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Egyptian Blue Lotus: Nymphaea Caerulea Greetings, Tribe! Beautiful to have you in this space as we speak on Blue Lotus, also known as the Flower of Intuition. Below are some quick overviews of what you can expect from this sacred flower.  Blue Lotus is also known as: Nymphea caerulea, Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea, blue Egyptian lotus, blue water lilly, sacred blue lilly. Native to: Egypt, and southern parts of Asia.  Main Constituents: nupharidine, nuciferine, minerals, oils, bioflavanoids, nupherine, apomorphine, phytosterols. Parts Used: flowers, leaves, leaf-stalk Elements: Water and Earth Energetics: bitter, aromatic, warm Actions and Properties: sedative, febrifuge, aphrodisiac, circulatory, antispasmodic, antidepressant, anti-carcinogenic, anti-convulsant, anti-inflammatory Potential...

What is Life Force Energy? (Qi/Chi) You may have heard the term “life force energy”, 'Qi', or 'Chi' before and wondered what does that truly mean? It refers to the vital life force energy of the Universe, present within every living thing. This force of energy flows through the body pathways - known as meridians and chakras - of all living forms, all beings, in order to maintain health and wellness, mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. The Life Force is not separate from the Creator, an is known throughout the world with the Yorubas of West Africa naming it Ase, the Igbos call it Chi, and for the Akans it's...

  Sweet smelling linden trees scent the air in summer, signaling us to come and enjoy their upful properties for body, mind, and spirit. Linden flower and leaf, also known as Tilia, is a gentle friend that can help soothe away many of our daily plateaus while the flowers provide food for other insects and serve nature. It is gentle enough for everyone in the family, making it the perfect herb to call on for kids and parents alike at the end of a stressful or disappointing day. As a relaxing nervine, linden has been used to assist folks struggling with insomnia, nervous and muscle tension, anxiety, depression, hyperactivity,...