#sacred plants

[asinusrufus]

"Wild lettuce (Lactuca virosa) is a very common Solanaceae, from whose dried leaves and the decoction of its stems a hypnotic is obtained, the effect of which is proportional to the amount of vegetable reduced. It was known to the Assyrians, and among the ancient Egyptians it was a plant sacred to the god Min, the fertility god, and to the god Set in an erotic context in which he ends up pregnant after having eaten lettuce on which the semen of his rival, Horus, has been spilled (Manniche, 1989: 113). As a medicinal remedy, it appears in various formulas, for example, to relieve coughs or to remedy ear purulences, as recorded in the Ebers Papyrus (40, 64, 80, 312, 467). Dioscorides notes in this regard that its virtue is analogous to that of the opium poppy, as it relieves pain and makes one sleepy, which is why it was often mixed with meconium:

Drinking the seed of lettuce, it is useful to those who continually dream very lustful dreams, and restrains the venereal appetites.

Dried latex, also called lactucarium or lettuce opium, produces effects similar to opium, without any of the disadvantages of the latter (...) Theophrastus (Hist. pl., IX, 8, 2) refers to it as mekonion, a Greek name clearly alluding to opium, in a context in which it can only mean the Lactura virosa. In the Caucasus and Turkestan, Lactuca virosa is a plant of the dervishes, who consume its latex pure or mixed with hashish in order to have visions and enter into a trance". Carlos C. Wagner, Las drogas sagradas en la Antigüedad.

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[stromuprisahat]

Velký význam v Perunově kultu se rovněž přisuzoval posvátnému stromu, kterým byl v tomto případě dub, jenž stál také u ostatních indoevropských národů na čelném místě jako symbol boha hromů a blesků (např. germánský Thor, řecký Zeus, římský Jupiter, litevský Perkunas apod.). Slované prokazovali tomuto stromu nezměrnou úctu, spočívající v přinášení četných darů. Jeden z význačných dubů rostl na dněperském ostrově Chortice (Ostrov sv. Jiří), kde se při svých cestách zastavovali ruští kupci, aby si vyprosili zdar obchodních aktivit… Duby rovněž mohly vymezovat hranice panství, jako se stalo ještě roku 1302 v případě územního daru haličského knížete Lva Daniloviče přemyšlskému biskupství. Dubovým dřevem byl živen věčný oheň, který planul u Perunovy sochy v Novgorodu. ... Dub- nejposvátnější strom Slovanů. Čelní místo v kultu stromů zastávala pravděpodobně i lípa, jejíž dřevo se považovalo za účinnou zbraň proti upírům. ... Je rovněž možné, že specifickou roli sehrával v Perunově kultu i kosatec, který u jižních Slovanů nesl označení perunika či bogiša- tedy božská rostlina. ~ Great importance in Perun's cult was also attributed to the sacred tree, which in this case was the oak, which was also prominent among other Indo-European nations as a symbol of the god of thunder and lightning (e.g. Germanic Thor, Greek Zeus, Roman Jupiter, Lithuanian Perkunas, etc. ). Slavs showed immense respect to this tree, offering numerous gifts. One of the most significant oaks grew on the Dnieper island of Khortytsia (Island of St. George), where the Rus merchants would stop on their travels to pray for the success of their trading activities... Oaks could also define boundaries of estate, as happened as early as 1302 in the case of the territorial gift of Galicia Prince Lev Danilović to the Przemyśl Bishopric (?). Oak wood fed the eternal fire that blazed near Perun's statue in Novgorod. ... Oak - the most sacred tree of the Slavs. One of the main places in the cult of trees was probably occupied by linden, its wood was considered an effective weapon against vampires. ... It is also possible that iris played a specific role in Perun's cult, which among the southern Slavs was called perunika or bogiša - i.e. a divine plant.

