Oregon Grape Flower Essence
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Happy Vernal Equinox! “To make new again.’
Late Winter and early spring mark the time Oregon Grape shrubs bloom in the PNW; these
bright waxy tiny yellow blossoms bring a magnificent pop of color to the fresh dew to the densely green forest landscape. These vividly bright tiny flowers hold so much photosynthesis light lifting our spirits for the resurrection of spring.
Oregon Grape was chosen as the state flower in Oregon in the late eighteen hundreds, shortly after Oregon became a state. Native to the state, it was viewed as an” abundance of beauty.”
Although used by the Native American tribes of the Pacific Northwest for treatments of arthritis and a number of various issues, Oregon Grape has been long used in Chinese medicine as well. This plant has a long history as a healer.
To continue The Lovers theme of 2022 and the elements of Six, Oregon grape Flower essence gives the vigor of the Six of Pentacles in the Tarot or the Six of Diamonds in the Flower Attunement cartomancy. This essence teaches us about the Earthly balance of giving and receiving love through cooperation, confidence, and trust, helping us share the feeling of our fulfillment as we give to others.
Flower Essence- Giving and receiving
Planetary Characteristics: Saturn/Giving and receiving
Latin Name:‘Mahonia aquifolium’
From The Flower Attunement Guide Book-
In medical astrology, our skin and our bones are ruled by Saturn. Saturn teaches us boundaries and self-preservation. Life is a balance between open and closed at the right times. Just like the Moon, we have to honor our cycles. When we are taught self-preservation is selfish, we act out unhealthily by becoming closed off to the world and its potential gifs of love.
Oregon grape helps teach us healthy boundaries. Its medicinal qualities are known for treating many conditions and are often used as an antifungal treatment, eczema cream, psoriasis treatment, and rash aid. Our skin is a helpful site for self-reflection. It tells us when we are unbalanced and when our boundaries have been crossed emotionally and spiritually. Oregon grape flower essence helps us to find balance. Its spiky leaves remind us to strengthen our boundaries, while its beautiful flowers remind us to shine. Its fruit-bearing quality helps us to feel nourished in giving and receiving love.
Flower essence tinctures work by modifying energy flow through the typical acupuncture meridians. Shifts in these energetic patterns influence the consciousness in helpful ways, both emotionally and physically. These homeopathic remedies can be described as “vibrational” or energy medicine. Flowers themselves contain the highest concentration of life force energy of the plant. Through the sun infusion method, we can harness the flower's healing vibrational pattern and energy. This is imprinted in the water and then preserved as medicine. Preserved with brandy but can be replaced with glycerin upon request.
The flower essence of Oregon Grape is only the vibration of the plant, and no plant material is used in the harvesting process.
This can be used as a tincture ingested neat or added to water, tea, or whatever you feel. I recommend one drop in water three times a day. All of the essences can also be added to a bath.
1/2oz 15ml
Made intentionally by hand in Portland, OR
***Disclaimer
results vary and are not 100% guaranteed.
The blends are not intended to replace any medical or mental treatments by a qualified health physician. This information is for educational purposes.
