Mullein ~ Verbascum thapsus

I went to this place not far from my house, and what did I see? At least 50 mullein plants growing in a field! They were all 
growing semi close to each other, and the way the sun was illuminating them all at the same time, wow. So beautiful. 

As I was walking among them I could feel such a strong energy. I mean, gosh, it was so intense I started to cry. It was a good cry though. It was a feeling of kinship. I know that may sound completely illogical to some of you reading this. All I can say is everything is made of energy and you can connect and feel that energy, especially with the plants. And it is amazing. 💓

Something that I thought of while standing next to them, they stand so tall and upright and strong. Those yellow flowers just stick out there so vividly. It made me think of the solar plexus chakra center. That's located about 2 inches above your belly button and below your rib cage. 

Yellow is the color that represents the solar plexus. That area represents standing in your own power, self confidence and overcoming fears. Standing tall, upright and strong, just like the plant.

Mullein flowers, leaves and roots can all be used. Also, the leaves are covered with tiny fine hairs. Be sure to strain any herbal preparation you make through cheesecloth or a coffee filter before using. Otherwise those tiny hairs may cause irritation in your ears, throat, bronchial and skin. 

* Flowers -  An infused oil made from the fresh yellow flowers is commonly used as ear drops to treat the pain and inflammation associated with earaches and ear infections. I have come across articles where herbalists site having success in using the oil in treating Meniere's disease. I too have had success in this area. 

I also found that a change in diet along with using the ear drops to be beneficial. I found that consuming high amounts of sodium, primarily from processed foods, to cause fluid retention in the ear thus adding to the onset of symptoms, especially the dizziness.  

Mullein also shares emotional and mental healing within her beautiful yellow flowers. Remember how I spoke of the color yellow representing the solar plexus, and how that area represents standing in your own power, self confidence and overcoming fears? Standing tall, upright and strong, just like the plant. A flower essence made from the flowers can assist in the inner healings for those purposes. Click here to learn more. → Flower essences

 * Leaves - expectorant, demulcent, anti-spasmodic, antitussive, astringent. Those 5 medicinal properties that come from mullein leaf are what make her so beneficial in the treatment of chest issues such as; colds, *all types of coughs, but especially for those deep dry coughs that make your chest and ribs hurt so bad; bronchitis, whooping cough, tuberculosis and pneumonia. I find making a strong tea with the dried or fresh leaves at the very onset of a chest cold is all that is needed to clear it up fast. A tincture works well too, but I do find the tea goes to work faster.  


Another amazing healing from mullein leaf is for broken bones and rib fractures. I highly recommend you to do a google search on Matthew Wood, Medical Herbalist, mullein, broken bones. This link here, has some information. Also, Jim Mcdonald, Herbalist, has a write up → Jim Mcdonald

* Root - antispasmodic, sedative, vulnerary, lymphatic system. Used in capsule form or tincture the root shares with us healing abilities to tone and strengthen the bladder muscles, making it great in treating incontinence in both children and adults. 

A → tincture made from the roots or leaves works at cleansing the lymphatic system. As does a tea made with flowers and or leaves or an → infusion made with the leaves and or flowers.

There is so much more information out there on the healing benefits of mullein. Be sure to continue from here. You will be glad you did. 👍

Gathering and Preparing Flower Essences

Preparing and preserving your flower essence 

If you have found your way here before reading about flower essences first, click here ➨ Flower Essences to learn what they are and how they work for healing.

What I have learned from working with flower essences and clients over the years is that given the opportunity, the flower can and will seek one out for a particular healing. It's all in learning how to tap into your intuition. That is where the communication takes place.

I've also learned that one particular flower may heal another person in a completely different way. It isn't like a one size fits all. It is truly amazing. 💓

When it comes to finding your flower, or the flower finding you, find yourself a quite place to relax. Take a few deep breaths and think about what part of you is in need of healing. Allow any thoughts or any memories to flow in.. then ask, what flower can I use for my healing. Let it go from there. It may take a day or two but you will get the message. Just remember to be open to receiving.           

