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
