Herbs Around us/E-Twinning project
E-Twinning/Herbs Around us Project
Legends and stories
The legend of the pomegranat blossom
The legend of the pomegranate blossom, which is linked to the era after creation. The legend says that when Adam decided to search for our mother Eve, he carried with him a lot of pomegranate blossoms because they preserve youth, and the goal was for Eve to recognize them when she saw them. Today, nutrition experts say that pomegranate drink preserves freshness. The skin, and increases the sexual ability of humans. In European heritage, a person who dreams of a pomegranate flower is told that love is on its way to his heart.
Garden Calendula In the European Renaissance, men in England would offer baskets of calendula to girls they wanted to attract. This tradition most likely comes from an ancient Greek myth: Every morning the young woman Calta waited for the first threads of dawn; Because she was in love with Apollo, the sun god. But her passion burned her, so she died and turned into a solar flower, that is, into a calendula. Another legend about calendula comes to us from ancient Greece: Artemis was jealous of the women who fell in love with her brother Apollo, so she turned four very bold nymphs into calendula flowers. In French rural folklore, calendula are attributed magical powers: a wreath of calendula prevents evil from entering homes; Carrying the calendula flower brings good luck and protects against the evil eye. When a girl with bare feet dances on the calendula, she gains the ability to talk to birds
Saffron
The legend says that the shepherd Crocus loved and cared for a nymph named Smiklax, and that the gods were moved by this love and feared death for the shepherd, so they turned him into a saffron flower. It is known that the saffron flower is an eternal flower that grows in all seasons and does not die, and the exchange of saffron flowers today means that the relationship between those They have an eternal relationship.
Name: Sarah Younis Al-Momani
Country : Jordan
Dr. Njoud
School: King Abdullah II School for Excellence / Ajloun
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Name :Noura Al-Mashaqba
Country:Jordan
The Legend:Harmal Herb
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Name :Seher ALTAN METİN
Country:TÜRKİYE
The Symbol of March 8th Women's Day: Mimosa
The mimosa flower is known all over the world as the symbol of March 8th International Women's Day. So, what is the story behind the mimosa being identified with this special day? Although there are different opinions on this subject, according to the most common idea, three women members of the Italian Women's Union in Italy, which ended World War II with great losses, wanted to instill hope in women about life on March 8th. For this, they chose mimosa among dozens of flowers. Rumor has it that the reason why women chose mimosa as the symbol of March 8th is not only because the flower blooms in March, but also because of its cheerful yellow color and its fragile appearance, but because it is quite resilient against difficult conditions.
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Name :Fatmagül ÖCAL
Country: TÜRKİYE
The legend:Peony
Epileptic seizures and has a soothing effect against cough. Peony is especially beneficial for endometriosis and polycystic. In cases such as ovary syndrome, in relieving menopausal symptoms, in nightmares, especially at night. It is used in sweating, eczema and psoriasis, herpes, acne and epilepsy. Peony ıt is also used in healing as an antibiotic, sedative, analgesic and antispasmodic. It is stated that there was a common belief in the era that this plant eliminated nightmares and bad thoughts
Peony root is used to treat epilepsy in eastern countries, especially in Egypt is known. In Egypt, peony root was placed in the shape of a cross on the chest of a patient suffering from an epileptic seizure. It is stated that the patient is relieved by walking around and this root is called cruciferous. Additionally, in some cases, people suffering from epilepsy hang this root around their necks like a cross and combine it with its fruits. They are known to make incense.
There are many myths about peonies in the literature, and the most popular among them is the myth of the gods. Paeon, the son of Apollo, who is described as his assistant, is equipped with the art of healing. He is identified with Asclepius. According to this myth, Asclepius was killed as a result of Pluto's provocation. Jupiter took pity on Apollo, who was very upset, and instead of hiding him in Pluto's body, he took Paeon. Turned it into a peony. The scientific name of the peony flower, paeonia, comes from the student of Asklepios, one of the Greek gods. It is stated that it comes from Paeon.According to another myth about the peony, Paeon is the mother of Apollo. Finding a magic root grown by Leto on Mount Olympus that relieves birth pains. It has been assigned. Apollo was jealous of Paeon and tried to kill him, but Zeus saved the young god. He saved her by turning her into a peony
Name :Fatima Ameer Irshad
T.Ibtisam Atieh
School:Misilya Secondary Girls School
Country:Palestine
A Palestinian Myth about herbs
One well-known Palestinian myth related to herbs involves the use of the za'atar herb, which is a blend of herbs like thyme, oregano, and marjoram, often mixed with sesame seeds and salt. In Palestinian folklore, za'atar is considered a symbol of resilience and identity.
