In the past a physician may well have prescribed love potions. A well known love salve prepared for that day consisted of marigold, thyme, marjoram, honey and white viniger.

The marigold is the flower of the sun which represents fertility. The breasts, hips and stomach are annointed and while lying down on the bed repeat the following three lines : St Luke St Luke, be kind to me, In dreams let my true love see.

That night in your dreams you shall see the vision of your future spouse

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