What is an overpower-herb: a plant, a talisman or a medicine

Description and distribution area of ​​overgrown grass

Ancient legends dubbed the water lily "mermaid flower". This name was given to her for a reason. The pagans believed that in fact they were underwater maidens, which during the day turn into beautiful delicate flowers, and at night they sink to the bottom again. According to the stories of the young men, during the matchmaking, they kept the overpowering grass with them in order to receive a positive answer from their chosen one. She also helped to defeat enemies, overcome diseases, and protected from the evil eye.

Odolen-grass belongs to the Water Lily family. The strong root system is highly branched, the stems are strong, long (up to 2 m). Leaf plates measuring 20-30 cm, heart-shaped, are on the surface. The flowers are large, with a diameter of 5 to 20 cm, of various colors.

Nymphaea, as this plant is also called, lives in water bodies no more than 2 m deep. The wild-growing water lily is found throughout Europe, from southern countries to Siberia.

Varieties and varieties of water lilies

Today, botany knows about five dozen species of nymphs. Below we will introduce you to the most beautiful representatives of their kind.

Nymphaea alba L

This variety grows only on the southern shores of the Gulf of Finland. The first water lilies appear at the beginning of summer and bloom until autumn. A long stem is crowned with a wide light green leaf and a large flower 20 cm in size. Snow-white petals with a cream shade frame a bright yellow-orange core.

Nymphaea tetragona

The plant is found in the territory of central Russia, as well as in the reservoirs of Siberia. A strong stem grows up to one and a half meters. The receptacle consists of four petals. The flower itself is not very large - its diameter is no more than 7 cm.The color is snow-white or pale pink.

Nymphaea odorata

It grows in Central America and has a distinct aroma. This species is characterized by dark green leaves with a red-burgundy back. The flower consists of more than 40 petals of a white or pinkish hue. The stamens are long, yellow-lemon in color, stand out well against the background of a delicate inflorescence.

Nymphaea sioux

An incredibly beautiful grass with an unusual color. Wide cordate leaf plates are dark green with carmine specks. The water lily itself is small, about 17 cm in size, and consists of 20 petals.

During flowering, the chameleon hue is constantly changing from carrot orange to red-burgundy.

Nymphaea wanvisa

Artificial variety bred by Thai breeders. Differs in a delicate refined aroma and an unusual marble color, consisting of a pink-orange palette. The flower is quite large, up to 20 cm in diameter, multi-petal. It blooms in July, continuing to bloom until the end of autumn.

Black princess

An unpretentious plant with a truly regal look.It is a lush flower, consisting of 40 petals, colored in a rich shade of Burgundy wine. The rosette is large, its diameter reaches 20 cm. Abundant flowering, continuous throughout the season.

Video "Properties of the overpower-grass"

This video describes the basic properties of a wild water lily.

Healing and healing properties

By the importance of the grass overpower for our ancestors, one can judge about its many beneficial properties:

• relieves headaches;
• used in the treatment of diseases of the female reproductive system;
• strengthens the central nervous system;
• helps in the fight against cancer;
• knocks down fever;
• treats rheumatism;
• lowers blood pressure;
• normalizes the work of the heart muscle;
• has an antiseptic and wound healing effect.

Possible harm and contraindications

Nymphaean medicines will not harm the body if the dosage is strictly observed. It is not recommended to take them only to the following categories:

• people with individual intolerance to the chemical components of the water lily;
• hypotension;
• people with chronic ailments of the gastrointestinal tract or urinary system in the acute stage;
• patients with serious psychiatric diagnoses;
• pregnant women;
• women during lactation;
• children under 12 years old.

Areas of application of overpower-grass

Nymphaea has been used for many centuries in various spheres of human life, including magic. We'll talk more about the versatility of the water lily below.

ethnoscience

Healers and healers use the herb overpower in the treatment of many diseases. So, in case of cardiac problems, they drink 50 ml of infusion of nymphaea and hawthorn flowers three times a day. Raw materials are steamed with boiling water, and then allowed to brew for 2-3 hours.

Herbal compresses help relieve joint pain. To do this, the freshly harvested roots are twisted through a meat grinder, wrapped with gauze and applied to the foci of pain.

To lower the temperature, take a decoction of fresh inflorescences. They are boiled for a quarter of an hour over low heat, after which they drink a quarter of a glass in the morning and in the evening.

Cosmetology

Odolen-herb is successfully used in cosmetology to whiten the skin and eliminate freckles. Also, the plant helps to cope with dermatological problems, soothing the inflamed skin. To do this, prepare a decoction of nymphea flowers, which are then washed twice a day.

The second cosmetic product will help strengthen the hair follicles. It consists of water lily roots infused with warmed beer. After washing with shampoo, rinse the hair with infusion, carefully massaging the scalp.

As a talisman

The ancient Slavs sincerely believed in the magical power of the overpowering grass. They made amulets and charms that they carried with them or kept in the house. Until now, to protect the hearth, needlewomen make "bereginas" - pupae from the stalks of nymphaea. Sometimes they are replaced with reeled dolls, inside of which dried grass is placed. Also, towels, shirts, bed linen or window curtains are decorated with schematic images of water lilies. This helps to increase material wealth, strengthen family relationships and protect yourself from the evil eye or damage.

It was not in vain that the grass overpowered played such an important role in the life of our ancestors. She not only helped to heal diseases, but also reliably protected from all sorts of troubles and helped in many important matters.