ANCIENT MAGIC PLANTS #5
Let's continue this fabulous trip in ancient times
with magic plants ...
Absinthe
(Asteraceae)
It is found in Europe, Asia and North Africa.
She likes dry and limestone places.
It has been used since antiquity to treat digestive problems,
and also as anti-poison against the hemlock, served to perform abortions.
Its main active sunstance is thujone,
who is in the drink "the green-fairy" alcool very fortentre 40 and 90 ° !!!
It was banned in France in 1915, having caused many ravages of alccolisme
in the population.
It is used as an infusion to stimulate the appetite,
against colic and intestinal parasites.
cornflower
(Asteraceae)
It comes from Mediterranean regions and has spread all over the world
with the cultivation of cereals.
There is more less and less because of the use of herbicides.
Its Greek name is "Kentaurion", the centaur Chiron would have used it to cure
his injuries caused by Hercules.
Blueberry water has been used since the Middle Ages by women
to illuminate their eyes!
It is used as an infusion to regulate digestion.
I remember it in not having seen much in my childhood,
alas it is no longer the case.
"If"
(Taxaceae)
Evergreen tree with reddish-brown bark.
It was found everywhere in Europe, Asia and Africa, but it is becoming more and more rare.
It is now a protected species.
It is extremely toxic.
In prehistory, men used poison to put on their arrows!
For the Celts it was a sacred tree, a symbol of immortality.
He served at all times to create strong bow.
Formerly the Needles of If were used fresh against the bite of snakes and rabies!
Now its molecule Taxol is used in treatment for cancer.
Still amazing plants that never cease to amaze me.
Waiting for the next, I wish you a good week.
The photos are from https://pixabay.com/en/
References:
http://www.panier-du-bien-etre.com/herboristerie/bleuet/
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absinthe_(plante)
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/If_commun
Tes articles sur les plantes sont vraiment agréables à lire et les photos toujours très belles. J'ai appris plein de choses sur le bleuet.
Merci encore, oui les bleuets égayaient tellement nos campagnes avant , que de bons souvenirs !
Taxaceae grows a lot near my home. I knew it was poison but not that it has use for cancer treatment or was praised by the Celts. Thank you for the post.
Yes it is used with a specific dosage otherwise it is harmful, happy to bring you a new knowledge!
Do you mean "blueberry" or cornflower water for eyes? ( I know the latter works very well to soothe eyes, but you write blueberry: is that something new I should know about?!)And what do you mean by "If" for the yew?
There are translation errors with google translation sometimes, sorry.
C' est l'eau de bleuet
interesting article, i like the part about blueberry tea and the centaur, i love mythology :) i left a vote and have followed you, if you get time maybe come check out my blog on gardenign and see if there is anything you like
Ah glad to meet someone passionate about mytology!
I'm coming to see your blog tonight.
are you into the romans and their mythology? i am, also collect old roman coins.
Yes, I found some Roman coins during my walks in nature!
bucolique, magique, fantastique... attends, je cherche ce qui pourrait encore rimer en "ique" pour féliciter ton post... pique nique ? oui, ça sonne bien. Tes posts invitent à vivre en plein air et observer la nature, encore encore encore jusqu'à la contemplation. Merci !
Ahaha!! Oui un pique-nique, respirer l'air pur, goûter les bonnes choses
et découvrir toute cette flore merveilleuse!
Merci de m'apporter ta dynamique !!!