Crisp winds chime of coming together and sharing of all things grateful!
Leaves adorned in autumn hues can be seen En l’air dancing their seasonal ballet, rising in colorful pirouettes and settling only moments before retaking flight in an assemblé of wonder!
Like the leaves, so have the holidays their very own ballet! And, whether hosting or attending, it can be a wonderous yet tolling choreography.
Thankfully, natural plants and herbs known for being En pointe in their uses for achieving positive aura are plentiful.
Here are 5 plants and herbs to oblige the holiday's intricate choreography that may ease the strain of any twisted tutus.
Rose (Rosa ssp.) -
Can be found locally or online. Known for calming, reducing negative energy and encouraging good psyche. Rose plants can be used as ornamental arrangements. The petals can be used in potpourris, diffusers and warmers. DIY rose water spray is a personal favorite as its multi-purpose and can be used for a wonderful facial spray or simply misted about. (Bonus Elise tip! Since true rose water also has antibacterial and antiseptic properties, it’s nice for wiping down doorknobs and other frequently touched surfaces.) Essential rose oil is also used for aromatic purposes, for the skin and also for cleaning. Lotions and beauty products already infused with rose can also be found fairly easy.
I would also suggest looking into rose color meanings when choosing. I have found shades of pink to be most beneficial for happiness, stress and calming. Whereas yellow is great for welcoming and friendship. White for peace, and so on...
Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) -
Can be found in most local markets, herbal and beauty care places. Traditionally known for calming and possibly helping depression and anxiety. The plants and flowers can be used in floral arrangements, diffusers or warmers. Chamomile essential oil is known for use in diffusers, warmers or applied to skin. I personally like adding a few drops to dish water or a wet cloth to wipe down surfaces. Candles and wax melts made with chamomile should also be pretty easy to find. Dried chamomile is also known to be place in small sachets.
Mint (Mentha) (especially Peppermint (Mentha piperita)-
Can be found almost anywhere with ease.
Known for inducing calm, relieving stress
and mental fatigue. Plants can be used as
is or in arrangements. Mint leaves and oils
can also be used in DIY air freshening
sprays, diffusers, warmers and other
aromatics.
And holiday bonus! Mint is known for its
digestive and oral benefits which make it
an edible treat and great addition to any
candy dish!
Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) -
Can be found quite commonly. Known for uses in alleviating stress and anxiety, relieving oxidative stress and helping the nervous system. Cloves are known to be used as a natural air freshener, used in diffusers or warmers. Burning cloves is spiritually known to stave off negative energy and promote peaceful positive vitality.
Snake Plant (Dracaena trifasciata) (sansevieria) or (Mother in Laws Tongue)
Can be found in local markets or online.
In addition to cleansing the air of toxins
and negativity, the snake plant is known
for promoting good energy and possibly
improving mental health. It is believed to
attract prosperity and luck while removing
bitterness.
This plant is not to be ingested.
Use for this plant is ornamental arrangement only.
Fun Note!
Snake Plant, Roses, Chamomile, Mint, Cloves and
are also all included in the practice of Feng Shui.
**Please note that all aforementioned herbs generally are considered safe in their recommended uses and in moderation. But as always consult your health care provider before intake, research before use and absolutely take pets into consideration before use.
En finale! Positive wishes to all, merde!
-Elise's Adventures
In Herbaland
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