It is unlikely that there is another plant in the world that would receive such fame and would enjoy such fame as a small, modest, blue forest with a firm, shining like a lingonberry leaves, worn in Russian name "periwinkle" .N. Zolotnitsky. Flowers in legends and legends
The Roman legend about the origin of this flower is as follows: once the goddess Flora descended to the ground, bent before a violet and began to give her affection. She smoothed the violet petals and awarded her a delicate scent. Seeing this, periwinkle asked Flora to distinguish him with something, at least to give the same smell as that of violets, but Flora refused.
“Then give me some gift that would level me up with violet. I look so much like a violet flower, but everyone loves her, and no one likes me, ”asked the periwinkle. Flora condescended: “Good. You will be known forever, even when the violet fades. ” Daring, periwinkle asked to make his flower larger than violets, to which he received consent. But at the same time Flora warned him that magnitude has always been the opposite of depth.
And then periwinkle again asked Flora to give him a name. Flora exclaimed: “Ah, unbearable! You want to by all means defeat your modest neighbor. So let your name be the expression of your stubborn character! From now on, you will be called the “first winner”.
In Switzerland. as an evergreen, periwinkle was transferred from the forest to the garden, and, as a symbol of eternal love and never-ending memory, from the garden to the cemetery.
In Germany, periwinkle is considered a rival of forget-me-not and enjoys universal love. He served as a symbol of the onset of spring, as it were, the first signs of spring flowers.
Vinca attributed magical powers. It is said that when planted in a garden, he brings happiness, and when placed in a bouquet, unchanging love. It is believed that periwinkle is eternal, as thought is eternal.
From ancient times on the wreaths of periwinkle wondered about marriage. He was known as a witch recognition tool. Suspecting a man in intercourse with evil spirits, medieval inquisitors threw vinca leaves on a hot pan, and if the leaf bounced off, the victim indulged in fire.
Somewhat later, joyful ones began to replace black superstitions. According to legend, those who planted periwinkle near the house will wait for happiness.
According to the Germans, periwinkle has the property to drive evil spirits. But for this it should be collected in the fall between August 15 and September 8. If the periwinkle torn at this time is worn on itself, then neither the devil nor any other evil spirits will have power over the one wearing it.
And if you hang it over the front door of the house, then no evil will penetrate the house. And therefore, a broken periwinkle should never be thrown into the yard at the litter, but always into a stream so that it does not die of thirst.
In the German Alps from periwinkle they make wreaths and hang them over the windows, believing that it prevents lightning. Tyroleans believe that periwinkle helps to detect the witch.
Blue eyes of periwinkle with chronological accuracy suggest time, opening the petals at six in the morning and closing them at five in the evening.
It is believed that the dried vinca flower, mixed with food, can bewitch a person, cause his love.
The use of small periwinkle for medicinal purposes has been known since ancient times. In the recipes of traditional medicine, it was used for diarrhea, bleeding, tuberculosis, scurvy. Outwardly, the periwinkle preparations were used for injuries, rashes, and itching of the skin. In the ancient recipes of traditional medicine, it was used as a sedative, reducing dizziness and headache.
Vinca preparations have a positive effect on the work of the heart, increase the resistance of capillaries. Infusion of periwinkle small is used as a hemostat for uterine and intestinal bleeding, as well as astringent and antimicrobial agents.
Recipes of traditional medicine
- Periwinkle decoction of leaves is used for hypertension: 1 tablespoon of crushed leaves pour 1 cup boiling water, boil for 20 minutes in a water bath, cool, drain. Take 1/3 cup three times a day.
Gargling with periwinkle herb decoction is used for sore throat and toothache.
Infusion of periwinkle herb is also used for hypertension. To prepare the infusion, take 1 tablespoon of the crushed leaves of the plant, pour 1 cup of water (preferably boiling water), boil in a water bath for 15 minutes, cool, strain, squeeze the remaining raw material. Take 3 times a day for 1/3 cup.
When using periwinkle it should be remembered that this plant is poisonous, therefore, it is necessary to consult a doctor !!!
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Magic is a magic that has long been attracted by its mystery, peculiarity and unexploredness. Superstitions, prejudices and folk tales are combined into one before the magical properties. So with periwinkle, since antiquity, the value of this plant was not only beauty and decoration, but a direct connection with magic was constantly attributed. What is the power of periwinkle, how and where is it better to use it, and is it really such an action, as people say about it?
Periwinkle and love
Love and family relationships - this is what girls often dream about, what they usually guess, and for which they are ready to go for the most unexpected things, so that the beloved is always there. In order to protect their relationships or to gain new ones, they most often use periwinkle, so be attentive and wind up on his mustache, his magical property.
- For a more passionate atmosphere in the matrimonial bedroom, it is necessary to scatter the periwinkle under the bed.
- The girl, who carries with her inflorescence of periwinkle, attracts the attention of men.
- Unmarried men guess at their betrothed, dipping wreaths woven from periwinkle into a container with water or a pond. If the wreath is not drowned, and the petals of flowers come together, it means that this year the beloved will surely meet.
