It is the month of September, and we are focusing on the Muscular System. This system of the body functions to pump blood throughout the body, help with movement, and support the body by maintaining its posture. There are smooth muscles that work when we are awake and asleep to help make it function correctly. There are cardiac muscles that make up the heart. Finally, there are skeletal muscles that we think of as the traditional "muscle", helping the body move and stand up. On the energetic level, muscle pain is related to succumbing to fears, inflamed thinking, and anger that makes us "see red". This week, we are focusing on helping to manage pain and inflammation from Muscular Dystrophy. Our top three essences to help with muscle pain for those with Muscular Dystrophy are Ho Sho, May Chang, and Scotch Pine.
Muscular Dystrophy is a dis-ease that causes progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass. Abnormal gene mutations interfere with the production of proteins that the body needs in order to form healthy muscles. Energetically, this is related to not feeling free to be oneself, or possible limitations that have been set by the parents. The result is a soul who no longer feels it is worth it to grow up and get older. Plants work magically to reconnect us with our soul through the soul of Mother Earth. Here are three trees to explore...
Ho Sho means "Fragrant Tree", and this essence comes from a camphor tree that is high in linalool and very fragrant. She is a wonderful pain reliever, body tonic, and muscle relaxer. Her spiritual gifts include sharing the courage to live the life of our dreams, feeling Loved and supported, and having the courage and understanding of the areas of life that truly need change.
May Chang is an evergreen tree that produces fruit that is distilled and turned into medicine for us to use. She has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for muscle pain for centuries. She is wonderful for both pain and upliftment. Her energetic gifts are in feeling "light-hearted" and spiritually balance.
Scotch Pine is an evergreen tree from Scotland that is known to be "The Master of the Light". This is because she has so much pine oil that she works great as a night torch. For pain, Scotch Pine helps the muscles, spams, and specifically addresses MS. Spiritually speaking, she is a guide to help us let go of painful memories, abuse, stress, and hopelessness. Scotch Pine brings Hope, clarity, and a positive mental attitude.
It is best to use essences for one month for every year you have had the symptoms that are being treated. In general, for the average adult weight and height, five to ten drops "neat" on the skin is enough to start anointing each essence 2-3 times a day. Always do a test patch on the inner arm to make sure that the essences are not too powerful to anoint "neat" on your skin. If they bring up a healing response, then use the bottoms of the feet to anoint, and meditate on what is coming up and out emotionally for healing. Anoint onto the skin by layering Ho Sho, Scotch Pine, and May Chang last. For some skin types, May Chang can be hot and bring up a healing response, so layer to be safe. Pour the plant medicine directly over the the areas of concern - and in this case it is where the body feels pain and discomfort. These plants work well together, and can help the healing process greatly. All essences are safe to ingest in small amounts (3-5 drops in an ounce of water is a good start). Use your intuition to guide the way, and remember that less is always more in most cases, and the body knows what's best - so always listen to it.
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