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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

Bellflower (Rapunzel Bellflower), Campanula rapunculus. Photos of the plant, basic scientific information, legends, myths, symbolism

Basic scientific information, legends, myths, symbolism

Sort by: Bluebell (Campanula)

Family: Campanulaceae

Origin: Europe Asia

Area: Bellflower is widespread in Europe and Western Asia.

Chemical composition: The plant contains saponins, carotene, essential oil, glycosides and other substances.

Economic value: The leaves, roots and stems of the bluebell are eaten as a vegetable plant. The plant is also used in medicine as a remedy for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and colds.

Legends, myths, symbolism: In Chinese culture, the bell symbolizes happiness and joy. In Japanese culture, this flower is a symbol of good luck and prosperity. In the German folk tale "Rapunzel", the bluebell plays an important role. In this tale, the bell was used by a magician to take the princess's daughter away when she was born. In addition, the bell was used by Rapunzel in order to save the prince from the wrath of the sorceress. In some European countries, such as Germany and Hungary, the bluebell is used as a symbol of national culture.

Bellflower (Rapunzel Bellflower), Campanula rapunculus. Description, illustrations of the plant

Bell. Legends, myths, history

Wonderful creatures of nature - bluebell flowers - appeared on earth long before man. And later, several millennia ago, people made the first man-made bells.

There are a lot of beautiful legends about bells. And in almost all legends, bell flowers are associated with their relatives - sounding bells and bells.

From time immemorial, bells have been ringing in Rus'. Bells on church towers measured the course of days in towns and villages, church bells accompanied everyday life, rejoiced with the good news on holidays. The bells and bells of the coachmen brightened up the monotonous way for travelers.

How did bells originate? They say that the familiar flower, the bell, served as the prototype of the bell. No wonder the Latin name of the bell (campanula) comes from the word "satrap" - a bell. In Italy, the bell tower is called the campanile.

Bluebells, or as these flowers are called in the Pskov region - bells, are a charming plant. Even in the old days, the bell flower adorned both noble estates and rural front gardens. We often meet him in meadows and fields, next to forest paths. And indeed, it is simply impossible to call it otherwise than a bell or a bell, the bell-shaped form is so clearly expressed in its flowers. Wonderful blue and purple flowers nod their beautiful heads, and a tender feeling embraces us.

Similar feelings were experienced by Pontius Myronius Peacock the Merciful (353-431), Bishop of Nolan. One day he was returning to Nola (a city in Ancient Rome) after reviewing his diocese. And he sat down to rest on a hill overgrown with bluebells. Amazing, fabulous beauty of the place enchanted.

And then, half asleep, he saw angels. They hovered around and, together with a light breeze, swayed the bells on their thin stems. The bells made gentle silver sounds, sweet as angels singing. Pontius Myronius wanted to share what he had heard with all people. Saint Peacock ordered a bronze copy of a wild flower from the master. Since then, we can all enjoy the wonderful ringing of bells.

But this is a legend, and archaeologists have discovered that the bells came to people from ancient times - even the Egyptians knew about them. But when the very first bell appeared is still a mystery.

Many legends about bells and bells circulated in Russia as well.

One of them spoke about the monks who created bells by analogy with the forest bell.

Another, even more romantic legend, told that the monks loved to see the bathing of virgins.

With pleasure, they listened to the ringing voices of the girls. And in order to prolong this pleasure, the monks invented bells - the bell shapes repeated the graceful forms of Russian beauties, and with their ringing they resembled wonderful girlish voices.

There is also such a legend.

One village girl was weaving wreaths of bells for herself, and her heart, open to the miracles and charms of magic, heard a wondrous sound, and the girl became sad, and began to melt before her eyes. A blacksmith lived nearby. And that blacksmith fell in love with her without memory, and he decided that he would create a sound similar to the sound of the sky. This is how the first man-made bell appeared.

Ancient Slavic legends claim that bells, along with other flowers - lilies of the valley, carnations, cornflowers, love to dance at night, with ash flower torches. They will gather, set fire to a dozen or two ash trees and quietly have fun. The sight is so curious that even the stars begin to blink in surprise.

And once a year - on the night of Ivan Kupala - you can hear the quiet chime of bells.

They also say that many flowers-bells appeared when dashing coachmen's songs and the ringing of bells under an arc announced the surroundings, and flowers sprouted exactly where the chimes of bells fell to the ground.

The people gave bells many affectionate names: bells, bells, bells, tambourines, doves, eagles, gorlanchiki, keys.

Bell in ancient times was considered a strong love spell. In order to attract her beloved, the girl tore off the bell at dawn, and then attached it to the shutter.

And if you carefully pick a flower and put it in a shoe, then luck will certainly accompany you. Remember to only ask: "Bell bell, bring me good luck until tomorrow night." But there is one condition - while you wear a flower, you will have to tell only the truth.

According to the Celtic flower horoscope of the Druids, the bell is the flower of people born from 1 to 11 June. It is believed that bell people keep little secrets all their lives. They do not like to reveal all the cards to others, they are successful in almost all areas of activity. Bell people are smart, conservative, reliable, good family men, they know how to find a pleasant company and good acquaintances, they love disputes.

In the language of flowers, the bell means: humility, humility, constancy.

According to another legend, the hat of the most musical gnome in the world, which he forgot in the meadow after a midnight concert, turned into a bell.

And here is what a lovely English fairy tale tells.

