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Loosestrife. Legends, myths, symbolism, description, cultivation, methods of application

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  1. Photos, basic scientific information, legends, myths, symbolism
  2. Basic scientific information, legends, myths, symbolism
  3. Botanical description, reference data, useful information, illustrations
  4. Recipes for use in traditional medicine and cosmetology
  5. Tips for growing, harvesting and storing

Derbennik, Lythrum. Photos of the plant, basic scientific information, legends, myths, symbolism

Loosestrife Loosestrife

Basic scientific information, legends, myths, symbolism

Sort by: Derbennik (Lythrum)

Family: Fireweeds (Lythraceae)

Origin: The genus Derbennik includes perennial herbaceous plants originating from various regions of the world, including North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia.

Area: Plants of the genus Derbennik are distributed throughout the world, especially in temperate and tropical regions.

Chemical composition: Plants of the genus Derbennik contain phenolic compounds such as flavonoids, tannins and anthocyanins, as well as essential oils and carotenoids.

Economic value: Some species of Derbennik are used in landscape design due to their decorative flowers. In addition, some species have medical significance and are used in traditional medicine to treat various diseases such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, cough, and others. However, like many other plants, the genus Derbennik can have poisonous properties, so its use should be done with caution.

Legends, myths, symbolism: One of the legends associated with loosestrife says that in ancient Rome it was used to pump up the lungs of gladiators before fights. There is also a legend that the name of the plant comes from the word "derbat", as it was used to treat severe bruises and abrasions. The loosestrife can have symbolic meaning in various cultures. In some traditions, its properties were used to treat and fight diseases. Therefore, it can be used as a symbol of health, longevity and vitality. It can also be used as a symbol of protection and security. In folk medicine, this type of mint has been used as an antiseptic and insect repeller. Therefore, it can be a symbol of protection from disease and danger. In addition, loosestrife can be used as a symbol of good luck and success, as its properties were used to improve digestion and promote health. It can also symbolize strength and endurance. Thus, loosestrife can be used as a symbol of health, longevity, protection, good luck and strength.

 


 

Derbennik, Lythrum. Description, illustrations of the plant

Loosestrife. Legends, myths, history

Loosestrife

The Russian name is loosestrife loosestrife (recruitment, water skrypy, wild cornflowers, oak tree, bloodthirsty, shag, boletus, plakun-grass).

The scientific name of loosestrife in translation from the ancient Greek language means "spilled, clotted blood." It hints at the hemostatic properties of this plant. The species name of loosestrife is associated with willow, since both plants have narrow, elongated leaves.

The Russian name "derbennik" comes from the Old Russian dialect word "derba", which meant swampy places or unplowed virgin lands. It is there that these plants are most often found in nature.

In warm and humid weather, drops of water flow from the leaves of the loosestrife, so in everyday life it is called "plakun-grass".

There is an old legend that the tears of the Virgin, who mourned Christ, turned into "plakun-grass".

Author: Martyanova L.M.

 


 

Loosestrife. Interesting plant facts

Loosestrife

"There is a grass named plakun, it grows near rivers and lakes, it is high in hemp, the color of crimson ..." - this is how the ancient herbologists represented one of the mysterious plants - loosestrife, endowed from time immemorial with the nickname "plakun". At first it arose in legends and fairy tales, but later it penetrated into botanical use.

According to the legends, plakun-grass "opens access to the cursed treasure, overcomes evil spirits, makes evil spirits cry." They collected plakun-grass at dawn on Ivanov's day from the sixth to the seventh of July. When digging out the root, it was not supposed to carry any iron things with you.

There was even a kind of spell: "Cryer! Cryer! You cried for a long time and a lot, but you cried a little, do not roll your tears across the open field, do not spread your howl across the blue sea. Be afraid of evil demons, half-demons, old Kiev witches. And they will not give you submission, drown them in tears, but they will run away from your disgrace, shut them up in the pits of the underworld.

According to popular beliefs, the plakun was considered to be "the mother of all herbs." They called him both wild cornflower, and oak forest, and coastline, and bloody, and willow-grass. In an old herbalist, it was recommended to keep plakun-grass clean, "give it to cattle that spins," and "which guys do not sleep, put in their heads ...".

Having long disliked swamps, ancient people were afraid of their mysterious lights, sounds and smells. It was believed that an unclean force was hiding in the swamps, which wanted to drag a person into a quagmire. And only plakun-grass can drive away this evil spirit, which is why it was recommended to carry it with you. Loosestrife flowers are very similar to swaying torches. According to ancient Russian belief, they were torches in the hands of the free Volga and Don Cossacks, who walked along the rivers on skiffs and plows.

Often the Cossacks sailed far into the sea and often returned to the shore at night. If the sky was cloudless, the Cossacks were guided by the stars, but when the stars faded under a layer of clouds, they lit torches to attract the attention of the lighthouse on duty and not collide with reefs. With torches they went ashore and threw them on the ground. And the torches sprouted purple flowers.

During heavy dew, bright tears drip from the flowers. The old people assure that these flowers mourn the parting with the Cossacks.

It is easy to find loosestrife in thickets of willow and alder, in water meadows and in sedge marshes. It is very beautiful and may well decorate wet areas of the garden and, towering, show off in a bouquet.

Author: Krasikov S.

 


 

Loosestrife. Useful information

Loosestrife

If we talk about plants for coastal zones, then we can not help but recall the Derbenniki. Oh, how good they are and are appropriate almost everywhere. And water has no equal!

