Parsley is a very popular plant. It is used in the preparation of soups and hot dishes, added to salads, eaten in its natural form, dried, frozen and canned. Not everyone knows that parsley is also used to treat many diseases and has healing, magical properties.
How is parsley used in magic, folk medicine? What is its use?
Parsley in magic
The first mention of parsley as a magical plant came from Ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt. Very often, flower merchants sold bouquets of lilies or roses, into which sprigs of green parsley were woven. This served as a reminder to the person that life is not eternal and that everything ends at some point. Parsley was a symbol of grief, sorrow and sorrow. Therefore, at funerals, food was always served with the addition of this plant.
In Egypt, there was a legend that the god Set dealt with the son of the god Osiris - Horus, tearing out his eyes. On the blood of Horus, the grass grew, which people now know as parsley. They began to identify it with grief, suffering and death and, like in Greece, was eaten only during the funeral.
In ancient Rome, parsley was first used to protect against evil spirits and negativity. To do this, people put a fresh twig of a plant in their pocket or attached to their clothes.
In the future, parsley really began to be used as a talisman against damage or the evil eye. Interestingly, it was only possible to sow it in the garden on Good Friday, only then could it save a person from negativity, evil forces and black magic. If sowed at a different time, then the grass could become dangerous. It was believed that in this case, the power of the devil himself would be contained in it.
In modern magic, parsley is used to attract money. To do this, make a bath with the addition of cinnamon and parsley, having previously infused them in boiling water for 2 hours. For the ritual to be effective, a special conspiracy must be read. After taking a magic bath, you cannot wipe yourself off with a towel, the water must dry on the body by itself. This ritual should be performed within 5 days.
It is believed that with the help of parsley, you can clean the apartment. To do this, you need to take a large bunch of grass, fill it with warm water and leave for 9 minutes. Then take out the parsley and sprinkle water on the room to be cleaned. The ritual should be performed by those who want to harmonize the space, eliminate negativity or remove damage.
The plant is also used to prepare a special magic balm that improves well-being, relieves stress and restores strength. Oregano, valerian, pine, blackberry and yellow bedstraw flowers are added to parsley. All plants are put in a jar, filled with water and insisted. Then they drink it for a week.
The healing properties of parsley
The plant contains a large amount of vitamins and minerals. It contains almost as much carotene as carrots. In terms of the amount of vitamin C, parsley is not inferior to citrus fruits and black currants. It contains enough iron, magnesium, calcium and phosphorus in order to saturate the human body with the necessary nutrients.
Parsley has truly unique healing properties. It can have a positive effect on the functioning of the thyroid gland. It copes well with diseases of the genitourinary system and kidneys. Parsley can be used as an anti-inflammatory. It helps to normalize the digestive system, has a beneficial effect on the stomach and intestines. Some people believe that consuming parsley on a daily basis improves vision significantly.
It is important to remember that when preparing medicinal decoctions and infusions, you should follow the exact recipe and use the finished drink strictly according to the scheme, after consulting with a specialist. Otherwise, parsley can have a negative effect on the body and worsen the patient's condition.
