The Herbal Roots of Salem Village:
An Intersection of Simples, Worts, and Witchcraft
Salem Village, Late 1691: A Prelude to Panic
In the late months of 1691, Salem Village in the Massachusetts Bay Colony found itself at the cusp of a tragic chapter in American history. This period, known for the infamous Salem Witch Trials, saw neighbors turn against each other under the grip of fear and superstition. Inte…