Supplies needed: 

2 glass amber bottles with dropper lids
1 glass jar with lid
1 glass bowl
spring water
vodka or brandy
fresh flowers 
sunshine
loving intentions 
patience

Once you know the flower you are wanting to use, carefully snip off the blossoms without touching with your fingers and allow them to fall into a glass bowl. Fill your bowl with spring water, bottled is fine to use. Tap water is okay to use if you do not have access to spring or bottled spring water. The reason we like to avoid tap is because of the chemicals used to treat public water. Then again, water from a plastic bottle isn't the greatest to use either. Sometimes we just have to use what is available to us and remember to send out good intentions before using. Okay, now, find a place to set your bowl in the sunshine. Be sure it's in a place where animals cannot get to it. There are different thoughts as to how long to leave the flowers infusing. Some go for 4 hours, others go for up to 10 hours. Just be open and follow your intuition.

When it's time to bring your bowl inside, strain or pick out the flowers. The water in the bowl, that is called the mother essence. Water, having the ability to retain a vibrational imprint, now holds within it the vibrational imprint of the flower.

There are 3 steps for preserving your mother essence.    

Step 1: We are going to preserve the mother essence. Fill your glass jar 50/50 with the essence water and your alcohol. Label mother essence and note what flower you used, the date and alcohol used.

Step 2: We are going to make what is called the stock bottle. Fill an amber bottle 50/50 spring water and alcohol. Add 4-7 drops of flower essence from your mother essence jar. Cap and shake well. Label with stock bottle, the flower you used, alcohol used and the date. 

Step 3: We are going to make what is called the dosage bottle. Add 1 tablespoon of alcohol into your second amber bottle. Fill the remainder with spring water, now add 2 drops from your stock bottle. Cap and shake well. Label with dosage bottle, flower and alcohol used and the date. This is the bottle you will use for healing. 

Be sure to store all the bottles in a cool dark place. 

 How to take your Flower Essence

Shake your dosage bottle to activate the energy of the flower before using. You can add 4 drops from your dosage bottle to 1/8 cup of water then drink. Or administer the drops under your tongue. You can do this 4 times a day for up to 3 weeks.  

It's a good idea to keep a journal while taking essences. Writing down the memories that come up, your thoughts and emotions you're feeling, those are all very important in the healing process. Also, keep a record of what particular flower essence you are using and the date you started taking it. The more detailed you are in your writings the more helpful that will be for you.

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Feeling Plant Energies

On my nature walk yesterday I came across this fairly large patch of Chicory - Cichorium intybus.

There was something about this particular patch. I could feel a soft, delicate, very loving energy coming from them. Such a beautiful experience. 💕

I think back to my past years where I wished so much to not be an Empath. I was just so fed up with feeling all the different energies around me. At times it was so overwhelming.

Now that I have an understanding of how to not allow the energies to overload me, I know what a gift it truly is to be able to tap in and feel the energies, and if needed, how to use that energy for my well being. Any other Empaths out there that can relate? 🦋

Chicory has many medicinal benefits. From the root, stems and the flowers. Click here to read about the medicinal benefits. I left the plants where they were growing and gathered just enough of these beautiful blue blossoms to make a flower essence.

Blue represents the throat chakra, which is located in the neck and throat area. Many have found that chicory flower essence aides in clearing the internal blockages that holds one back from speaking their truth. Those who have difficulties with verbal communication. That can also go the other way as well, aiding those who have the tendency to have lack of control verbally, be verbally abusive, excessive gossiping, verbally domineering and demanding. 

Of course with flower essences there is never a one size fits all with their healing. One particular flower may heal another person in a completely different way. 

Given the opportunity, the flower can and will seek one out for a particular healing. It's all in learning how to tap into your intuition. That is where the communication takes place. 

For more info on flower essences and how to make your own, click here → Flower essences