Sephardic Herbalism: An Introduction to Herbs used in Jewish SWANA Traditions
There is a rich history in Sephardi culture of using herbs for medicinal, spiritual, and culinary purposes. Sephardic Jews/Jews of the SWANA region used herbs to protect against the evil eye, to appease the spirits, to bring good luck & good fortune, to flavor food, and to address maladies of physical, emotional, and spiritual natures. This resource contains an introduction to five herbs and their traditional uses among Sephardic Jews/Jews from SWANA lands: rue, rosemary, cloves, roses, and garlic.
There is a rich history in Sephardi culture of using herbs for medicinal, spiritual, and culinary purposes. Sephardic Jews/Jews of the SWANA region used herbs to protect against the evil eye, to appease the spirits, to bring good luck & good fortune, to flavor food, and to address maladies of physical, emotional, and spiritual natures. This resource contains an introduction to five herbs and their traditional uses among Sephardic Jews/Jews from SWANA lands: rue, rosemary, cloves, roses, and garlic.
There is a rich history in Sephardi culture of using herbs for medicinal, spiritual, and culinary purposes. Sephardic Jews/Jews of the SWANA region used herbs to protect against the evil eye, to appease the spirits, to bring good luck & good fortune, to flavor food, and to address maladies of physical, emotional, and spiritual natures. This resource contains an introduction to five herbs and their traditional uses among Sephardic Jews/Jews from SWANA lands: rue, rosemary, cloves, roses, and garlic.