10 Legendary Herbs to Gather in Ukraine

If you’re a fan of natural and folk medicine and herb legends, welcome to Ukraine to gather some herbs and impressions! Ukraine is rich for medicinal and legendary flora

1. Fern

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The most traditional legend is that on the Ivana Kupala night (July, 7) you need to find the fern flower and you will be ever happy!

2. Common Rue (Ruta graveolens)

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Known by the famous Sophia Rotaru song “Tchervona Ruta” (Red rue) the red rue is really never to be found, though the green one is alive between the Carpathian rocks throughout the year.

3. None-so-pretty 3 colors

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The flower tells us a romantic story of the great love of Ivan and Marichka and their tragic death. The flower is to remind us of the love stronger than life.

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