The Voynich Botanical Plants
Folio 41r Back to Plant List
Folio 41r. Oregano/marjoram (Origamum vulgare). Oregano in medieval times, like today, was an important herb for flavoring soups, stews and salads and “before the discovery of hops it was used in the brewing of beer. It was attached to the head to cure a cold and when drunk with wine it warmed the stomach and comforted the digestion It was grown for its flavour and beauty.” (2) (A)
(2) Freeman, M., Herbs, for the Medieval Household, The Grete Herball
(A) Drawings that are probably copies of illustrations found in other herbals