Friday, 16 February 2024

Plants We Used to Use 343. Purple loosestrife

Folklore ascribed 'magical powers' to Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria). It was said to enable development of psychic and precognitive skills. This plant was also claimed to calm wild animals. A 'tea' was used to treat diarrhoea; menstrual problems and bacterial infections and the plant directly applied to varicose veins; bleeding gums; haemorrhoids and eczema.
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