ontario.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn your cup \u0026amp; cauldron:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steep or simmer into a tart, complex tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOffered for traditional and metaphysical purposes only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. 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A foundational building herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA little lore:\u003c\/strong\u003e A herb of protection and healing — used to break curses, remove negativity, and turn back harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClose to home:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — stinging nettle is native and common in Ontario (you may have met it the hard way).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn your cup \u0026amp; cauldron:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steep as a rich tea (the sting vanishes when dried), or cook like greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOffered for traditional and metaphysical purposes only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. 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Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. 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A classic of Caribbean, African, and Latin American folk tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA little lore:\u003c\/strong\u003e A flower of love, attraction, and divination — vivid passion in a cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClose to home:\u003c\/strong\u003e No — this tart hibiscus (roselle) is tropical and imported.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn your cup \u0026amp; cauldron:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steep for a tart crimson tea; lovely iced or blended with rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOffered for traditional and metaphysical purposes only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. 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Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. 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Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. 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A classic after-dinner digestive across the Mediterranean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA little lore:\u003c\/strong\u003e A herb of protection and psychic awareness — used to ward nightmares and call helpful spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClose to home:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partly — anise can be grown as a summer annual in Ontario, but it needs a long, warm season to set seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn your cup \u0026amp; cauldron:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steep as a tea, add to dream pillows, or carry in protection sachets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOffered for traditional and metaphysical purposes only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. 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