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githrife

Posted by kilticwar 5 (j.harrisonfockler@yahoo.com) on
Mon, Feb 19, 07 at 11:37

Can anybody tell me what the herb "githrife" is called today? Thanks in advance for any information.


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RE: githrife

The name "gith" has been applied to Nigella sativa, a.k.a. black cumin - an herb which according to folklore has hypertensive, carminative and antihelminthic properties.

"Gith" has also been used to refer to corn cockle (Agrostemma githago).


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RE: githrife

It looks like it's related to Love In A Mist.


 
 

 

 


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