Bloodroot Flower Essence

Bloodroot

Bloodroot flower is an eastern woodland plant, it is common but threatened because its habitat is shrinking. It is a low growing plant with a striking white flower.  As a flower essence it is used for issues related to identity.  Kate Gilday of Woodland Essences says this about it:
"Trusting one will be protected as one moves forward in her/his evolution. Helps one find the courage and inner resources to heal old wounds and move from a place of despair and darkness to the light. Embracing one’s inner light." 


The essence is from her forest flower and At-Risk-North American plant flower essence kits; which is available at our webstore.

Desert Alchemy also has a bloodroot flower essence, they have this to say about it:
"Bloodroot is for those who exclude themselves, or feel ostracized, from a group or community, usually because of deep feelings of unworthiness. It helps heal the wounds of rejection and free us from the bonds of unworthiness."

This essence is about healing wounds related to the past often infringe on us in the present. This past wounding is often related to our early life experiences with family and community. When we heal these foundation issues and experiences at a deep level we can bring about improvement in all areas of life. 

St John's Wort

St. john's wort a special summer herb holds an esteemed place in the world of flower essences. This light filled essences is made from the bright yellow flowers that begin blooming around the summer solstice. The days near the solstice are characterized by early sunrises and sunsets that stretch long into the evening. This abundance of light is a key signature of the action of this essence.

I had my first plant spirit journey with this herb. Plant spirit journeys are one way to gather information on the healing properties of the plant. Two years ago while attending a flower essences course with David Dalton and Kate Gilday I made an essence from this plant. There were many plants flowering at this time and we were instructed to make an essence of a plant we felt drawn to. I felt myself being guided to a bright yellow flowers of St.John's Wort.

After making the essences we reconvened and prepared to journey to the plant spirit to seek information on the healing action of the essence. The journey was led by a drummer and verbal instructions from David. As with most spirit journeys we were told to find a portal near the plant and travel through the portal to meet the spirit.

The journey took me down a portal which led to a garden, it was like and English garden, very neat with rows and a pathway lined with some benches and lanterns. I walked around in this garden looking at the various plants and then sat down on a bench. Soon after sitting down I was greeted by luminous being about 3 feet fall. He told me he was the spirit of St. John's Wort, I asked if he had a name, he said "John", of course. I then asked him "What does St. John's Wort flower essence do?"

The spirit jumped up put his hand on my belly, upon putting his hand on my stomach a light grew and then spread to encompass my whole body in tight field of light. I could feel a brightness and sense of protection and upliftment from this action. He then sat down next to me, we just sat together on the bench and soon afterwards the drumming changed rhythm and we were lead back to body consciousness.

I related my story to the group and David shared that in his research he discovered that St John's Wort strengthens the energy field where it connects to the stomach. What I discovered from this plant is that it has a powerful ability to strengthen the human energy field, it tightens the energy field pulling it closer to the body. David recalled that in his research he found that it 'tightens the filaments of light in our protective field.

The human energy or aura, can be damaged or compromised by stress, ill health, drugs and negative thoughts and feelings. When our field is compromised we may feel tired, unable to focus, experience unexplained fears, disturbed sleep and nightmares. Research by the Flower Essence Society recommends it for people who are overly expanded, thus making them more suseptable to outside influence. This essence has also been used to treat depression related to Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Saint Johns Wort's unique actions make it a useful essence to have on hand when we need extra support in maintaining the integrity of or energetic field.