- On New Year's Eve, girls dreaming of being married and marriage, decorating Christmas bread with periwinkle inflorescences.
- In order for the marriage to be strong and the spouses to live in complete harmony and idyll, it is necessary to sew a vinca twig into the pillow.
- Planted periwinkle near the house means a strong family, and inseparability, since such a marriage will be long and strong, because this plant helps to keep love and understanding in the house.
- All who believe in magic, know that you can bewitch the beloved with the periwinkle decoction.
The value of periwinkle worldwide and at all times
In many countries, periwinkle is valued as a very strong and powerful plant that is capable of beneficially influencing various spheres of life, extolling the cult of goodness, well-being, family union and eternal memory.
- In Germany, the value of periwinkle lies in the divination for early marriage. For Germans, periwinkle is a symbol of joy, well-being and life. It is believed that the growing periwinkle on the windowsill, or simply standing in a vase, will protect the house from thunder and lightning.
- In Slavic peoples, the value of periwinkle is manifested in the respect of the dead, because planting this plant on the graves is a common practice, as it symbolizes the eternal memory of the dead, which is able to pass centuries.
- In the Middle Ages, the attitude to periwinkle was very reverent, since its role was unique and special. In those days, strong persecution had a connection with the devil and involvement in witchcraft, so periwinkle was one of the best ways to identify a witch. It was the wreaths with this plant that helped to improve the witch among many women. Also on the court with the help of this flower found out the possible involvement in the devil. Vinca tried to protect children from the evil eye. They also defended the sheep, because according to popular belief, on the eve of the feast of Saint Yana, evil spirits took away whole flocks of sheep, and in order to prevent this, it is necessary to shower the sheds with periwinkle with salt. The witches tried to harm the cow and her milk, so fumigating cattle with periwinkle helped not only to protect themselves from the witch’s tricks, but also to restore the spoiled milk. For this, the milk was covered with periwinkle - three times.
- During antiquity, witches were also identified with the help of periwinkle. The periwinkle inflorescences were put on a red-hot frying pan; if they bounced off, then the guilty one was a witch, and she was burned at the stake.
- In the Czech Republic, the periwinkle decoction is used to clean the weapon, as it is believed that after it gets inside the decoction of this plant, the bullet will definitely hit the target.
Use of periwinkle to honor the memory of the dead
Special attention has long been paid to the dead, so the power of periwinkle was used in this direction. Thus, the deceased was washed with a decoction of periwinkle, and at the funeral they sprayed the dead body of the deceased with holy water, into which it was the branch of this plant that was dipped. There is a belief that if young girls, children or unmarried guys are buried, then it is necessary to put a periwinkle branch in the coffin or use this flower as a clothing supplement. Very often, as a sign of eternal memory, periwinkle is planted on the graves, thereby emphasizing their attitude towards the deceased.
Folk superstitions about periwinkle
Folk omens and legends very often concern periwinkle, since its value from ancient times could not remain unnoticed, therefore many signs associated with this flower are transmitted from generation to generation.
- To restore the memory, you need to look thoughtfully at the periwinkle for a long time, then all the gaps will disappear.
- In folk medicine, periwinkle infusions are used not only to improve memory, but also all brain activity and blood circulation, because with regular use, the vessels in the brain are cleaned.
- Periwinkle has a special power for people who suffer from hypertension or have suffered a stroke.
- To protect the house from bad looks and slander, on top of the door broadcast periwinkle, which serves as a very powerful amulet.
- The presence in the house of this plant is very luring money, so disregard of this advice can destabilize the financial situation of the family.
- This plant is considered the most powerful protection from snakes, so in places where they can be found, often planted periwinkle or arrange bouquets of these flowers.
- Periwinkle - is a national amulet against slander, curses, evil eyes and evil talk.
- Wild animals also fear this plant so they will never come close if they sense its scent.
Basic rules for collecting periwinkle in order to enhance its effectiveness
For a very long time, periwinkle is considered the best way to deal with a variety of problems, so the procedure for collecting this plant should occur as a special ritual, because this is the only way you can count on success.
It is believed that the maximum effect can be achieved if properly assemble it, strictly observing the lunar calendar, as well as sentencing the right words. So, collecting periwinkle for healing and magical properties is necessary when the moon is 1, 9, 11 or 13 nights. On other days, the value of the plant is reduced to zero. Harvesting periwinkle should be exclusively “pure” person, who has only good intentions. In addition, it is necessary when collecting flowers, to sentence a kind of spell: “I call you, because you have extremely useful properties, because you appeared before me in all its glory. You are guarding and protecting me so that I may remain unharmed, then neither poison, nor slander, nor water will be terrible to me. ” Speaking to yourself these words, you at the subconscious level increase the magical power of the plant, so it has no equal in the fight against many problems.
Unusual properties of periwinkle
This flower is unique in its kind, as it is fighting for life to the last. After all, when in a bouquet consisting of a multitude of flowers, all the inflorescences have long faded, the periwinkle will smell sweet until the last drop remains in the vase. And if you decide to plant this plant in your flower bed, it is enough to take one flower from a vase, drop it in, and it will start very quickly and grow.
