Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - There is a beautiful legend behind the Christmas Rose, a flower that is today regarded as a symbol of love and hope. The story carries a powerful message, reminding us of something important when we give gifts during Christmas and show love towards one another.
The Helleborus nigeror the Christmas Rose, sometimes also called the Snow Rose or Winter Rose, is a magnificent plant that blooms in the mountains of Central Europe during the darkest period of the year when everything else is frozen and buried beneath ice and snow. The Helleborus nigeris not black, as its name suggests. This white flower got its name because of its black roots. Legend tells the Christmas Rose was originally a black plant, but it turned white when baby Jesus was born.
Ancient Medical Use Of The Christmas Rose
Our ancestors have been familiar with the Christmas Rose for thousands of years. The plant was used in medicine as an abortifacient herb to kill parasites. Some ancient people were unaware that this evergreen perennial flowering plant was poisonous and should only be used carefully under the right circumstances.
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