h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Entry: A History of Herb Cultivation - A3377928
Author: Frenchbean <6 stars> Trying to find my rhythm again - U236943

Hello Peerers

This started off as an entry about Physic Gardens, which kind of changed emphasis as I wrote.

Comments and peering welcomed as always

Six Fb

"essential"
Hmmm....

"Basic or indispensable; necessary"
"Biochemistry. Being a substance that is required for normal functioning but cannot be synthesized by the body and therefore must be included in the diet: essential amino acids."

Perhaps 'essential' is not quite right word?

Gosho
Good point. Word changed to 'important'.

I don't feel like reading through this at the moment, Frenchbean, but one word jumped out at me: enahnce.

This looks like a good 'un. I'm wondering if it might be worth including a bit about the Doctrine of Signatures: http://www.holysmoke.org/wb/wb0081.htm ?

Typo sorted, Gnomon

I never heard of the Doctrine, Felonious I'll read it later and perhaps add something about it

I am not at all sure that the title is right Should it be 'History of Herb Usage'? It's not really about cultivation

A few changes made, which probably nobody will notice, since you've not read it yet

Why not just 'Herbs in History' ?

all sorts fo herbs --> all sorts of herbs

Would it be worth adding footnotes to explain the quotations? For example, Matrix = Uterus

Title changed I think that's better. Thanks Gn

Typo fixed.

I'd thought about footnotes for the quotes, but I kind of like the mystery of the words What does anybody else think? I'll certainly add some if folk reckon it'll help the entry

When I first read Matrix, I had this vision of Agent Smith being brought down by elderflowers. So I agree it would be a good idea to include the footnotes.

Okay... footnotes will be added later on today

Lovely entry. A nice link jumped out at me though:

In ancient Athens, violets were worn in wreaths to ward off drunkenness. At public baths Athenians were rubbed with herbs and herb oils (A636914) to enhance their strength and courage.

Oh, and this might be a nice entry to reference - Harvesting and Preserving Herbs A2061703

Thank you Mina I'll add those later on too

Just thought I'd do some self-promotion!

It worked, Mina

Amendments made

Felonious

Thank you for the link to the Doctrine of Signatures. I had heard of it before, but didn't know it was an actual philosophy/doctrine, with a name I've added a paragraph about it

Six Fb

Okay... who hasn't picked on this one yet? No more pedants out there to hassle me? I don't believe it

Hmm, I must get around to reading this.