The myth often tells of a wise woman who, during times of hardship and conflict, would gather her people and share her knowledge of the healing properties of local herbs. She taught them that za'atar not only nourished the body but also connected them to their land and heritage. It was said that anyone who ate za'atar would gain strength and clarity, helping them to persevere through challenges.
This myth reflects the deep connection between the land, its natural resources, and the cultural identity of the Palestinian people, emphasizing the importance of herbs as a source of nourishment and a symbol of continuity.
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Name :Fatmagül ÖCAL
Country: TÜRKİYE
The legend: Peony
It is also reported in the literature that peony roots were used in the treatment of Pluto and other gods injured in the Trojan War. Paeon, the pupil doctor of Asclepius, used the peony. In the myth that tells that he healed Pluto's wounds by using his roots, Asclepius tells Paeon. To express her gratitude and save Paeon, she transformed him into a peony flower, granting him immortality. It is mentioned that he gave it as a gift. This myth is mentioned in another source as follows: “When Pluto was wounded by Hercules, Asclepius was saved from his grandmother Leto, the dark. He treated Pluto with a plant he received from his goddess. This plant is called peony in honor of Asklepios is given.”
Source: Lokman Hekim Magazine, Some Medicinal Plants and Their Myths (Nilay Tarhan-
Miray Arslan-Sevgi Şar)
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Name :Corina Păduraru
Country: Romania
The legend of garlic
Sântandrei is a major celebration that involves lots of garlic. Saint Andrei is also the Patron Saint of Romania, observed on the 30th of November.
In case you didn’t know already… garlic is believed to have healing and protective powers. For this reason alone Romanian folktales call it ai. Usturoi is named when used in culinary situations. The wild garlic is samuraslă.
So on Saint Andrei it is advised to hang garlic, ai, at window, doors, on the eaves of the house, and don’t forget the stables to protect the horses and the cattle against any evil spirits, strigoi and moroi (who are wander around to steal people’s minds and the orchards’ fruits). But do hang the garlic strings so that they form a cross.
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Name :Maysaa Dauibes
Country:Palestine
The legend: 3 herbs
Subject: Legands about herbs in Palestine
First: Rosemary
It's related to remembrance as in Palestinian culture. Rosemary is associated with the Virgin Mary as it is believed to protect the newborn Jesus from danger.Also, In Palestine it's associated to love and protection
Second: Wild fennel
It's related in Palestinian culture to stories of prosperity and fertility. It's said that it's seeds bring blessing to women seeking children and help in childbirth
Name :Maysaa Dauibes
Country:Palestine
The legend: 3 herbs
Subject: Legands about herbs in Palestine
Third: Purslane ( Regleh)
It's considered as humble herb. Myths describe it as an herb that can ward off negative energy and evil spirits when placed near doorways. It's described to have healing properties for wounds and called as protector herb.
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Name :Popescu Mariana
Country:România
The legend:Rose hips
The god Mars was angry when Aphrodita fell in love with Adonis. He followed the two lovers running through the forest. At one moment, Aphrodite pricked herself in the thorns of a wilde rose. Her blood that followed on the flowers of this white wild rose caused them to turn red and make rose hips.
The word rosary may come from rose hips, from Rosa, the Latin name. The first Christians' rosaries were made by rose hips. Some people belive that the name rosary comes from the crowns of wild roses with which the statuies of Virgin Mary were decorate .
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Name :Yasmeen Al_Qudah
Country:Jordan
The legend:Sage
Dr.nojud
school : king Abduallah II school for excellence
The Legend of Sage
The legend says that the sage herb possesses magical powers that protect people from evil spirits and illnesses. Long ago, people believed that this herb was gifted by a force of nature to shield them during times of famine and war.
According to the story, a small village in Jordan was struck by a deadly plague that seemed unstoppable, claiming the lives of the villagers one by one. One night, the village elder had a dream where an old woman dressed in shimmering green appeared to him. She told him, “Take the leaves of this plant, which you’ll find near the village well, and boil them in water for the people to drink.”
