Article by Tiffany Lazic
Of the Earth
Meadowsweet
I have a lovely memory of standing on ancestral ground on a remote Newfoundland island surrounded by delicate waist high plants as far as the eye could see, smelling the most beautiful scent sweet like marshmallows. I soon learned this wonderful plant was Meadowsweet and I fell in love. The Druids considered Meadowsweet to be one of the most blessed plants. It was used in ancient times to aid digestion issues. It is also known as a safe alternative to aspirin with no side effects. It aids with aches, pain, rheumatism, arthritis and gout. Traditionally used to flavour mead or as a tea (using either fresh or dried flowers and leaves), I found this great recipe for Meadowsweet Sorbet. Perfect for warmer weather. Ingredients: 4 handfuls Meadowsweet flowers, 1 cup brown caster sugar, juice of 3 lemons, 1 thinly grated lemon rind, 2 ½ cups water Instructions: Boil sugar and water rapidly for about 10 minutes to produce a light syrup. Take off boil and stir in the lemon juice and rind. Add Meadowsweet flowers and infuse until mixture is cool. Strain mixture through cheesecloth and freeze overnight. Blend the Meadowsweet mixture and freeze for 24 hours. Take out and blend once more. Freeze for a final 48 hours then enjoy!
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Morganite
This beautiful Pink Beryl, first discovered in California and Madagascar, became known as Morganite in1911 when it was named for well-known banker J.P. Morgan who was also an avid mineral collector. It was a favourite of Tiffany & Co. due to its rarity and the lushness of its colour. Morganite can sometimes be confused for Rose Quartz. It carries a similar energy of delicacy and love, but there is a depth to Morganite (also known as Pink Emerald), both in its colour and how one experiences its energy. The Stone of Divine Love, Morganite opens us up to love, attracting it into our lives and nurturing it in our hearts. It helps us to release old emotional pain and unhealthy patterns so we are able to be in healthy, conscious relationships. Not just on the human level, this stone aligns us with the universal heart, the pulse of unconditional love and the embrace of angels. This is a great stone for healers. It helps alleviate and release stress. Whether used in a treatment room to dispel stuck or blocked energy or used by healers themselves to maintain inner balance and centeredness, this beautiful stone never fails to uplift and bring the touch of joy.