Plants and Their Religious Uses: A Sacred Connection I. Abstract From the time of the Old Testament to our modern age, plants have been utilized for a wide variety of uses. One such use is the usage of plants for religious purposes. Such applications include their use in Christian and Jewish tradition, medicine, superstition, Shamanism, and magic. From the Hebrews to the Egyptians, from Priests to modern Shaman, a wide variety of peoples have used …showed first 75 words of 2769 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2769 total…some plants achieved their spiritual importance, it is not difficult to relate to the powerful effect of the plants we surround ourselves with in our own culture. In growing popularity is Feng Shui, which emphasizes the use of plants for spiritual growth and serenity. Plants have also been said to enhance a person’s ability to think and concentrate. The value of plants in our daily lives is unmeasurable; their mystery is just as immensurable.