Herbs For Empaths

© By Anne Calzada Herbalist

For as long as I can remember, I have been "sensitive". Sensitive with people mostly, being able to feel their energy and feelings. I communicated with plants and animals too. I could feel joy, sadness, hope and broken dreams of people in the environment. I could also feel the energy of the environment around me even if there were no people there. I really felt being sensitive was weak,  because I knew I was different than others. Psychic even.

As I have grown up, I have learned that there is actually a term for it. It is called "empathic". It is actually defined 

as 

"showing an ability to understand and share the feelings of another."

This gift goes beyond normal empathy and compassion. It is intuition applied. This is actually a profound strength. It means that you have healing skills or abilities in some form. Accept yourself for who you are. You are beautiful and blessed!

Empathic people need to clear themselves from the external energies around them. This is vital to their own emotional and energetic health. Remember, empathy is feels. 

As an Herbalist, I have used herbs to help my body mind and spirit to strengthen and heal from the inside out. Here are some plants and practices that will help to assist you in resetting and realigning  oneself. 

Getting outside and grounding is huge for empathic people. Sitting in the garden, walking, meditating under a tree or by water. Being electronic free at some point in the day. Shut it off and breathe. Drinking water and keeping blood sugar stable is key. Sleep, Angel. Empaths need lots of chill time. Smudging and taking baths will help to remove unwanted psychic congestion. Lighting a candle at the end of the day and focusing on your gratitude for all of your blessings will help you. 

Plants can be used for healing in many forms. Tea, bathing, essential oils, flower essences, smudging and dream pillows are many ways that they can assist you with their plant magic.

These plants are known for spiritual cleansing and protection. 

Roses

Lavender

Chamomile

Oats

Cannabis

Clary Sage

Rue

Muellin

Echinacea

Lemon Balm

St. Johnswort
Elder 
Calendula

Marigold

Passionflower

Yarrow

Hops

Skullcap

Catnip

Kava

Sage

Bach Flower Rescue Remedy

Tub And Tea Bath Blend

1 part Lavender

1 part Lemon Balm

1 part Skullcap

Blend and add 1 tsp. per cup of hot water. Strain and pour yourself a cup. Add the rest to your bathwater. Total luxury.

Energy Medicine Massage Oil

2 part Roses

 2 part Lavender

1 part Yarrow

Blend, put in a jar, pour grapeseed oil over it. Macerate for a Moon cycle. Strain. You have a lovely anointing oil for sacred ceremony or even to use as a daily massage oil. 

Smudging Blend

1 part Juniper or Cedar

1 part White Sage or Sagebrush 

1 part Spruce or Pine

Bind the herbs with embroidery thread and set to dry. These make amazing gifts to be shared with others. Burn to transform negative energy into positive. 

Remember to cleanse your gifts as your would your garden tools. In Love and Light,

Anne xo

HEALING HEART HERBS