Herbs for Healing

HERBS FOR HEALING

You can use herbs for healing. Herbs support you with the healing process. The month of September is about Reflection. This is the time of the year for Reflection.  

Would you like to bring in healing? 

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In this article, we connect with herbs for healing. These herbs include Elderberry, Lavender & Ginger.

ELDERBERRY

• Element: Water & Air

• Gender: Feminine

• Chakra: Root & Throat

• Planet: Venus

The Elder tree has been associated with magic and mystery as far back as Roman times. There are many medicinal uses for the flowers, berries, bark, and root. The berries have been used to treat coughs & colds for a long time. This herb is healing. 

LAVENDER

• Element: Air

• Gender: Feminine

• Chakra: All

• Planet: Mercury

Lavender brings in numerous healing properties. It aids in alleviating depression, provides restful sleep, and assists in balancing moods. The aroma is calming and relaxing. That is the reason it is used in many spas today.

GINGER

• Element: Fire

• Gender: Masculine

• Chakra: Root, Sacral & Solar Plexus

• Planet: Mars

Used in healing ailments for centuries, ginger is a versatile herb. In many cultures, ginger is believed to cure all things. Ginger is a fragrant and powerful herb used in teas, healing, and magic. It is believed to bring in the power of the sun.

How can you use these herbs in your daily practice? 

There are numerous ways  you can use herbs including: 

• Blending herbal teas

• Cooking with them

• Burning smudge sticks with them

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Healing Tea Blend Recipe

This comforting tea blend combines the healing properties of elderberry, lavender, and ginger to support physical and emotional well-being. It’s perfect for nurturing the body and mind, promoting relaxation, and enhancing the body's natural ability to heal.

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon dried Elderberries (for immune support and overall healing)

• 1/2 teaspoon dried Lavender buds (for relaxation and emotional balance)

• 1 teaspoon fresh or dried Ginger slices (for warmth, circulation, and inflammation relief)

• 1 teaspoon dried Lemon Balm (optional, for a calming and uplifting effect)

• Honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness and soothing the throat)

Instructions:

• Prepare the Ingredients: If using fresh ginger, slice it thinly. Measure the dried elderberries and lavender buds.

• Combine the Herbs: In a bowl, mix the elderberries, lavender buds, and ginger. Add lemon balm if desired.

• Boil the Water: Bring 10-12 ounces of water to a gentle boil.

• Steep the Tea: Place the herbal blend in a tea infuser, teapot, or saucepan. Pour the hot water over the herbs, or simmer the mixture gently for 10 minutes for a stronger brew.

• Strain and Sweeten: Strain the tea into a mug. Add honey or maple syrup for a soothing touch, if desired.

• Enjoy Mindfully: As you sip your tea, take a moment to set an intention for healing. Visualize the warmth of the tea spreading throughout your body, bringing comfort and balance to every part of your being.

Benefits:

• Elderberry: Rich in antioxidants and nutrients, elderberries support the immune system, helping the body recover from illness and maintain overall health.

• Lavender: Known for its calming properties, lavender soothes stress and anxiety, promoting relaxation and emotional healing.

• Ginger: A warming herb that aids digestion, boosts circulation, and reduces inflammation, ginger is excellent for physical healing and revitalization.

• Lemon Balm (Optional): Adds a citrusy note while calming the mind and uplifting the spirit.

When to Enjoy

This healing tea is ideal when you’re feeling under the weather, emotionally drained, or simply in need of self-care. Pair it with quiet reflection, meditation, or gentle stretching to enhance the healing process.

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SEASONAL RITUAL: Check out “Harvesting Prosperity” in September

This fall, join Vialet for a transformative ritual designed to shift your relationship with money. It is time to harvest prosperity in all areas of your life. In this beautiful ceremony, you’ll explore the energy of money and learn how to release financial limiting beliefs that may be holding you back. These beliefs often take root in childhood, influenced by observing how those around us dealt with money.

Vialet will guide the group with a powerful meditation to help uncover and release these limiting beliefs, offering a deeper understanding of the energies of money. You’ll also discover how to ease the need to control money and, instead, cultivate a positive relationship with it.

This ceremony includes:

• Learning About Limiting Beliefs: Understand how deeply held beliefs can affect your financial reality.

• Four Spiritual Laws of Money: Explore key principles that govern the flow of money in your life.

• Making Money Wands: Engage in a creative activity where you’ll make your own money wand (bring a large bill to wrap on the wand as part of this ritual).

• Creating a Money Altar: Learn about the elements of a money altar and how to set it up to invite abundance into your life.

Money is energy, and like all energy, it flows. By learning to play with its energy and hold space for gratitude for what you already have, you can open yourself up to greater prosperity and abundance.

Bring a friend or family member and take part in this enriching and empowering ceremony

Find out more at: https://discoveryourspiritualgifts.com/programs/classes/seasonal-rituals-2/harvesting-prosperity/ 

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