In ancient times, there lived a little elf girl called Forget-Me-Not. She was very beautiful and romantic. One day she heard the beautiful distant sounds of the village church bells. Divine sounds delighted her and she announced: whoever can make a bell that will make the same sweet and gentle sounds, she will give her hand and heart to him.

Whatever miracles of invention the elves showed, but they did not succeed.

But one elf guessed to resort to the help of fairies and asked them to tell him how to make wonderful bells. Fairies created tiny bells from pieces of the sky. They hung these bells on green stalks and put in them a small fragment of magic stars.

When the magical night passed, and a light morning breeze shook the lowered heads of the bells, a beautiful quiet ringing was heard to the delight of the elves. Gentle and pure sounds seemed to embody the most wonderful sounds of the universe. And Forget-me-not ran straight to the elf, threw her arms around his neck and kissed him.

The legend of the flower fairy and the spirit of the Deep.

The Spirit of the Deep, on one of his walks, met a flower fairy - the daughter of the Forest Spirit and fell in love with her. The owner of underground riches presented his beloved with excellent emeralds, sapphires, topazes, rubies; brought her bunches of grapes from solar amber.

But the fairy smiled and said:

- Your stones are beautiful, but there is no life in them.

Then Nedr prepared a new gift and invited the fairy to his underground kingdom. In a luxurious hall, a bouquet of unknown flowers flaunted in a crystal vase. Their stems and leaves were made of emerald, and the flowers were made of amethysts and sapphires. The shape of the flowers was unusual: five fused petals formed elegant cups, and the fairy admired the flowers.

Bowels gave a sign to his friend - the Wind. At the touch of the breeze, the stamens swayed, lightly hitting the petals, making gentle sounds at the same time. A divine symphony sounded in the Nedra Hall, and the fairy whispered:

- They're alive.

The flower fairy liked the bells made of gems so much that she instilled a soul into them, breathed life into them and settled them all over the planet.

Bells are not only visually attractive, but also useful. Many of them are good honey plants, there are also medicinal plants. The most popular in folk medicine is the crowded bell.

Its popular name is tributary grass (influx means illness, disease).

In folk medicine, it is used as a hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, sedative and analgesic.

Author: Martyanova L.M.

Bulb bell. Application of cooking

The bellflower is a favorite object of the collection of flower lovers. At the bell, jointed, onion, fleshy, sweetish-tasting rhizomes resembling turnips are formed.

In many countries of Europe, the Caucasus and Asia Minor, sweet and nutrient-rich rhizomes are eaten along with Jerusalem artichoke and sweet potatoes. They are eaten raw, boiled, stewed. However, most often used for cooking vegetable side dishes.

Author: Reva M.L.

Bellflower (Rapunzel Bellflower), Campanula rapunculus. Recipes for use in traditional medicine and cosmetology

Ethnoscience:

• Cough treatment: chop the roots and leaves of the bluebell and pour boiling water over them in a ratio of 1:5. Let stand 10-15 minutes, then strain and take 1/4 cup 3 times a day.
• Treatment for abdominal pain: brew 1 tablespoon of crushed roots and leaves of bluebell in 1 cup boiling water. Let it brew for 15-20 minutes, then strain and take 1/4 cup 2 times a day.
• Treatment of diseases of the urinary system: brew 2 tablespoons of crushed roots and leaves of the bluebell in 1 liter of boiling water. Let it brew for 2-3 hours, then strain and take 1/2 cup 3 times a day.
• Cold treatment: chop the roots and leaves of the bluebell and pour boiling water over them in a ratio of 1:3. Let stand 10-15 minutes, then strain and add 1-2 teaspoons of honey. Take 1/4 cup 3 times a day.
• Headache treatment: brew 2 tablespoons of crushed bluebell leaves in 1 cup boiling water. Let it brew for 10-15 minutes, then strain and take 1/4 cup 2 times a day.

Cosmetology:

• Face tonic: chop fresh bell leaves and pour boiling water over them. Let it brew for a few hours, then strain and apply to the face with a cotton pad. Tonic will help improve complexion and moisturize the skin.
• Mask for the face: mix crushed bluebell leaves with honey and a little olive oil to make a paste. Apply to face and leave on for 15-20 minutes, then rinse with warm water. The mask will help moisturize and nourish the skin, as well as soften it.
• Hand cream: mix crushed bluebell leaves with coconut oil and hand cream. Apply to hands and massage until completely absorbed. The cream will help moisturize and soften the skin of the hands, as well as protect it from the harmful effects of the environment.

Attention! Before use, consult with a specialist!

Bellflower (Rapunzel Bellflower), Campanula rapunculus. Tips for growing, harvesting and storing

Bellflower (Campanula rapunculus) is a plant that is often used in cooking and medicine.

Tips for growing, harvesting and storing bluebell:

Cultivation:

• Bellflower prefers to grow in sunny areas with well-drained soils.
• The plant can be grown both outdoors and in containers.
• The bellflower does not require special care, but needs regular watering and top dressing during the period of growth and flowering.

Workpiece:

• The bellflower is used as a vegetable. Edible are the rhizomes of the plant, which have a sweetish taste and resemble an artichoke.
• The rhizomes of the bluebell can be harvested in autumn, when the plant begins to wither. They should be thoroughly washed and dried in the sun or in a warm and dry place.
• Fresh rhizomes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 weeks.

Storage:

• Dried bluebell rhizomes can be stored in tightly closed containers in a cool and dry place for up to 1 year.

Please note that the plant can cause allergic reactions in some people, so before using it, you should make sure that there is no individual intolerance.

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