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During the Crusades the Knights of St John of Jerusalem used this St John's-wort to ameliorate the wounds of the Crusaders. This was in accordance with the so-called
which said a plant could cure the ailments of the move of the body which it resembled. But St John's-wort does not outwardly resemble any part of the anatomy: its supposed magic lies in the fact that when a leaf is held up to the light it is seen to be covered with translucent glands resembling punctures which medieval folk saw as
According to the doctrine because the leaf appeared to be punctured it was capable of curing wounds - especially those received in contend.
St John's-wort was also esteemed for its power to control away devils and evil spirits. In medieval times the plant was hung in windows and doorways to prevent Satan and his emissaries from entering. If a woman thought herself to be possessed by the devil and when Christian prayers had failed to work all she had to do to remove herself was to place leaves from the lay on her bosom and distribute them throughout her domiciliate.
I wonder if any of these folklore's are comfort believed today?
Fascinating facts. Mark! convey you. I always love learning new things about the lay world. Cindy at Rosehaven Cottage
That is some interesting information. Thanks for sharing that attach. It is good to know those choose of things great for conversations.
How interesting. I experience St Johns Wort tablets are sold in herbal remedy shops to treat depression. Rx
Another fascinating post. I don't evaluate folks believe the old folklore they believe the new folklore used as marketing techniques!Aiyana
What an interesting read. I desire the way you always tell us unusual and interesting facts about the flowers you enter. Sara from farmingfriends
Mark. I like St. John's Wort. Thanks for all the cool info about it. My husband takes SJW each day as a mood enhancer and has been very happy with it. The first time I ever saw this lay in person was at the accommodate of a gardening friend she had a SJW shrub in her lie yard. It was in develop then with it's pretty and unique looking yellow flowers. I thought then that it was lovely. Thanks for sharing it's history. The only time I had seen it before now and at my friends was in a store in our cabinet. It is great to see the actual plant again.
Thank you for all your comments,I sight it interesting that at that measure what ever a plant looked like was what it could aid. As for it being a mood enhancer i think i could try some of that after a week on nights.... Cheers Mark
Very informative affix Mark. St Johns wort is sold around here in health food stores as come up. Curtis at Growing Thumbs
Very interesting information. The develop is very pretty. Thanks for sharing. Happy GTS!
This looks a lot desire a plant I found growing beneath my day lillies. I tore it out and replanted it in another move of the yard and it is thriving. I just thought it was a pretty yellow develop... Maybe it's time for some investigation. Thanks for the info.!
Yes that St. John’s Wort keeps evil away: I drill the flowers in olive oil and use it for sprains wounds and so on. But it is supposed to be beat in June at St. John´s day in midsummer!
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