∙𝕻𝖑𝖆𝖓𝖙𝖘 𝖋𝖔𝖗 𝕲𝖗𝖎𝖊𝖋∙ As many of you know, I lost my father a little over 7 months ago. Navigating such grief has been really challenging. It’s a never-ending, uphill battle. It’s unexplainable to anyone who isn’t you because grief is a very personal experience. Even as an herbal practitioner it’s been hard for me to see this situation from a holistic point of view. I’ve had to seek outside support. A few months ago, @eternalorigins_ created a protocol for me that involved two of these herbs, wild rose & hawthorn. After a few months of this protocol, giving myself time to heal, finding support with other plants I am ready to discuss 3 plants that have helped me navigate this state of grief that has felt impossible to move through. *note: not all herbs are the same for every person. We all have different energetics and needs. 𝖂𝖎𝖑𝖉 𝖗𝖔𝖘𝖊: wild rose is so versatile and gentle. She works with the heart in a way that allows time to slow down. She is cooling for a heart that is experiencing hot grief & she is a gentle nervine. She is associated with Venus, the goddess of love and beauty. She is obviously a part of the Rosaceae family. Parts used are the petals, fruit or leaves. Can be prepared as tea, tincture, honey, flower essence, vinegar or eaten. 𝕳𝖆𝖜𝖙𝖍𝖔𝖗𝖓: Hawthorn is also a part of the Rosaceae family. She is slightly cooling and well known for having cardiac trophorestorative properties. She is a relaxing nervine and aids in gently, restoring broken hearts. She has also been associated with Venus the goddess of love and beauty. Parts used are the berries, leaves or flowers. Can be prepared as a tincture, tea, eaten or vinegar. 𝕸𝖎𝖑𝖐𝖞 𝕺𝖆𝖙𝖘: Milky oats is a part of the Poaceae(grass) family. She is sweet & salty. Great for an exhausted nervous system and extremely nourishing. She allows you to restore your depleted nutrients while restoring your nervous system. Parts used are the aerial parts. Also associated with Venus and the moon. Plant preparation can be a tincture of the fresh milky oat tops, a decoction or nourishing infusion, dried and added to food, or used topically.
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