Bohové dávných Slovanů ~ Gods of ancient Slavs (Martin Pitro, Petr Vokáč)

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[waterlilylovesegypt]

'The Mysterious Blue Lotus Ritual Of The Ancient Egyptians | Private Lives Of Pharaohs | Parable' on YouTube

Fascinating docu about the forgotten link between the Egyptian blue lotus ritual, afterlife and sex in Ancient Egypt

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[earthrightcanvas]

On Canvas: FOXGLOVE

In the secret corners of enchanted forests, where sunlight filters through ancient trees, Digitalis purpurea, the Foxglove, conceals its potent mysteries. This bewitching plant, with its tall, elegant spires of tubular blossoms, has woven a tapestry of legends throughout the annals of botanical lore.

Foxglove is no mere flower; it is a sentinel of both danger and healing, its very name a testament to duality. In the language of the woods, it is whispered that foxes wear these petals as gloves to silence their pawsteps as they navigate the realms unseen. Legend has it that fairies, those mischievous guardians of the earth, use the flowers' bell-shaped blooms as hats, granting them access to realms beyond the human gaze.

Yet, Foxglove is not to be trifled with, for its delicate beauty conceals a potent toxin, digitalin, capable of bringing both ecstasy and peril. In the hands of skilled herbalists, it has been harnessed as a medicine, mending hearts and alleviating suffering. But one misstep, one careless touch, and it transforms into a poison that ensnares the unsuspecting.

This plant, a bridge between realms, beckons to those who dare to traverse its treacherous path. To gaze upon its fiery-hued blossoms is to peer into the mystical unknown, where the boundaries of life and death blur. The Foxglove, with its enigmatic allure, continues to enchant, a symbol of the profound mysteries that nature herself guards with both peril and wonder.

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[shamanbobbyshu123]

Shaman Bobby Shu: The Healing Powers of Sacred Plants

Shaman Bobby Shu is a revered spiritual leader and healer who has devoted his life to exploring the healing benefits of sacred plants. His extensive knowledge and experience with plant medicines has allowed him to guide countless individuals on their journeys to physical, emotional, and spiritual healing.

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[texaspsych]

7265 BC - Mescal beans are found at another site called Frightful Cave, a prehistoric rock shelter that was originally discovered and excavated by famed archeologist Walter W. Taylor beginning in the 1940s. The oldest of the seed samples were found to be almost 10,000 years old when radiocarbon dated (Taylor 1956).

The great archeologist Walter W. Taylor photographed during his younger years. Frightful Cave's discoveries came from a series of expeditions led by Taylor during the 1950s and 1960s.

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[curemykneecmk]

Tulsi Benefits | Best Orthopedic Doctor In Delhi

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[entheognosis]

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[stromuprisahat]

Opat Herbert připomíná tři posvátné stromy, rostoucí okolo idolu boha Černohlava, v jiné verzi textu je toto místo označeno jako háj. Je možné, že symbolický počet tří zastupoval již v té době celek, a tedy i pojem háj. ~ Abbot Herbert mentions three sacred trees growing around the idol of the god Chernoglav, in another version of the text this place is marked as a grove. It is possible that the symbolic number of three already represented the whole at that time, and thus the concept of grove.

Encyklopedie slovanských bohů a mýtů ~ Encyclopedia of Slavic Gods and Myths (Naďa & Martin Profantovi)

Slavs, counting trees: One, two, grove...

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[lionfloss]

3,000 year old Camphor tree

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[earthrightcanvas]

#passionflower #passiflora #flowers #green #botany #nature #acacia #gardenblr #history #mimosa #trees #plantlore #sacred plants #divine feminine #divine art #elevate your space

[shamanbobbyshu123]

How Shaman Bobby Shu Harnesses the Healing Power of Plants

Shaman Bobby Shu is a highly respected practitioner of the ancient art of healing with sacred plants. Drawing from his years of experience and his deep understanding of traditional herbal remedies, Shaman Bobby has developed a unique approach to promoting physical and emotional health through the use of these powerful natural medicines.

#Sacred plants #Spiritual healing #Physical health #Emotional health #Plant medicine #Healing