Name: |
Tansy |
Also Known As: |
Scented Fern, Stinking Willie |
Plant Family: |
Composite |
Elemental Assoication: |
Water |
Planetary Association: |
Venus |
Magical Association: |
health, longevity, love |
How to Use Magickly: |
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Culinary Notes: |
Tansy has strong peppery flavor and is often used in pancakes, waffles, puddings and egg dishes. The blossoms are edible and have a bitter taste. |
Folklore and Stories: |
Tansy gets its name from "athanasia," the Greek word for "immortality." It was the prime ingredient in the potion which made Ganymede, the cupbearer of the gods, immortal. |
Misc. Uses & Knowledge: |
The dried leaves are an effective insect repellent. |
WARNINGS: |
Tansy is a strong emmenagogue and should not be used during pregnancy. In large doses tansy can cause fast, weak pulse, spasms, foaming at the mouth and death. |