Our Favorite Herbs and Folk Practices for Soul Recollection After Shock and Trauma
A shocking or traumatic experience can often cause us to distance ourselves from the physical and emotional impact, leading to a sense of disembodiment and dissociation. Following these experiences, taking timely steps toward healing and calling ourselves back into our bodies is critical. Working with traditional herbs and folk practices not only promotes physical well-being but also aids in emotional healing and reconnection with our inner selves and our vitality. Here are some of our favorite herbs and practices to support the journey of healing from trauma:
Herbs
Chamomile: Known for their calming effects and accessibility, chamomile tea can help soothe anxiety and promote relaxation, especially when recovering from challenging and stressful moments.
Passionflower: This wise herb helps to alleviate feelings of restlessness and desperation and facilitates emotional regulation and deeper sleep, providing a gentle means of restoring inner peace and trust.
Rose: One of the best allies to connect us back to love, embodiment, and healing, Rose can uplift the spirit and help us compassionately reconnect with our emotions, offering solace during difficult times.
Lemon Balm: With their refreshing aroma and connection to our solar plexus chakra, our sense of empowerment and direction, lemon balm can reduce feelings of anxiety and being at a loss and promote calm, making it an ideal herb for easing post-trauma tension.
Rosemary: Associated with memory and clarity and warding off negativity, rosemary can help us regain our mental focus, intuition, and optimism, supporting the recollection of self after experiencing trauma.
Lavender: Known for their bright and calming scent, lavender is a powerful ally in reducing stress and promoting emotional and spiritual balance, helping to ground, center, and uplift the spirit.
Flower Essences
Star of Bethlehem: This flower essence is known for their soothing effects on shock and trauma, helping us process and release emotional pain.
Rock Rose: A powerful remedy for fear and terror, Rock Rose helps to instill courage and calm in the face of distress, making it an essential essence for trauma recovery.
Dandelion: Often seen as a common weed, dandelion flower essence aids in releasing feelings of hopelessness and helps us reclaim our personal power.
Practices
Drinking Calming Infusions (Tea): Sipping on herbal infusions made from chamomile, passionflower, or lemon balm can be a simple yet effective way to promote calming and emotional healing after a traumatic experience.
Egg Limpia (Limpia con Huevo): This traditional folk cleansing ritual involves using an egg to rub over the body and absorb negative energy, nervousness, fear, and shock, facilitating spiritual and emotional cleansing for those affected by trauma.
Herbal Sweeps (Barridos): This practice involves sweeping the body with herbs (ideally fresh bundles) to clear stagnant energy and invoke a sense of renewal. It connects us with the spiritual healing power of plants while helping us release the energetic imprints of trauma.
Spiritual Herbal Showers (Baños): Taking a shower with intentionally prepared fresh herb-infused water with plants like rosemary or lavender can be a potent way to cleanse the aura, promote emotional release, and invite healing energy.
Earthing (Walking Barefoot): Connecting with the earth by walking barefoot allows us to ground ourselves and reconnect with our bodies, fostering a sense of stability and security after trauma.
Healing is a deeply personal process; discovering what resonates and feels true for us is essential. It's important to take each step at our own pace while remaining open to seeking support when needed. Remember, our path to recovery is an essential and sacred part of our life journey. Sending deep love and prayers for healing to all who are suffering through the many traumatic events our changing world is facing these days.