Chestnuts in Natasza Zylska’s song are only a souvenir of lost love. However, this one has a lot of positive applications. The most popular form of use of chestnut fruit are the people who create children as part of playing in kindergarten. However, many people believe that chestnuts have magical power. Some put them under the bed to drive away nightmares. According to folk applications, chestnuts protect against evil.
Magic properties of chestnuts in folk beliefs
The magical properties of chestnuts and chestnuts were popular in the Lublin region. The inhabitants believed that they were holy trees that lightning would not hit, which is why they planted houses as well as churches. It was similar when a wander summoned to the house indicated watercourses in the room. According to folk medicine, chestnuts are like radiators that cleanse the atmosphere and heal residents. According to folk beliefs, chestnuts under the bed stick to drive away bad energy. Practicing a custom is advised and to this day, which is also to ensure longevity, health and promotes good rest. To do this, just put three chestnuts under the furniture on which we sleep. However, keeping chestnuts at home cannot last forever. After a week, they must be replaced with new ones. Otherwise, according to superstitions, they will give away bad powers that accumulated in themselves. The magical properties of chestnuts were also used to treat rheumatism. Some people still wear a few chestnuts in the pocket of a coat or jacket to this day. Many believed and believe that in this way you can also protect yourself against heart pain. Chestnuts were also used for oral hygiene and to relieve tooth pain. Lasowiacy rinsed their mouths with chestnut decoction. In the event of teeth pain, they threatened three fruits on a string and wore a necklace, and rubbed and soaked in spirit rubbed into the gums.
What to do with chestnuts? People, foot massager and you scare away the moles
Chestnuts are an excellent material for creating figurines. Just a few matches, toothpicks, glue and a bit of imagination to create chestnut people, animals, houses and other fancy constructions. This is a great way to develop creativity and manual skills in children. If the youngest are bored of people, you can create autumn jewelry. Drush small holes in chestnuts and thread them on a string or fishing line. Add beads, rowan and dried leaves. Chestnuts can also be used to improve health. Pour chestnuts into a bowl or flat box and massage your feet with them. Chestnuts stimulate circulation, reduce muscle tension and bring relief to tired feet. This is a natural and relaxing way to relax after a hard day. Intimate chestnuts can also be used in the wardrobe as a moth repellent. Just put a few chestnuts in canvas bags and put them in a wardrobe, drawers or wardrobes. This is a natural and ecological way to protect clothes from pests.
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