Blue Vervain ( Verbena Officinalis) is a purple flower that is sacred in many ancient civilization, including ancient Egypt. It is believed that Vervain's flowers grew from the tears of Goddess Isis, as she mourned the death of her husband Osiris. This flower is gentle herb used for emotional and psychological well being. Vervain is considered a nervine, an herb that is taken over time to restore and nourish the overstimulated and burnt-out nerves. Anxiety, PMS, mood swings,
Yarrow is one of the first I ever came in contact with in my journey as an herbalist! This plant made me realize that most of these reputable herbs found in apothecaries are within reach, and are very accessible medicine for those that need it! You can identify it by its feather like leaves. This plant starts to bloom in June on the East Coast. Yarrow's scientific name is Achillea Millefolium, after Achilles, a Greek hero wounded in the trojan war. Yarrow has often been used
During the pandemic, I ventured into foraging my own herbs within my herbalism path. I came across this plant that my intuition had told me was very important. As I was able to identify this plant as Goldenrod at the time. The genus name of goldenrod, Solidago, is derived from soldare, meaning ‘to make whole,’ I waited patiently, because even without flowers it was already magnificent, rapidly approaching my height. I couldn’t imagine this majestic plant in bloom. But one d
Known as "Spring Violet", "Wild Violet", or "Common Blue Violet" This sweeet delicate flower is a reminder that the spring season has come and is here to stay. I remember a year ago when I discovered this flower for the first time. I had decided it was time to slow down and dedicate myself fully to process of listening to the earth and pursuing herbalism. This was a sensitive time where it was necessary for me to slow down after intense burnout and exhaustion. This was a tim
Hence the name, Evening Primrose(Oenothera biennis) blooms in the evening, often thought to be associated with the moon. The moon represents the inner landscape and emotional waters that embraces the soul. Yet these supple blossoms still carry the energy of an early morning sun. Evening Primrose nourishes the solar plexus, and carries the same energy as the crystal Citrine, and Chiron (the wounded healer) on the natal chart. By blooming in the evening, it represents coming wi
