Herbs for Our Time

Nubia Earth

Motherwort (Leonorus Cardiaca)

Three herbs I recommend/utilize for Self Love

Motherwort (Leonorus cardiaca) is an herbal ally that promotes inner strength and trust-- two components that are necessary for self love. Motherwort connects to our physical heart (cardiovascular system) and our spiritual heart, as a companion to women and mothers. The energy of Motherwort is one that reveals our own gifts to us, allowing the ability to fall in love with ourselves over and over again!

My favorite preparations of Motherwort are in a tincture blend for use during personal Moon (Menstrual) Cycle bleeding or during the postpartum period, as a house cleansing/blessing smoke offering, or as a tea or infusion.


Hibiscus (Hibiscus Sabdariffa)

Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa)  brings joy and grants us grace with ourselves. Physically this herb works on the heart (cardiovascular) and nerves (nervous system). Hibiscus reminds us that we hold the power of protecting and bringing forth life. The herb returns us to our role as nurturer, first and foremost to ourselves.

Hibiscus tea or Flor de Jamaica is one of the most popular ways to enjoy this herb. The pulp from the leaves can also be  applied topically to promote healing of wounds. As an infusion the herb can be used after giving birth to return the Womb to pre-pregnancy state and reduce bleeding.

Damiana (Turnera Diffusa)

Damiana (Turnera diffusa) is my sweet, laid back home girl! She helps you seek out the beloved within, by revealing layers of intimacy and magnetism. Damiana brings all of the body systems into synchronicity, allowing for an experience of deep relaxation on the cellular level.

As an air sign, I love to smoke Damiana in an herbal blend, while water signs tend to prefer it prepared as a tea, fire signs may yoni steam with it, and Earth signs may prefer to bathe in it.