This past winter I had a Soul Path reading with Winifred at AwenTree as part of my healing journey. The reading was very insightful and confirmed some of the things I had been seeing personally. One of the things Winifred suggested was to see an herbalist in town and to get a consultation. One of the things that have struck me is how much my third-eye has a play in all of this – although not too surprising.

I often feel alone in my daily life challenges due to a lot of coming from a spiritual nature. Most of the time people understand only fractions of what I’m going through. Seeing this herbalist was the first time someone could understand on some level what I am going through. He combined both western and eastern practices as well as deeply spiritual anecdotes. I recalled my experience in Salem where my third-eye shut off completely during a shift and how traumatizing it was. The herbalist provided another perspective and that my third-eye shut off due to protection. This was an eye-opener (no pun intended) and led to another discussion about providing more spiritual protection in my day to day life.

I was also reminded that the pineal gland is connected to the endocrine system in the body which is said to house the third-eye and our connection when someone goes into the fight or flight tendencies from a PTSD episode our endocrine system becomes exposed to the adrenaline and when our endocrine system is exposed to these adrenaline energies for too long it causes inflammation to the body. If you can find ways to reduce inflammation it will in turn reduce effects of anxiety and PTSD. I’m not saying this is the treatment for all of PTSD disorders but it’s a huge aspect of it. For me being completely ‘open’ spiritually I was ‘inhaling’ all kinds of excess energy especially in an office setting – interpreting others’ energy as my own and seeing myself in them. One of the things that was suggested by the herbalist is to take Yarrow for negative energy and spiritual protection. I’ve done a lot with protection but it seems like my techniques aren’t serving me anymore so I’ve been on a quest to finding other healing techniques.

The Healing Power of Yarrow*

Adapted from: https://eluneblue.com/yarrow-magical-properties/

1. Perhaps the most popular use for yarrow is as a sweat inducer. A cup of yarrow tea can help you break a sweat, which in turn can help break a fever.
2. Among yarrow’s many folk names, it is also called nosebleed, and by no coincidence. Not only can yarrow cause nosebleeds, it is an effective remedy for against them. Simply take a yarrow leaf, squish it a little to release its aroma and therapeutic oils, roll it into a ball and use this to plug the nostril(s) that is bleeding.
3. When suffering from hemorrhoids drink yarrow tea, or use a yarrow poultice on the affected area.
4. When it comes to issues of the blood, yarrow is a powerful balancer, especially when it concerns the menstrual cycle. Yarrow is often used to start a menstrual cycle that is arriving late, as well as ease the flow of a heavy cycle. For these same reasons, pregnant women should not ingest yarrow.
5. Yarrow is Nature’s bandage. Folk names like Soldier’s Woundwort and Knight’s Milfoil hint at its history as a sort of first aid kit in the midst of battle. Yarrow leaves can be used to pack a wound and stall its bleeding. They also have antibacterial qualities to help keep the wound clean of infection.
6. Using yarrow to wash your hair is believed to prevent baldness, although it won’t cure it if already balding.
7. Yarrow encourages the body to sweat, which can help break a fever. It assists the body in ridding itself of toxins, and a steam bath with yarrow in it can help relieve a headache.

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