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7u An interesting name comes from the fact that the Virgin's grass was presented as a gift for a church celebration - the Assumption of the Virgin. The ancient Russians sincerely believed that she drives out evil spirits, drives out fears, heals various kinds of diseases. Now the herb, the Virgin is widely used in medicine. It is used as a herbal ingredient for many medicines.
The common Mother of God herb (also called common thyme) can be about half a meter high. Mother of God grass grows in Ukraine, in the western part of Russia, as well as in Siberia. It grows on sandy loam soils with a low groundwater table. It can be seen in forests and mountains, near roads. Bogorodskaya grass blooms in the first month of summer, and the fruits begin to ripen in August.
Types of Bogorodskaya grass
In fact, Bogorodskaya grass and thyme are one and the same. It is a large family of plants. It includes many interesting species. Most of them are very similar in appearance. They are semi-shrubs, the recumbent stems of which are lignified. And softer shoots bloom profusely and have a wonderful aroma.
The most famous species are common thyme and creeping thyme. It has a branched stem and small leaves with a very strong odor. Flowers of light shade, pale lilac color. You can even call them white. This wild type of thyme is found in the wild in the northwest Mediterranean countries. It is brought out as a home culture in the post-Soviet space.
Another type of Bogorodskaya grass is creeping thyme. It looks like a brown shrub with a creeping stem. It begins to grow in many places at the same time and is fixed with flowering shoots. The flowers of the plant are of a rich dark purple hue. It belongs to the wild flora of the United States of America and grows in the steppes of Russia. It is this type of Bogorodskaya grass that is most often harvested for medicinal purposes.
Bogorodskaya grass (thyme, thyme): varieties and features of reproduction
For planting the Bogorodskaya grass, which is sometimes called the tears of the virgin, they select places where there is a lot of sun or weakly shaded areas. If you leave the shoots without sunlight at all, they will begin to grow sharply upward, the bush will stretch out and look sloppy. Bogorodskaya grass is best suited to fertile soil with good drainage.
In addition, the area where the Virgin's grass is planted must be protected from drafts and strong winds.
Reproduction
Bogorodskaya grass is propagated by seeds, cuttings and dividing the bush. Usually the plant reproduces well and abundantly through self-seeding. We will have to take measures so that it does not grow.
Before planting on open ground, all weeds must be removed from the soil.The seeds of the Bogorodskaya grass are small in size, so that they will take a long time. After germination, shoots develop slowly and need to be protected from weeds.
At the beginning of spring, seeds are sown in the soil mixture to which peat and sand are added. Cover the box itself with glass before the shoots sprout. And finally, plant the emerging seedlings in suitable soil.
Application
Bogorodskaya grass has been widely used in various fields. For example, she enjoys success in the perfume and food industries. Its leaves are a great seasoning that culinary experts love.
This wonderful herb is part of the famous Provence herbs seasoning. Indispensable when cooking vegetable dishes
The essential oil of Bogorodskaya grass is used as a perfume. For example, in the manufacture of soaps and various creams.
Some varieties of Bogorodskaya grass are widely used in landscape design.
Bogorodskaya grass has been known since ancient times for its medicinal properties and can be very useful for humans, has a wide range of applications.
Bogoriditsyna herb helps to treat diseases of the digestive tract, throat, neurological diseases. This herb can also be used as a general tonic for the body.
Diseases and pests
In the first year after planting, the Bogorodskaya grass should be regularly rid of weeds and fed.
In general, pests rarely appear on the Mother of God. It's all about the harsh aroma that the plant spreads. But if you do not follow the rules for caring for the grass, the following insects can attack it:
- Meadow moths eat leaves and stems. These butterflies are dangerous on warm nights. When signs of damage appear, the plant must be treated with insecticides;
- A black beetle known as the sandy beetle. Its length is 7-10 mm. It affects the entire upper part of the plant. Poisoned baits are used to combat it;
- The most common pests are weevils. They look like small dark bugs. Their diet includes shoots and flowers. Poisoned baits should be used and treated with insecticides;
- Aphids are small, inactive insects that eat stems and leaves. Disappear after treatment with insecticides.
Everything about harvesting and storing Bogorodskaya grass
Bogorodskaya grass blooms almost all summer, from about May, and continues to delight with flowers in August. The collection should be started when inflorescences of a delicate lilac color appear. You need to wait a warm day, collect in the morning or in the evening, about five hours.
Only the upper part is of value. To collect, you need to use a knife or sickle - you cannot pull out the whole plant.
Like all plants, it is better to dry Bogorodskaya grass in the attic, which is well ventilated. Hang neatly tied bundles on a beam and wait until they dry out under the influence of time.
Later, it is better to put the dried grass in linen bags, so it will be better preserved.
Bogorodskaya grass, another name - common thyme - is an unpretentious plant. It can be both wild and cultivated. When grown properly, it will become an irreplaceable drug and source of vitamins. But like any plant, there are contraindications. If you constantly drink tea with Bogorodskoy grass, there is a risk of hypothyroidism. And if there are liver or kidney diseases or the thyroid gland is out of order, it is better to exclude this plant altogether.