There are many beautiful and unusual flowering trees here. Among them, the Mediterranean Fraxinus ornus stands out with a white foam in the form of lush, airy, fragrant flowers covering the entire crown. Like the “manna of heaven”, the tree gives people the beauty of its flowering. The fragrance of its flowers is sweet and tart, not cloying, fresh, not suffocating. It is extremely beautiful and attractive! An interesting tree with a reddish tinge.
In addition, this tree is known for the fact that from the incisions of its bark, a sweet juice flows out, which hardens in the air into a solid mass of grains – “manna”, which are used as medicinal remedies (a mild laxative). Even the Arabs have added ash manna to the list of medicines.
It grows relatively slowly and reaches a height of 6-7 (6.6-7.6 yard) m at the age of 20. It is light and drought-resistant.
Interestingly, in the view of our ancestors, the ash tree was a tree connecting the worlds of men and gods; it represented the connection between the past and the future. The fruits of the ash tree, gathered in a brush, resemble a bunch of keys that can open the door to the future. This is the tree of rebirth and renewal. It illuminates the world around you. Lets in a lot of sun, and the forest air, they are filled with light.
It has long been believed that the branches of the ash tree, hung over the front door, protect the house from trouble. To do this, they scattered the ash leaves on four sides. Protective amulets made of this tree, protecting its owner from almost all harmful influences. From the fire, lit with wood, came a beneficial energy and healing power. A container of water and ash from the leaves placed by the bed hastened the patient’s recovery. They also believed that in order to get the love of the opposite sex, it was necessary to bring the leaves home and, put under the pillow, they help to see the betrothed in a dream. In addition, touching the trunk helped to understand the purpose of a person; it awakened the abilities of clairvoyance, allowed those who really wanted to know the future to know the future.
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