Since ancient times in Russia it has been accepted to be guided by various signs and beliefs, which protect and protect us from misfortunes and sorrows. There are also superstitions in our country associated with plants and flowers, for example, it is believed that keeping the bulrush at home is a bad omen . Strangely enough, this superstition has a scientific explanation.
People's signs and beliefs about reeds
Reeds are a plant whose home is considered a swamp. Our ancestors believed that it was in a marshy area that the various evil spirits lived. Kikimory, leshie, cadavers - they all inhabit the swamp and it is with them associated signs about the reeds in the house.
If you bring this plant home, then according to the belief, a series of failures and diseases will begin in the family. After all, together with the reeds, a man settles in the apartment and the evil spirits that live in the swamp. This provokes various ailments and setbacks.
In order to get rid of the misfortunes, it is necessary to immediately throw out the reed bouquet, to make a general cleaning in the apartment and to ventilate it well. It also does not hurt to sprinkle the house with holy water , which will expel the evil spirits.
Scientific substantiation of the omens of reeds
The swamp is inhabited by various rodents and microorganisms, which can be dangerous for humans. They are provocateurs of various diseases. Holding a bouquet of reeds in the apartment, a person can involuntarily be exposed to these microorganisms and bacteria, which will cause the disease.
This scientific fact explains why keeping a reed bouquet is unsafe. If you do not believe in signs, and want to have a composition in the house with this plant, carefully treat it before you bring reeds into the house. Alcohol solution can be used for processing, they need to thoroughly wipe this dry plant, especially its stem.