Aromatherapy Share: Essences That Help Us Address Our Darkest Shadows...

Aromatherapy is a powerful tool for emotional work because it directly impacts the memory center of the brain and helps us rewire ourselves after pain, heart-break, loss, trauma, or other major life shifts we may find difficult to process. Plant medicine is extremely grounding, and opens the heart and mind to deep introspection in order to address the shadow side that can be a source of karma and pain if not addressed. The essences we go to for shadow work have truly helped us change gears, let go of the past, and move forward after feeling hopeless, confused, or lost. Three of our favorites in this area are Ravensara Aromatica, Oregano, and Rose.

Ravensara Aromatica is an evergreen tree known as the "cure all" in Madagascar. She is also called the "oil that heals" due to her anti-viral and anti-infection properties. However, she is even more powerful in addressing the shadow issues that live deep inside. Ravensara Aromatica addresses our deepest fears, anxieties, sorrows, and anguish. She helps to balance the energy field, close holes in the aura, and strengthen the emotional body. Like a Raven, this plant teacher helps us soar to new heights, feel at one with others, and honor oneself and others equally. Anointing Ravensara Aromatica over the heart daily is helpful when doing shadow work on oneself.

Oregano is a transformational healer for both the physical and energetic bodies. She is anti-viral, anti-parasitic, and anti-fungal, and addresses dis-ease on all levels. Oregano targets psychopathic conditions, deep emotional trauma, and self-destructive tendencies in order for a higher frequency to take over. She is one of the most powerful medicines to address the shadow side, inner darkness, and negativity in order to transmute it all to Light. Due to her intensity, she is best applied to the bottoms of the feet daily for shadow work.

Rose is the most powerful flower on the planet for self-healing. She not only addresses every disturbance in the body, she also goes deep into the heart to help bring healing Light to the areas of inner darkness. Rose is one of the most powerful healers, as she addresses the thorns in our lives as well as the sweetness. Once we face the inner thorns that lurk in the shadows of our consciousness, then we can receive the sweetness of the blessings that come from Love, Truth, and higher wisdom. The Rose will Light the pathway by clearing the darkness, one petal at a time. Anoint Rose over the heart for best results and journal the experience as she guides us toward our ultimate healing transformation.

Anoint 5-10 drops of one or all of these plant teachers 2-3 times a day for 120 days to see how they work with the self-healing process. After anointing oneself, take time to reflect and journal on what is going on inside. Where is the pain or trauma stemming from? Is there a part of the self that is trying to protect the being against future struggles? What parts of the self need to be seen, heard, or understood? Where are our darkest shadows calling from the inside? These topics may lead to further questions and areas of reflection. Take time to express oneself and release what is being held inside. Pay attention to dreamtime, inner visions, and deep insights that come up when using the plant medicine. This is a wonderful way to work with one's inner world with the support of the Plant Kingdom.