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Ritual Uses: Herbe of Venus and Libra. Primula is considered to have a connection with
the Divine Feminine. Some have held them sacred to the goddess Freya. It is believed to
contain the secret of eternal bliss. Upon being Christianized, primrose was thought to
grant one access to heaven.
The primrose is well suited for a priestess who is invoking the Goddess. They can
be worn, freshly cut. They bring the Lady’s magick to any altar. It has been said that
using primrose as a bathing herbe enhances one’s inner beauty and increases one’s
ability to attract a desirable partner.
Culinary Uses: Young leaves - raw or cooked as a potherb, added to soups etc. A mild
flavor, though the texture is a bit tough. The leaves are often available all through the
winter. Flowers - raw or cooked. They make an attractive garnish to salads, and can also
be used as a cooked vegetable or in conserves etc. Picked when first opened, the flowers
are fermented with water and sugar to make a very pleasant and intoxicating wine. Both
the flowers and the leaves can be made into a syrup or a tea.
References:
A Compendium of Herbal Magick, Paul Beyrl, Phoenix Publishing, 1998; ISBN:
0-919345-45-X
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