Plants, Herbs and Spices

This is a collection of files that I have assembled from various sources since I first joined the SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism) in 1989. The information in these files comes from the Rialto newsgroup (rec.org.sca), the old fidonet medieval echo conferance area, various mail lists and articles submitted to me by their authors.

Several types of files are available:

-msg (or no suffix) These files are composed of a variety of short messages from a variety of authors having a common subject .

-art A stand-alone article written by a single author. Some are off of the networks while some were submitted to me by the author.

-bib A bibliography of book and article titles on a single subject.

-FAQ An article file that follows a Frequently Asked Questions format.

All text files are available in three formats, HTML, text and RTF. If the text and RTF formats are not mentioned explicitly in this index, they are available from within the HTML file.

THLord Stefan li Rous (Mark S. Harris, ).

filelist-list The complete list of these Florilegium files. (also text, rtf.)
15-16C-Flowrs-art "Floral Arrangements of the 15th and 16th Century" by Senora Dorothea Manuela Ponce.
A-Mazng-Herbs-art "A-Mazing-Herbs" by Countess Tessa of the Gardens, OP.
A-Med-Garden-art "Recreating a Medieval Garden" by Brianna McBain.
ambergris-msg Use of ambergris in period.
angelica-msg Period use of Angelica. Recipes.
anise-msg Period use of the spice anise. Recipes.
Basic-Herbs-art "Basic List of Herbs" by HL Suzanna the herbalist.
Birch-Tre-sap-msg Use of Birch Tree sap in period and post-period in medicine and in beverages.
capers-msg Use of capers in medieval food.
cinnamon-msg Period cinnamon. Types of cinnamon.
Cinnamon-Vari-art "Cinnamon Varieties" by Francesco Sirene.
F-It-spce-mixs-art "French & Italian Herb and Spice Mixtures" by THLady Johnnae llyn Lewis.
flowers-msg Period flowers. Growing flowers.
forestry-msg Medieval forestry.
G-of-Paradse-msg History and use of the spice Grains of Paradise.
galangale-msg Period use of the spice galangale.
gardening-bib Bibliography on medieval gardening by Raisya Khorivovna.
gardening-bks-bib Various gardening bibliographies. Reviews.
gardening-msg Period and modern gardening techniques.
gardens-msg Medieval gardens.
garlic-msg Medieval use of garlic. Garlic storage.
Gillyflower-art "A Gillyflower by any Other Name Would Still Smell of Cloves" by Sarra of Caer Adamant (Sarah Dressler).
ginger-msg Period use of the spice ginger.
grafting-msg Period and modern grafting of fruit trees.
Gum-Mastic-MA-art "Various Uses of Gum Mastic in the Middle Ages" by THLady Jutte Haberlein.
gums-resins-msg Period use of plant resins. Myrrh, mastic, frankincense, camphor.
hemp-msg Use of hemp in period. In ropes, as an intoxicant, clothing.
hemp-nettle-art "Two Food/Fiber/Medical plants in use in Eastern Europe" by Jadwiga Zajaczkowa.
herb-mixes-msg Period herb mixes.
herbs-msg Herbs used in period and how they were used.
Herbs-Sm-Grdn-art " Medieval Herbs for the Very Small Garden" by Jadwiga Zajaczkowa.
herb-uses-msg Uses for various herbs. Directions.
Hops-Hist-art "Hops: A Brief History" by Master Rhys Terafan Greydragon.
hops-msg Use of hops in period.
horseradish-msg Period use of horseradish. Recipes.
juniper-beries-msg Period use of juniper berries.
Laurel-Tree-art "Laurel Tree" by Constance de LaRose.
lavender-msg Period use of Lavender in food and elsewhere.
malt Period use of malted grain. Modern sources.
mandrake-art "Hildegard van Bingen's treatise on the use of mandrake" translated by Cairistiona nic Bhraonnaguinn.
merch-spices-msg Spice merchants. Reviews and recommendations
mint-msg The growing and use of mint in period.
nettles-msg Use of Stinging nettles in period. Recipes.
nutmeg-mace-msg Info on the spices nutmeg and mace.
olive-oil-msg Olive oil in period. Uses. Processing.
orng-flwr-wtr Medieval use of Orange Flower Water. Recipes.
p-agriculture-bib Bibliography of period agricultural practices by Laurie Brandt (Pegasus)
p-agriculture-msg Period agriculture. Referances.
p-fertilizer-msg Use and composition of period fertilizers.
P-Gardn-Ideas-art "Incorporating Period Garden ideas in your garden or encampment" by Metressa Jadwiga Zajaczkowa.
p-herbals-msg Period herb books. Modern editions.
p-seed-trade-msg Period seed trade. Referances.
Palladius-msg Part of Palladius' treatise on gardening 1420.
Pattrn-Gardns-art "Parterres and the Jardins Potager in the Current Middle Ages" by Akim Yaroslavich.
poppyseeds-msg Use of poppyseeds in period. Recipes.
roses-art "Sacred Iron Posies" by Daniel del Cavallo. (medieval roses).
rose-oil-msg Medieval rose oil. Making it.
rose-syrup-msg Making rose syrup. It's uses. Sources. Period referances.
rose-water-msg Where to buy. How to make. Rose-water uses.
rue-msg Medieval uses of the herb "rue". Cautions.
saffron-art How to buy and select saffron by Tony Hill.
saffron-msg Types of saffron. Period uses.
sandalwood-msg Period Sandlewood, also known as Saunders.
sassafras-msg Use of the New World plant sassafras in Europe prior to 1600 CE.
Scentd-Oils-W-art "Making Medieval Style Scented Oils & Waters" by Jadwiga Zajaczkowa.
seeds-msg Sources for period plants and seeds.
seaweed-msg Period uses of seaweed including food.
sorrel-msg Medieval uses of sorrel. Recipes.
spices-msg Info. on spices, sources for spices.
spice-mixes-msg Period spice mixtures. Poudre Forte, Douce.
spice-storage-msg Period and modern spice storage.
sumac-msg Period uses of sumac. Identiying it.
truffles-msg Truffles. The mushroom and the candy.
vanilla-msg The vanilla bean in late-period Europe.
woad-msg History of woad. Making dyes from woad.
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