Evening Primrose and feverfew

Both these plants are growing happily next to each other in my 'hot bed' . They fit in quite well with the previous few days.
At the botanical gardens we walked through the garden with lots of plants that were used for medicinal purposes. It was interesting to read what they were used for.
The evening primrose, also known as 'kings cure-all' has been used since the 17th Century and as the name suggests it was said to cure everything from coughs to healing wounds. Evening primrose can be bought in an oil form today and ,although yet to be proven, is said to help premenstrual tension and there is hope that it will help with fighting Breast Cancer.

The feverfew is another plant used mainly for soothing headaches and migraines. It has the longest histories of any herb and there is a story that tells of it saving the life of a Greek worker who fell of the roof of the Parthenon. It's technical name being Parthenium.
It can be chewed which was popular in medieval times or taken as a tea. It has an anti inflammatory and pain relieving action that can help with Arthritis.
It can also be used in dying and has been used in fabric to make tartan.

The garden that we found yesterday, Dunbar's Close, also has an interesting history. It was created in the 17th century by Sir Patrick Geddes ( 1854-1932) who was a distinguished Scots biologist who ' stressed the connection between health and the environment.'
He had a vision of creating a network of gardens throughout the city.
In 1970 this garden was saved by The Mushroom Trust and because it had become neglected it was rebuilt by Seamus Filor in 1978.

Off to make a cuppa now of everyday tea :)