In ancient times, the presence of lice in children and adults was quite common and even natural. Effective preparations for the destruction of parasites did not yet exist, and people actively used other means: conspiracies from lice, washing hair and body with various herbs, prayers.
Some recipes for herbal lice infusions have passed through the centuries and are used even in the modern world. But, interestingly, the same can be said about various conspiracies and prayers for getting rid of lice and nits - they are also not forgotten.
Often, this approach is largely associated with distrust of harmful "chemistry" and drugs.
Lice conspiracies: when and how to carry them out
A lice conspiracy, like any other conspiracy, is not just a set of meaningless words, but a certain magical technique. When using it, you should strictly follow all the recommendations and tune in to a positive result.
Since ancient times, all conspiracies that were designed to save a person from something (the same conspiracy from lice, from drunkenness, or other diseases) were carried out in the waning phase of the moon. It was believed that the young month promotes growth and multiplication, and the old one, on the contrary, helps to get rid of the unnecessary and obsolete, to speak ailments.
In order for the conspiracy to be valid, it was considered necessary to combine its reading with a certain ritual.So, a conspiracy against lice is read in the bath, when washing or combing the patient's hair, when rinsing with healing decoctions of herbs (oak bark, rosemary, coltsfoot, sage, St. John's wort, chamomile).
Not always a patient with pediculosis was able to read the plot himself. If it was a child or an old person, then such a duty was assigned to the mistress of the house. Those conspiracies that the mother read on her child were considered especially strong. The following is an example of such a conspiracy:
“Get away from my child dirty lice, annoying lice! As the moon wanes and disappears, so it will take you all with it, to the dark side, empty and sad, so that you will never return here and will not turn around to our house. As the moon wanes, so not a single louse of God's servant (child's name) knows forever!
Conspiracies and prayers - what are the differences between them
Most lice conspiracies appeared in the pre-Christian era, when people revered natural phenomena, worshiped spirits and various mythical creatures.
This was reflected in the texts of conspiracies: they all have a pronounced pagan coloring, although in later times, symbolic endings began to be added to them: Amen, in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, in the name of God. This was done to enhance the action of the conspiracy and consolidate its result.
The following is an example of such a pagan conspiracy:
“As all naughty creatures bypass my house, so let the creatures under the skin, hair lice, disappear forever and never appear again. I lock them behind seven castles, behind seven rivers and high mountains, where not a single person will reach, take away or call with him. Sit there, you hateful creatures, until your death comes. Not a single one so that you don’t bite anymore, don’t drink blood and don’t offend. May it be so.Now, and forever, and forever and ever, Amen."
A completely different kind of verbal formula is a prayer for lice and nits.
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It initially involves an appeal to God or saints who became famous for healing the sick (for example, Nicholas the Wonderworker).
Prayers suggest a more strict word order, they do not contain hatred and anger towards blood-sucking insects. Most often they used prayers from all pests in general, however, if desired, they could also use a prayer specifically from lice. Here is her text:
“I will pray to our Lord and all his Saints:
Help me, heavenly guardians,
From this day until Holy Saturday
The bad ruler had twelve wives,
And then it was eleven
Transferred to ten, and from ten to nine,
From nine - eight, and then seven,
And from seven - six, and then five,
From four, three, and then two.
When the last one died, no one was left.
So would the Heavenly Father
So that every single lice is transferred. Amen".
Traditionally, a prayer for lice should be read after going to church (or right in the church), in front of a lit candle or icon. Before this, you can not drink alcohol, smoke or swear.
If lice need to be removed from a child or other family member, you need to hold a candle in front of him, while saying the text. For greater efficiency, it is recommended to read the prayer several times, preferably by heart.
In addition to prayer against lice, it is permissible to use any others that are aimed at getting rid of domestic parasites (fleas, cockroaches, rodents). All of them have approximately the same meaning and reading ritual.
Texts of conspiracies and prayers to fight lice
“As a white swan swims across the lake and looks into the water, so I look at my long and heavy braids into the expanse of the water. Let no creature touch them, let no bird make a nest out of them. I will collect all the lice and take them to a distant place, where there is no light, no air, no life, let them live their life there. I will not touch them, and they will not touch me and my children and will never remember us. Let my yard and house bypass the distant road, look away and go further. Amen".
“Twelve pure, fresh and fragrant springs gush out of the ground, the grass near them grows wildly and densely. So let the braids of the servant of God (name) never be bitten by evil insects, pulled out, or collected. I expel all lice, so that they will never be seen or heard. Collect your knapsacks, lice, and go away through the gate, into the street, from the village, from the city. Go away and do not overtake the servant of God (name), do not remember, do not call by name. So she will forget you. Amen".
"Our house is clean and bright,
There is no crumb in the upper room,
Everything around is shining
Rats, mice, lice
Run away from here,
Do not remember evil.
You stayed with us, ate your belly,
They drank sweetly, lived on the floorboards.
And now it's our turn
Drive out all evil
Sweep all the corners
And invite guests.
So that we are your intrigues
No more removed.
Amen".
There is an opinion that before reading prayers, it is necessary to read “Our Father” 3 times.
“Creature of the earth, fleas, bedbugs, cockroaches, lice! I'm going to visit you: my blood is like tar, eat bread and salt, not me. Heavenly King, protect me and turn everyone back. My word is strong, In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen".
The above prayer for lice and nits is read on a glass of water, 3 days in a row at sunrise.When the ritual is completely over, the resulting water can be poured over the head of a head lice sufferer.
“Cockroaches, lice and fleas, your life with the servant of God (name) is bad. I didn't call you, I don't send you out. Saint Onufry calls you for three fields, for three winds, for three valleys, where good people do not live and cattle do not graze. There are 77 species of you and there is something for everyone. There your wedding will be, and there you will remain to live. You can’t live with the servant of God (name), don’t produce children, famously don’t multiply. But if you do not leave the servant of God (name), then it will be like at the Last Judgment: the torment cannot be counted, there is one for everyone. Run away, run away, hide quickly. Amen".
However, even if you are a very religious person, it is important to understand that lice conspiracies, like prayers, do not have a quick and effective effect on parasites. Moreover, the effectiveness of such methods of fighting lice has not been scientifically confirmed in any way, and therefore prayers and conspiracies can only act as an additional option that is combined with conventional treatment.
Modern preparations for lice act effectively and at the same time quite gently, without harming the skin and overall human health. To quickly get rid of the unpleasant symptoms of pediculosis, you should choose just one remedy that will completely destroy lice and nits, and use conspiracies (if you already decide to use them) as a means of psychological support.
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