A plant popular among Poles brings bad luck. It is in almost every garden
There are many superstitions and beliefs about the plants we surround ourselves with every day. Some people, of course, approach it with caution, but there are those who carefully select flowers and plants for their home and garden, based on their meaning. However, not everyone realizes that it is extremely important to all household members. It’s about arborvitae, i.e. thuja, which is beloved in Poland. This is certainly due to the fact that this tree grows quickly and does not require careful care. However, as it turns out, thuja, loved by Poles, can have a negative impact on humans. Not everyone even realizes that thujas were once planted mainly in cemeteries. The tree was a symbol of mourning and despair. At that time, breeding it in inhabited places was avoided. Over time, it began to be treated as an ornamental tree and thujas were increasingly planted in gardens. However, as it turns out, thuja can have a bad effect on a person and even bring misfortune to him.
Thuja attracts misfortunes and conflicts
And although Poles love to decorate their gardens, terraces and even balconies with thujas, unfortunately, according to folk beliefs, they can only harm themselves. Thuja is classified as a plant because it has a negative impact on the well-being and relationships of household members. Superstitions warn that thuja:
- draws out life energy,
- weakens the mood,
- deepens sadness and pessimism,
- makes household members irritable and conflictual,
- may attract financial problems.
Thujas are harmful to health
Moreover, it turns out that thuja can also be harmful to health. Its essential oils are poisonous to both humans and animals. Even a small dose of this plant causes serious health problems. Thujas can have a negative effect even with their scent, especially during the flowering period, i.e. between April and May. What’s more, they are a habitat for ticks and fungi that are harmful to other plants.
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