Carolina Silverbell, (Helesia Carolina) **
Japanese Quince
Solidaster
(Styrax japonicum)**
Sweet Olive, Tea Olive
Carolina Silverbell (Helesia Carolina)**
(Styrax japonicum) **
Common or European vervain, also known as enchanter’s plant, herb-of-the-cross, herb of grace, holy herb, ma bian cao, pigeon’s grass, pigeon weed, simpler’s joy, or verbena. This is a deeply historic herb known to cure many ailments such as headaches, insomnia, depression, anxiety, kidney stones, gout, jaundice and more. The name “vervain” comes from the Celtic term “ferfaen; “fer” meaning “to drive away” and “faen” meaning “a stone”. There are many, many other beliefs and rituals surrounding this astounding herb, dating back to Roman times.