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Organic/Wild Harvested
1oz (28g)

Description

Shepherd's purse, was once known as pickpocket and pickpurse, because it sowed itself eagerly and so robbed the fanner of the fertility of his land. Among its other titles are St. Jameswort, poor man's pharmacetty, toywort, caseweed, and, in Ireland, clappedepouch. This last has reference to the likeness of its seed pouches to the leather wallets carried by licensed beggars and lepers, who would stand at the crossways by days together with a bell, wooden clapper, and pouch, summoning the public to give money or be vilified. Peppergrass is a name confined to New England, and betokens the smart of its flower stalks in the mouth when they are chewed. It has also been used as a charm for pregnant women to protect their pregnancy (do not take internally). Because of its "playful" background this herb can also be used in magick to improve the mood of someone who is depressed or going through a difficult time. Keywords: Protection, Happiness, theft