Symbolism of Herbs

Not only do herbs smell nice, taste wonderful but they also have some very distinct meanings or symbols attached to them. This list can help you when crafting with herbs or making herbal gifts to show a little extra message with your handmade gift.

Herb use and symbolism list

Herb	Use	Symbolism
Aloe Vera	Medicinal	Healing
Apple Mint	Culinary, Fragrance	Virtue
Arugula	Culinary	Enthusiasm
Basil- African Blue	Culinary, Fragrance	Affection
Basil- Boxwood	Culinary, Fragrance, Flowers	Good Wishes
Basil- Holly	Fragrance, Flowers	Good Luck
Betony	Flower, Medicinal, Ornamental, Teas	Surprise
Borage	Culinary, Flower, Medicinal, Ornamental	Courage
Calendula	Culinary, Flower, Medicinal, Ornamental	Joy
Caraway	Culinary, Medicinal	I will return
Catmint	Culinary, Ornamental	Rapture
Chamomile, German	Flower, Medicinal, Ornamental, Teas	Comfort
Chamomile, Roman	Culinary, Tea	Patience
Chervil (french parsley)	Culinary, Ornamental	Sincerity
Chives	Culinary, Flower, Ornamental	Usefulness
Cilantro/Coriander	Culinary, Fragrance, Flower, Ornamental	Hidden Worth
Comfrey	Medicinal	Home Sweet Home
Costmary	Fragrance, Medicinal	Fidelity
Culantro	Culinary, Medicinal	Austerity
Dill	Culinary, Fragrance	Preservation
Fennel	Culinary, Medicinal	Worth of all praise
Feverfew	Medicinal, Ornamental	Good Health
Horehound	Culinary, Medicinal	Health
Hyssop	Culinary, Flower, Medicinal	Cleanliness
Lambs Ear	Flower, Ornamental	Gentleness
Lavender	Fragrance, Flower	Devotion
Lemon Balm	Culinary, Fragrance	Rejuvination
Lemon Grass	Culinary, Fragrance	Refreshment
Lemon Verbena	Culinary, Fragrance	Enchantment
Lovage	Culinary	Strength
Marigold	Fragrance, Flower	Friendship
Mint	Culinary, Fragrance	Refreshment
Oregano	Culinary	Substance
Parsley	Culinary, Medicinal	Festivity
Pennyroyal	Fragrance	Flee away
Rosemary	Culinary, Fragrance, Flower	Remembrance
Rue	Medicinal	Grace
Sage	Culinary, Medicinal	Esteem
St. Johns Wort	Flower, Medicinal, Ornamental	Superstition
Sweet Woodruff	Fragrance, Ornamental	Humility
Tansy	Medicinal	Immortality
Tarragon	Culinary	Seduction
Thyme	Culinary	Courage