Findhorn Flower Essences - January 2010 Newsletter


*** Essence of the Month *** Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis)


The snowdrop is regarded as the first flower of spring, symbolising purity and the cleansing of the earth after winter. Galantamine, originally extracted from wild snowdrops, has been used throughout Eastern Europe for the alleviation of neuromuscular ailments, such as neuritis and neuralgia. Recent trials show that galantamine may not only slow the decline into the black night of AlzheimerÕs disease but also reverse it. Snowdrop is like a light that shines in the dark. It is essence illuminates the power of surrender in adapting to life changes and transitions, to accept things as they are and to let go. The essence of Snowdrop allows us to access deep inner stillness and to surrender to the processes whereby we can release the past.


*** Combination of the Month *** Seasonal Affections


During winter, especially here in the Northern hemisphere, it gets dark and gloomy early in the day and it is quite easy to feel down, depressed or melancholic. Seasonal Affections helps to release emotional congestion and to


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