Tansy cut 2oz

Common tansy can be found in literature under a wide variety of names, including Bitter Butters, Cow Bitter, Golden Buttons, and even Mugwort, though Tansy, or Tanactum Vulgaris, should not be confused with Artimesia Vulgaris. Whatever it is called however, it was first used thousands of years ago by the Ancient Greeks, who regarded it as a medicinal herb. This continued for quite some time, with it being grown in the medicinal gardens of Charlemagne and being widely used throughout the middle ages. During this time it was used for contrary purposes, being used to help conceive, prevent miscarriages and yet induce abortion. It was also utilized for treating digestive problems, fevers, sores and even measles. In the future it was also associated with funerals and mourning, due to its use in warding off insects and worms in the funeral practices of New England.