They grow along paths, in gardens, or on sun-drenched hills. Small in stature but immense in power, these herbs have accompanied daily life for centuries. They season dishes, soothe ailments, and awaken the spirit. Their primary gift is clarity: they stimulate, open, and center.
Rosemary is perhaps humanity’s oldest companion. Used in Antiquity to purify the air and protect the home, it is also a symbol of memory. Its camphorous leaves sharpen focus and heighten alertness. It embodies the strength of the Mediterranean climate — dry and radiant — and reminds us of the plants’ ability to link physical vitality with mental clarity.
Mint, more vivid, acts like an icy breath. Its instant freshness clears the airways, awakens the senses, and dispels inertia. Used in infusions or oils, it provides immediate, almost electric clarity. It represents movement and lightness — the capacity to recover momentum when energy wanes.
Sage — whose Latin name means to save — has long been revered as a sacred plant. It cleanses, protects, and strengthens. Its slightly bitter fragrance is linked to purification of both spaces and bodies. In infusion, it soothes heavy digestion and supports overall balance. Symbolically, it stands for wisdom and continuity.