When the elder woke up, he rushed to the well and found the sage plant. He boiled its leaves in water and distributed the drink to the villagers. Thanks to this remedy, the people were cured and survived the plague. Since then, sage became a symbol of protection and healing in the village. It is now commonly used in tea and traditional remedies, and some even place it by their doorways to ward off evil spirits and bring blessings.
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By: Leen Mohammad Abu Bakr
Ahfad Muneeb Al-Masri Primary School -Palestine
Mss. Wala'a Ya'aqbeh
Geranuim
Different types of geraniums are considered, all over the world, as protector plants. It is a popular belief that geraniums, planted in pots or in the ground around the house, keep away snakes, intruders, and diseases... Traditional Mexican healers (curanderos) rub the body of their patients with handfuls of red flower stalks mixed with buds from the pepper tree. In Italy, housewives rub geranium leaves on locks and iron handles on windows and doors, thus ensuring that the geranium essential oil protects the iron from rust and creaking
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Aromatic Aspirola
By: Leen Mohammad Abu Bakr
Ahfad Muneeb Al-Masri Primary School -Palestine
Mss. Wala'a Ya'aqbeh
A beautiful flower like this, modest and ordinary, has of course spawnned a lot of myths and traditions stemming from flying! When people in the countryside wanted to tel one of the boys that she was beautiful but difficult to talk to her or get close to her, and that she should pay more attention to the shy young man (young men) in love with her, they would put a bouquet of asperula on the edge of he window. In Germany, soldiers and athletes tied around their wrist or their heels before the battle or match the rhizome (root-like ground leg) of the Aspirula plant. The symbolism of this tradition is clear, as this rhemes give a olored canyana red (blood color) that dyes the skin. In som rural areas, people hung dried flowers, upside down, on th lobby of the house, believing that it would attract money and wealth to their home
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Cloves
By: Rooz Ahmad Qabha
Ahfad Muneeb Al-Masri Primary School -Palestine
Mss. Wala'a Ya'aqbeh
Myths about cloves Cloves are believed to protect against the evil Evil. Cloves are believed to protect against dark circles. Cloves are believed to be dried flower buds. Cloves are believed to have benefits for the uterus. Cloves are believed to be beneficial for eyebrows.
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Lavender, Mint, Hibisccus, Oregano
By: Raghad Abu Shamleh
Ahfad Muneeb Al-Masri Primary School -Palestine
Mss. Wala'a Ya'aqbeh
THE LEGEND OF LAVENDER IN ANCIENT TIMES. LAVENDER WAS BELIEVED TO BE A SYMBOL OF PURITY AND TRANQUILITY. THEY SAY THAT A BEAUTIFUL GIRL NAMED "LAVY" LIVED IN THE VILLAGE, AND SHE USED TO COLLECT LAVENDER TO MAKE AIR FRESHENERS. EVERYONE NOTICED THAT THE SCENT OF LAVENDER WAS SOOTHING AND HAPPY. IT WOULD LATER BE SAID THAT THE SPIRIT OF "LAVY STILL RESIDES IN THE LAVENDER FLOWERS AND THAT WHOEVER SMELLS ITS SCENT WILL BE LED TO INNER PEACE
Sage Myth: Sage is used to bring good luck and protect the house from evil spirits. In some areas, it is believed that burning sage leaves repels negative energies. Legend: It is said that sage grew in the place where the Holy Family hid during their journey to Egypt, making it a symbol of peace and safety.
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Thyme, Sage and Cinnamon
By: Ayah and Sarah Abu Bakr
Ahfad Muneeb Al-Masri Primary School
Mss. Wala'a Ya'aqbeh
Thyme
Itbis believed that thyme drove away evil spirits and brought good luck. Greek heroes used it before going into battle to protect them.
Thyme was associated with courage and strength, and it was offered as gifts to the goddess Venus.
Sage
It is believed that the pharaohs used sage in mummification and in religious rituals, and considered it a symbol of wisdom and mental strngth. Sage was associated with courage and intelligence, and Roman warriors carried it before battles.
Cinnamon
It is believed that cinnamon grew in the Garden of Eden and was used in incense and perfumes. It symbolizes wealth and prosperity.It is also associated with immortality and eternal youth, and it was used to prepare the elixir of life.
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