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Herbs and flowers
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Iperico, Hypericum
perforatum
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Family of iperiaceae
This plant is related to magic practices of Middle Age; people believed
it could chase away the devil and for this reason it was used during exorcisms
and for its medical properties. The plan is picked up for the celebration
of San Giovanni (24th of June).
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Use
If the tops of the plant are dipped in olive oil and beeswax
it is possible to obtain an ointment which has a beautiful red colour
and which is very useful against rheumatic pains, sciatica, sprains
and bruise. The plant is also used as innocuous colorant for syrups
and home-made liqueurs. |
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Picture and text of Tebaldo Lorini
Translated by Gianna Toni |
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