ously it’s imperative to seek the highest quality in all of these life- sustaining requirements). We use our Essence to fill in the gaps when we can’t rely upon our steady income of Qi and we may never be aware that we are using it. Our Kidneys also help to pro- cess our emotional toxins, so when we experience extreme stress, frayed nerves, repressed or excessive emotions and cease to take proper care of ourselves, our inheritance gets spent. This is where the spiritual and energetic benefits of Goldenrod
can help us the most. The name Solidago means “to make whole” which not only refers to her value as a wound healer, but also to her ability to facilitate our recovery from emotional trauma. Deep grief and poignant loss can leave us broken and scarred, in need of potent healing; Goldenrod can help us to mend these painful injuries to our heart and soul. The fragrance, color, and form of the whole spiritual expres-
sion of Goldenrod are hopeful and strength-giving beyond any others I know. A single spike is sufficient to heal unbelief and melancholy. – John Muir Heartrending ordeals can leave us fractured and lost, search-
ing for the way back to our personal center. It is said that the Druids once used the stiff stalks of Solidago as divining rods be- cause the plant would always help locate hidden treasures such as fresh, drinkable water or buried gold and silver. Dowsing for lost objects can include our own search for the path back to self. We may lose our faith; we may find that our strength to endure is flagging; we may feel that we cannot take another step and that’s when the staff of goldenrod can be our support. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil: For thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou annointest my head with oil; My cup run- neth over.
Goldenrod offers to fortify our reserves and assures us that
we can hold on just a little longer. Herbalist Matthew Wood says that Goldenrod gives us determination so we may “endure to reach the goal.” The Ojibwe described the formation of the roots as gripping the earth in preparation for the difficult times ahead. The promise of rebirth, abundance and found riches is just ahead upon the Path… yes, that’s the one… The Path back to Your own Heart. Hang in there. You can do it.
I lie amid the Goldenrod, I love to see it lean and nod; I love to feel the grassy sod, Whose kindly breast will hold me last, Whose patient arms will fold me fast! Fold me from sunshine and from song, Fold me from sorrow and from wrong: Through gleaming gates of Goldenrod, I’ll pass into the rest of God. Mary Clemmer – last stanza from “Goldenrod” (1883)
Lisl Meredith Huebner, Dipl.CH, RH -Diplomate Chinese Herbology (NCCAOM), Registered Herbalist (AHG) “Herbalisl” is a national- ly board certified Chinese Herbalist with the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and a Regis- tered Herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild. She is available by appointment at The Essence of Being at Johnnycake Mountain, Burlington, CT.
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