And if we do not fly in reality and dream ...
 In the world there is a very interesting holiday - Walpurgis Night, which takes place from April 30 to May 1. It is believed that on this night the witches riding on brooms sit down and flock to the mountain peaks to the Sabbath.

Many have read about it in Goethe believed in the 1st part of "Faust". What is most interesting is the fact that Walpurgis Night is named in honor of St. Walpurga, who was a noble Briton, the daughter of Richard, one of the kings of West Saxony, and Winna, sister of St. Boniface, the apostle of Germany. She was born in Devonshire about 710 years.

Walpurgis Night Festival has become, for example, in Germany, a popular secular holiday, and it is going to a huge number of people. Now is the traditional spring festival, and the most significant of pagan festivals, such as our Mardi Gras.

Walpurgis Night is a commemoration of the burgeoning spring. In the Harz Mountains in the north of Germany to this holiday are prepared in advance, decorated with figures of witches and tufts of grass settlements around the highest mountain Brocken. After sunset the boys begin to run firecrackers and otherwise making noise to drive away the spirits who suffer can not noise.

 And if we do not fly in reality and dream ...
   Herbs collected in the Walpurgis Night have special healing and magical powers. Therefore, in the old days in the Walpurgis Night, many quack-healer went on gathering herbs, possessing miraculous power.

So that who have the opportunity, do not be lazy to collect the most basic, the famous grass, even dill and parsley, and dry them.

It seems to me that the soul of every woman a real witch. After all, the word witch, in fact, does not carry anything black, evil, and comes from the word - be in charge, that is to know. And who, if not a woman, essentially closer to nature, they do not know the secrets of how to maintain or restore health, to protect the beauty and charm of decay.

So today we will learn to cast spells and brew potions ...

- To soothe the nerves and improve the mood
10 leaves of lemon balm and 2 tbsp. tablespoons dry berries blackcurrant brew in a thermos 2 cups boiling water, leave for half an hour, drain, take ½ cup half an hour before meals 3-4 times a day. This drink also improves skin tone and performance. It reflects well on the skin, making it smoother and younger.

- To gain harmony and getting rid of the effects of stress
1 tbsp. spoonful of chamomile flowers and 1 teaspoon crushed dried gentian root brew 2 cups boiling water, leave for 15 minutes, cool, strain, take ¾ cup in the morning and at night.

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 - Migraine and headache, fatigue and irritation
1 dessert spoon of angelica root, minced 1 teaspoon of valerian root, 1 teaspoon thyme 2 cups of boiling water to brew. Take in small portions during the day between meals.

- To improve the appearance
1 teaspoon earrings willow mixed with 1 teaspoon marjoram brew 1, 5 cups of boiling water, leave for half an hour, take ½ cup 3 times a day before meals. When used to add to each serving ½ teaspoon of honey.

- To cleanse the body
Take 1 teaspoon of minced raw material - roots harrow, buckthorn bark, grass shepherd's purse, and lemon balm leaves, boil 2 cups of boiling water, cool, strain. Drink 1 cup in the morning and before dinner.

- Decoction for washing
Take 1 teaspoon mint leaves, marjoram, sage, brew 1 cup of boiling water, leave for 20 minutes, strain, used for washing in the morning and evening. If possible, wipe the face with broth and midday. It improves the overall condition of the skin, making it supple, fresh, prevents fading and wrinkling.

- Attar of roses
Take a handful of dry of dried red rose petals and pour their prokipyachёnnym ostuzhennym and sunflower oil so that it will only cover the petals, put in a dark place for 2 weeks. Use as a night cream and make-up remover. This oil has a strong anti-aging effect.
Author: Natalia Alexeeva