The medical practitioners of ancient Greece relied heavily on the use of healing herbs. Families would grow their own herb gardens to create oils and incenses. Many of the herbs that we use in the kitchen even today, such as sage, thyme, calendula, mint, chives and parsley, were then originally included in healing ointments, poultices and powders. The Greeks also attributed powers and symbolism to certain herbs; for example, dill was considered a sign of wealth while marjoram was used in marriage wreaths as a symbol of love and happiness.