Fairies, But No Witches
Primrose Panacea
In modern medicine, primrose is allegedly used to (deep breath) aid weight losss, reduce high blood pressure, helps treat skin disorders, female menstrual disorders, multiple sclerosis, alcoholism, nervous conditions, migraines, vertigo, hysteria, epilepsy, convulsion, insomnia, general weakness, nervous conditions, rheumatism, palsy, backache, cystitis, urine retention, as an expectorant, as an ointment for burns, softens wrinkles (!) and lightens freckles. whew.
Pansy O'Hara?
Remember?
Here in Milwaukee, pansies are one of the first flowers to be planted in the Spring. Our weather has been too cold and miserable to plant anything, but a visit to the local garden center made me feel hopeful. With their sweet resemblance to the human face, pansies represent "thoughts" or contemplation. Purple pansies are for memories, yellow for loving thoughts.