Aspen - the tree is not simple. He is still popularly called mystical and damned. And why they say so about him, you will definitely find out now. This is a large deciduous tree belonging to the willow family, the height of which can sometimes reach 35 meters. White wood has a characteristic greenish tint. And most interestingly, the age of this tree is almost impossible to determine. After all, usually he is recognized by the rings on the cut, but with the aspen they are not visible at all. But it is known that on average this tree lives from 90 to 150 years. You can meet aspen most often in forests or on the banks of water bodies, rarely in dry sands, clearings and swamps. It grows very quickly, so recently it has been used for landscaping. Aspen is a tree that lends itself well to polishing, so it is widely used in the manufacture of garden tools. Well logs are also made from it, since such wood is not at all afraid of water. In the old days, village craftsmen made from it beehives, kitchen utensils and birdhouses.
Why do they think that aspen is a damned tree?
They say this for a reason, because any belief can not arise out of nowhere. There are several Christian legends in which aspen behaved treacherously. For example, when the Mother of God and the baby fled in the forest, all the green inhabitants calmed down and only the "cursed" tree betrayed her and showed her way.
And yet, when Judah wanted to hang himself, not a single tree allowed him to do this: the birch lowered its branches, the pear scared away with prickly thorns, and the oak - with power. But the aspen did not contradict him and joyfully rustled the leaves. That is why people cursed her. It is also believed that the aspen forest is an excellent means of protection against witchcraft. It absorbs and de-energizes all energy. No wonder vampires stick an
aspen stake in their heart
.
Energetics
Aspen - a tree whose photographs you see in the article is capable of absorbing negative energy. They usually go to her when they want to get rid of problems and get rid of troubles. They say that if you touch her with a sore spot, then she will take all the ailment on herself and the person will feel better. But at the same time, too long communication with aspen can cause headache, nausea, depression and drowsiness. Therefore, contact with it should not exceed 15 minutes. In ancient times, aspen wood was used for the construction of rapids. It was believed that they absorbed all the negative energy of the guests entering the house, thereby protecting the homeowners. Aspen trees cut down and stuck in the four ends of the village protected the inhabitants from various diseases, for example, cholera epidemics.
Medical use
Aspen is a tree that is valued for its bark, leaves, buds and young shoots. Preparations made on the basis of this raw material have antimicrobial, antitussive and anti-inflammatory effects. They are widely used in the treatment of smallpox, tuberculosis, diarrhea, cystitis, syphilis and many other diseases. Outwardly, they are used to heal wounds, burns and ulcers.
Well, now it’s also become known to you what an aspen tree is, where it grows and what unusual properties it has.