St. John's wort in folk medicine is used to treat many diseases: rheumatism, colds, headaches. It relieves problems with the liver, stomach, bladder. Not so long ago, it was discovered that the plant is an excellent antidepressant and has a beneficial effect on the nervous system. In ancient times, people believed that St. John's wort was able not only to improve health, but also to protect against evil spirits.
What are the useful and medicinal properties of St. John's wort? How is it used in magic?
St. John's wort from a hundred diseases
St. John's wort contains a huge amount of healing substances. This allows it to be used for the prevention and treatment of a number of diseases. Infusions and decoctions from the plant are used as an analgesic, antirheumatic, diuretic, wound healing, choleretic, regenerating agent.
An aqueous tincture of St. John's wort flowers is used to treat the heart, migraines, colds. It helps with diseases of the digestive and genitourinary systems. It is believed that there are practically no contraindications for use. But it is better to first consult with a specialist in order to exclude individual intolerance to the product.
St. John's wort was considered one of the most effective remedies for diseases in Russia. It was consumed fresh and dried, brewed tea, made infusions and decoctions. "The herb from a hundred diseases" - this is how our ancestors called the plant.
The collection of St. John's wort begins in June on Midsummer's Day. The plant is cut almost entirely, knitted in small bunches and hung in the shade to dry. It is best to collect St. John's wort away from roads and large settlements. Dried grass can be stored for up to 3 years.
Oil is also prepared from the plant. For this, fresh flowers are placed in a transparent container, poured with good olive oil, covered with a lid and allowed to stand in the sun for a week. After that, squeeze the flowers through cheesecloth. This oil is great for healing wounds, cuts and abrasions. It is used to relieve pain in rheumatism, sprains and muscle pain.
It is important to remember that you cannot engage in herbal medicine using St. John's wort for more than 2 weeks. After the course of treatment, you should definitely take a break for at least a month. It is not recommended to use the herb on its own for people suffering from pressure surges and hypertension. With external use of St. John's wort, there are practically no contraindications.
Magical properties
Since ancient times, St. John's wort has been considered one of the most powerful plants in magic. It was used not only for treatment, but also for various ceremonies and rituals, especially dedicated to Belobog.
Amulets and talismans were made from the plant. For example, in Mongolia, travelers always took with them dried St. John's wort, which protected them on the way from evil spirits, helped to overcome all difficulties.
With the help of St. John's wort, they clean the house. Special ceremonies for health and success, development of abilities, release from bad habits, attraction of wealth and well-being are done with grass.
To maintain health, you can make a small pillow filled with dried St. John's wort and place it under your head. The grass, filled with sunlight, will help to quickly cope with the disease and restore strength and energy.