Another name for plakun-grass (Lythrum salicaria), comes from the Greek "lytron" - spilled, coagulated, blood. And the name of our derbennik comes from the ancient Russian "derba" - a damp, swampy place. And these are not all names - recruiter, willow grass - because its leaves look like willow leaves; blood tank - for the fact that it stops the blood in wounds and cuts.

The name plakun-grass appeared due to the peculiarity of the plant to remove excess moisture, which the loosestrife absorbs a lot, in the form of drops on the leaves. And these droplets are very similar to tears. It is noteworthy that, having arisen in legends and fairy tales, the name "plakun-grass" is also used by botanists.

There is an old legend. The mother took her sons to war. And she was so bored, so worried that every free minute she went out onto the road and looked into the distance. A month has passed, another, no news. Anxious mother, tears roll down her cheeks and fall on a dusty road. And so the year went by. The mother's heart could not stand it, she fell ill and died. But where the tears had soaked into the ground, a huge bush grew with bright flowers, whose leaves weep at dawn. Soon the sons returned. They are saddened by their irreparable loss. The sons collected drop by drop nectar from the leaves, a whole vessel. And people called him "mother's tear".

Loosestrife

In ancient Slavic legends, miraculous properties were attributed to herbs. Stories about nine magical herbs have survived to this day, with the help of which miracles can be performed. And "Mother of all herbs" - weeping-grass! They believed that it was the loosestrife that humbles the satanic forces, makes them obedient to the will of man, destroys the spells of sorcerers and witches, saves from the devilish temptation and disease, gives the power to command spirits, take possession of treasures. According to the Belarusian belief, if a plakun-grass is tied to the leg of a dumb rooster, then it will surely sing in the place where the treasure is buried. Oh, to find a dumb rooster!

People believed that this plant is also a powerful amulet. When the house was being built, a little dried loosestrife grass was poured under each corner, and from evil spirits they fumigated the room with it. If you wear a cross from the root of a loosestrife, it will ward off damage and the evil eye. In addition, it protects a person from various types of fever, makes him invisible. A knot of loosestrife and nettle removes fear, instills in a person self-confidence.

But since we are talking about gardens, one thing can be said - near the water, in a mixborder, at the gate - everywhere a loosestrife will come in handy! And if he really protects from evil forces, then the benefits are obvious.

 


 

Derbennik, Lythrum. Recipes for use in traditional medicine and cosmetology

cultivated and wild plants. Legends, myths, symbolism, description, cultivation, methods of application

Ethnoscience:

  • To treat diarrhea: insist 1 tablespoon of dried loosestrife leaves in a glass of boiling water for 10-15 minutes. Then drink the resulting infusion 2-3 times a day to reduce the symptoms of diarrhea.
  • For the treatment of cough: grind a few leaves of loosestrife and insist them in a glass of boiling water for 10-15 minutes. Then drink the resulting infusion 2-3 times a day to improve cough symptoms.
  • For the treatment of wounds: crush a few loosestrife leaves and apply to the wound to speed up its healing.
  • For the treatment of diseases of the urinary system: insist 1 tablespoon of dried loosestrife leaves in a glass of boiling water for 10-15 minutes. Then drink the resulting infusion several times a day to improve the function of the urinary system.
  • For the treatment of liver diseases: insist 1 tablespoon of dried loosestrife leaves in a glass of boiling water for 10-15 minutes. Then drink the resulting infusion 2-3 times a day to improve liver function.

Cosmetology:

  • To reduce skin inflammation: crush a few loosestrife leaves and mix them with tea tree oil. Apply the resulting mixture to the skin to reduce inflammation and irritation.
  • To improve skin color: insist 1-2 tablespoons of dried loosestrife leaves in a glass of boiling water for 10-15 minutes. Then use this infusion as a facial cleanser or as a toner to improve skin tone and texture.
  • To reduce the appearance of wrinkles: crush a few loosestrife leaves and mix them with avocado oil. Apply the resulting mixture to the skin and leave for 10-15 minutes, then rinse with water to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and improve skin elasticity.
  • To moisturize the skin: grind a few loosestrife leaves and mix them with honey. Apply the resulting mixture on the skin and leave for 15-20 minutes, then rinse with water to moisturize the skin.

Attention! Before use, consult with a specialist!

 


 

Derbennik, Lythrum. Tips for growing, harvesting and storing

cultivated and wild plants. Legends, myths, symbolism, description, cultivation, methods of application

The loosestrife is a herbaceous plant of the crimson family, which grows beautifully in many parts of the world.

Tips for growing, harvesting and storing loosestrife:

Cultivation:

  • The loosestrife loves sunny places and fertile soils with a good drainage system.
  • Propagated by seeds, seedlings or cuttings.
  • Planting seeds is carried out to a depth of no more than 1-2 cm. Seedlings and cuttings can be planted in the ground in spring or summer.
  • The loosestrife can become invasive, so control its growth.

Preparation and storage:

  • It is best to collect flower tops in early summer.
  • Dry loosestrife in a dark, cool and dry place. To retain the maximum amount of nutrients, use the low temperature drying method.
  • Store dry loosestrife in glass jars or other airtight containers in a cool, dry place.

Looseberry can be used to make teas or tinctures that have a calming and anti-inflammatory effect. Also, loosestrife can be used as a dye in the manufacture of fabrics.

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