The periwinkle foliage is strong enough, so it easily has all the signs of vitality and long-lasting freshness. That is why periwinkle can be considered as a symbol of life, if it grows in a flower bed near a house or in a park, as well as a symbol of love and eternal memory, if it is planted in a cemetery.
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Periwinkle - low-key perennial, which causes a feeling of tenderness and emotion. This evergreen plant is a symbol of devotion and loyalty, and many beautiful legends about love and eternal memory are associated with it. In addition, in many countries, the periwinkle is attributed to magical properties and used in rituals.
Simple agrotechnology
Periwinkle, or vinka (Vinca) blooms in. In this last spring month and in the beginning of summer, the vinka blooms very profusely. Individual flowers will appear until late autumn. In most species, the leathery leaves remain green all year round. Periwinkle is unpretentious, feels great in a sunny place, in shading and even in the shade. The intensity of illumination affects the quality of flowering: in the shade of flowers is less, but the leaves become more tender. An ideal place for periwinkle - half shade. Variegated forms are better planted in lighter areas.
Periwinkles will bush well if their shoots regularly pinch or shorten. Along the way, you can do this plant reproduction. Creeping shoots have the beginnings of roots in all nodes, so the cuttings form the root system very quickly. I cultivate periwinkle in a new place like this: cut off excess shoots and drop them in, or partially sprinkle them with earth. Pre-cut the longest stalks into cuttings with two to three internodes. Sometimes I propagate this plant by dividing adult bushes. Mainly in order to rejuvenate them. In dry weather I water regularly. If it is rainy, then there is no need for watering. Do not neglect rooting cuttings. They take root easily and quickly, which allows for a short time to get additional planting material.
Best of all, periwinkle grows on fertilized and moderately hydrated loams or on cultivated garden lands. This plant is surprisingly unpretentious in relation to the composition and density of the soil, it grows even among. My periwinkle grows in a flat broad band along one side of the fence. Once, he crawled from his neighbors through the rare crevices of a deaf fence and began to develop new lands. It grew on the path and between the cement tiles laid on the sand. Not afraid of periwinkle even dog legs. Only a lawnmower and prolonged (stagnant) waterlogging can harm him. I water the periwinkle moderately. Occasionally I feed with organic and mineral fertilizers. But with the loosening of the soil under the bushes, it is better to abstain, since this often ends up with pulling out bunches of shoots with roots on the chopper teeth.
The cheerful periwinkle leaves in the winter with green leaves. He suffers even severe frost near Moscow, when young shoots are covered with snow. In open, wind-blown places, it is better to cover the planting with dry leaves or spruce branches. At least for safety net. In April, when the snow melts, I lift and straighten the shoots pinned to the ground by a snowdrift. But even without this, periwinkle is quickly recovering itself. In late April - early May, I cut out the sprung or dried out shoots. At the same time, you can pin part of the stems to get a new planting material. In the future, periwinkle grows by itself. Of course, sometimes it is necessary to shorten its shoots and not allow the plant to grow strongly. Unless plans include the creation of a green carpet interspersed with blue flowers. Looking at this beautiful plant, you forget that the periwinkle is considered poisonous.
Periwinkle
Periwinkle (V. Minor) bred from the 14th century, it is much more popular than the great periwinkle. The height of the creeping evergreen shrub is from 10 to 20 cm, the length of the thin branching stems reaches 60 cm. The leaves are short, elliptical. In the species of periwinkle flowers simple, blue or blue. In diameter about three centimeters. They sit on long straight peduncles up to 20 cm in height. The small periwinkle has decorative garden forms: belotsvetkovaya (with white flowers) and terry (with blue terry flowers). Bred periwinkle with reddish (simple and double) flowers. Garden forms and leaf color vary. It can be variegated, golden-motley and white-bonded. These vinca bushes look very elegant, although they bloom worse than monotonous ones. And they grow slower.
Great periwinkle
Great periwinkle (V. Major) often bred in the Crimea and the Caucasus. It also grows on the Mediterranean coast. Vinca leaves large ovate, large (4 - 8 cm long). Its simple light blue or blue flowers, which sit on the ends of the shoots, have a diameter of up to five centimeters. Flowering lasts from May to June. There are and variegated formwhich is less winter hardy. She needs such warming for the winter, from which she doesn’t stick out.
In addition to these two species, they are also used in decorative floriculture. periwinkle herbaceous and periwinkle pubescent.
Where are planted periwinkle?
Periwinkle is primarily used as a groundcover, creating thick, dense carpets and hummocks. It is also suitable for edging flower gardens (under the most severe control, not allowing it to creep away in all directions). Use this plant also as ampelnaya in hanging baskets, racks and on retaining walls. Individual bushes are grown in flower beds and rockeries. In five minutes you can create such a garden composition, about which they say: “Simple, but with taste”. To do this, put a stone or several stones near the periwinkle and beautifully distribute the lash shoots. Periwinkle is traditionally planted in cemeteries as a symbol of love and memory. Vinca Bush grows on the grave of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, who was very fond of this charming and life-affirming plant.
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