References to the contraceptive or abortive use of plants are woven into folk songs, ditties, jokes and allusions in plays and literary works. As our common knowledge of plant use by women fades, so the meaning of these references become vague.
Uti var hage : Out in our meadow
Out in our meadow the blueberries grow If you want me, we’ll meet there. Refrain: Kom, rosor och salivia, kom, luva krusmynta, kom, hjärtan fröjd.…
Parsley, Parsley
Parsley, parsley, good for soup, growing in our garden. An is going to be a bride, so best not wait much longer, if she wants…