In different parts of the world, people burn various aromatic herbs to purify a person and place him from evil vibrations. Iranians traditionally regarded Esfand as a sacred herb. They believed in the magical power of this herb to protect you and your place from evils and curses. Burning Esfand is a Zoroastrian tradition that Iranians introduced into the Islamic era. They thought that burning this divine herb would drive away sorrow, sickness and negative energies; Therefore, it has a strong presence in rituals and special ceremonies such as wedding or Nowruz. They firmly believed that Esfand could protect people exposed to his smoke in good hands. To burn Esfand, you simply need aluminum foil or a metal container for hot coals, and then you need to put these tiny seeds on top. Modern electronic types of Esfand seed burners facilitate the burning of this aromatic herb. Sprinkling Espand`s seeds on hot coals makes an exciting popping sound. It somehow gives the place a sacred meaning when its light smoke and scent of hot herbs fill the air.

To protect yourself from “Cheshm Zakhm” or Jinxed, smoke from burnt seeds should be circled around your head or carried around the house several times. When moving the Brenner, it is customary to say Salavat, a special Arabic address to the prophet of Islam, Muhammad and his family. As part of this ritual, Iranians also recite a special song to curse evils: Please note that the vocabulary in this list is only available in this browser. Once you copy them into the vocabulary formatter, they are available from anywhere. In different regions, people use Esfand extract, oil or crushed seeds for medicinal purposes. The seeds of this herb are warm in nature and help balance the body system. It has antispasmodic effects to cure stomach cramps and expel parasitic worms. It is antibacterial and is effective in healing algae or mold. This plant can treat throat diseases and flu due to its strong disinfectant property. Espand is also effective in treating vomiting and diuretic problems.

Burning Espand and releasing its warm herbal aroma stimulates the mind, calms the senses and dampens negative moods. The simple translation of this song is: Esfand and Esfand seeds Thirthy_three seed Eyes of means, eyes of nobody eyes of enemies, eyes of jealous Burning in this crackling fire “Âtel o Bâtel” is a special mixture of colorful Esfand, angelica, green leaves, salt, nigella and alum to ward off bad energies. Some believe that the smoke that comes out of this mixture can cure seventy-two different ailments. You can find esfand in local bazaars in different cities, as well as in grocery stores. Want to add words, phrases or translations? Our free PONS online dictionary is also available for iOS and Android! “Esfand o Esfand doone Esfand si o se doone betarake cheshme bakhil, hasood, o bigane” The burning of these tiny seeds is not limited to certain ceremonies. You can also see it every day. For example, when a shopkeeper opens their store in the morning or when you move to a new house, burning Esfand is a common act. In fact, it is a kind of act of purification, in addition to protecting the place or the person from evil spirits. You may also see a person waving this aromatic herb while you are stuck in traffic. In this case, the driver usually gives money to that person as a form of charity and gratitude. Esfand are the seeds and dried fruits of Garden Rue or Peganum harmala. This small evergreen plant is endemic to the Mediterranean and the Middle East.

When the street flowers are dried, there is a tiny, pale yellow fruit with three chambers in the middle of the petals. The fruit has many small brown-black seeds that have magical and medicinal uses. As historians have said, the belief in the evil eye and curses dates back to the Sumerians at least 5,000 years ago. In almost every culture, there are traces of the belief in the existence of curses. But the representation of the evil eye and curses varies by region, religion and millennia. In addition to these strong opinions about talismans, there are rituals, prayers, and stimuli to dispel these amulets. Like burning sage among Native Americans, Aboriginal tribes, or Mesoamerican regions, scrambling or burning herbs is a common tradition in many cultures.