Poppies - albeit simple, but magical-looking flowers, like red lights that grow in the fields. The poppy flower is silky to the touch, has terry petals, and the color of the plant is very different: white, pink, red and even black.
Unfortunately, he does not live long, only two or three days, and then the petals begin to fall. Then the seed box is already beginning to ripen. But even in this form, the poppy flower is beautiful, it can be used as an addition to bouquets. By the way, if you plant these flowers en masse, their short life will not be so noticeable, because one poppy will already bloom, and the second will only begin to show the sun its buds that are barely blooming.
This plant has about seventy varieties, among them annual, biennial and perennial species. By the way, I would like to note that the most beautiful wildflowers are poppies. The flowering period of these amazing flowers lasts from May to June. For example, poppy-seedling grows almost everywhere: in fields, meadows, roadsides. If you get at least one plant of red poppy in the yard, then next year there may be more, because the flower spreads quickly and is easy to care for.
The origin of red poppy
The people believe that poppy is one of the most ancient plants, archaeologists discovered its seeds in buildings from the Neolithic era. This flower was a symbol of sleep, there was even such a belief that when night fell, Morpheus came to the earth, holding several poppy flowers in his hands. And, by the way, not in vain, because there is a sleeping pill poppy - opium.
Red poppy and magic
By the way, about magic: as a part of a love potion, before the sorceress, they used different herbs, flowers, including red poppy. This flower was considered a powerful tool, especially in love affairs. It is desirable that the girl herself collect poppy seeds with the growing moon with her right hand, and then carry these seeds with her - then love will definitely come. Previously, it was used as protection against evil spirits. People thought: if you scatter it on the floor, then the demon will count poppy seeds, and at this time it will not harm civilians.
The use of poppy in medicine
Since the poppy flower is of ancient origin, people have learned to use it in folk medicine. All its parts have healing properties. For example, the juice from the seeds of this flower is used as a strong painkiller, and a decoction of the roots - as a remedy for headache. With the help of this broth, you can cure inflammation of the sciatic nerve. But taking medicinal decoctions of the poppy should be very careful, because any medicine can become poison if used incorrectly or the body does not perceive it. You should first consult with your doctor and be observed with him during treatment. People who suffer from bronchial asthma, alcoholism, frequent nausea, vomiting or heart failure should not be treated with poppy seeds. To summarize, we can say that poppy has an ancient origin, about seventy species of flower are known. It is used both in cooking and in medicine, it is a universal flower. Mack will help the girl win the heart of a young guy, protect from evil spirits.