Name: Vervain
History: Egyptians thought it originated from the tears Isis shed for the dead
god Osiris. It was sacred to the Romans, and associated with the crucifixion
as the herb pressed to Christ's wounds to stop the bleeding. Vervain was
also sacred to the Persians and the druids.
Uses: FOUL affects with minor poison
POULTICE creates a cure light poultice
MAKE OIL creates a cure light oil
Safety: non-toxic (no food value)
Short: A vervain plant
Long: A spiky-looking plant with rings of purplish-white flowers is growing here.