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Ilex is an evergreen shrub native to North America. In Bulgaria it is better known as prickly gel, wild boxwood or prickly periwinkle. It is a rare species in our country, which is why it has been declared a protected species and is listed in the Red Book of Bulgaria. We can meet him in Strandzha, Sredna Gora, the Rhodopes and Belasitsa.
Its most popular application is as a Christmas decoration, mainly used for decorative purposes. The plant is associated with Christmas, and in the British Isles and the United States it is a tradition to decorate the streets and houses with its twigs during the winter season or to decorate the doors with a Christmas wreath made just from it.
In ancient Rome, the gel was dedicated to Saturn and was accepted as a symbol of health and happiness. In some nations it is accepted as a symbol of rebirth and light in the human soul. According to ancient legends, the Celts revered it as a sacred plant, using it in rituals for healing, attracting wealth and power.
The leaves and stems of ilex can be used to make tea, which in the United States is called "Asi", a black drink. This tea has a cleansing effect on the body. Its leaves contain ilicin, ilexic acid, tannin, alkaloids and theobromine. Years ago, the Indians used it as part of some of their vomiting rituals.
In Bulgarian folk medicine it is also known as a plant whose leaves can be used to prepare an infusion that has a laxative effect. It is also used in homeopathy, where it is used to treat joint and eye diseases.
It is important to note that ilex fruits can be poisonous if consumed in excess. They can be especially dangerous for children. Its toxicity depends on the season, its growth, and the environment. Signs of poisoning are nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Ilex is difficult to sow, the seeds germinate slowly, and it is difficult to root. But according to legend, if we dip freshly plucked twigs in water and decorate the Christmas table with them, it is very likely that they will take root. A little Christmas miracle.
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