It was considered ‘the mother of all herbs’ and, as such, it could protect you from witchcraft. Apart from keeping evil spells at bay, it could also repel poisonous reptiles. If you kept some oregano ...

She had concocted for the archbishop a beverage of ewe’s milk, claret, and herbs which led to his full recovery. “Suspicious!” cried Adamson’s rivals. “She’s a witch!” Poor Alison ...