Meet Lavender

Botanical Name: Lavandula

Common Names: English Lavender, French Lavender, & True Lavender

Family: Lamiaceae, mint family

Species: L. augustifolia and L. x intermedia

Parts of Plants Used for Medicinal Purposes: Lavender buds

Actions & Properties:

• Sedative / Relaxant

• Anti-depressant

• Anti-spasmodic

• Nervine

• Analgesic (anodyne)

• Anti-fungal

• Aromatic

• Carminative

• Anti-emetic

Indications:

• Supports relaxation

• Soothes anxiety

• Soothes depression

• Reduces insomnia

• Eases headaches and migraines

• Eases tension headaches and migraines

• Relaxes the muscular system

• Eases depression

• Eases anxiety

• Relaxes the digestive track

• Relaxes the muscular system

• Soothes muscle spasms

• Soothes PMS symptoms

• Supports nervous system

• Eases stress, anxiety, and depression

• Eases headaches and migraines

• Pain reliever

• Powerful healing properties

• May heal acne and eczema

• Eases stress, anxiety, and depression

• Eases headaches, migraines, and muscle tension

• Eases gas

• Eases digestive track

• Helps prevent purging

Products with Lavender:

• Relaxant Tincture

• Grounding Essential Oil Mist

Meet Meadowsweet

Botanical Name: Filipendula Ulmaria

Common Names: Meadow Wort, Queen of the Meadow, Pride of the Meadow, Lady of the Meadow, Meadsweet, Bridewort, and Nature’s Asprin

Family: Roseaceae

Actions & Properties:

• Analgesic

• Anti-inflammatory

• Astringent

• Anti-microbial

• Diuretic

• Diaphoretic

• Aromatic

Indications:

• Pain relief

• Eases headachs & migraines

• Eases joint pain

• Supports a healthy immune system

• Supports respiratory health

• Sooths an upset stomach, heartburn, & gastritis

• sooths ulcers

• Tightens & tones stomach lining

• Eases diarrhea

• Helps secondary infections

• Eases goat

• Eases UTIs

• Supports circulation

• Supports fevers by opening pores to allow heat out

• High in essential oils

Contraindications:

· Due to the component salicylates found in Meadowsweet, do not take with antiplatelet prescriptions, anticoagulant prescriptions, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

(NSAIDs).

· Avoid during pregnancy and lactation.

· Do not take with aspirin.

· Avoid or use with caution for those sensitive to aspirin.

· Avoid or use with caution for those with asthma.

Chemical Constituents:

· Salicylates – salicin, salicylaldehyde, and methyl salicylate

Energetics (Sensation & Chakras):

· Cooling, aromatic, bitter, dry

· Heart chakra

The Magic of Eucalyptus

History & Magic:

Aboriginal Australians used Eucalyptus for treating wounds, infections, respiratory diseases, and inflammation. Aboriginals have used the plant for generations, not only for medicinal uses, but also to seek shelter and make weapons. These generations learned to live in harmony with nature and thus, understand how to care for the land and each other as one. For some Aboriginals, the Eucalyptus tree is considered a holy tree, representing the division between the underworld, Earth, and heaven. When burnt, the leaves cleanse negative energy from the space and allows room for purification. Aboriginals also use dried Eucalyptus leaves to steep in water for drinking tea and inhalation steams.

Flower Essence:

Eucalyptus flower essence taps into the heart chakra to support tranquility and balance. It encourages spiritual and emotional healing through deep breathing and release. Eucalyptus can be especially powerful to heal stored-up trauma, as well as, reminding city dwellers to slow down and breath.