Herbs for Grief

With the weight of the current world, and its twist + turns, remember to come back to the plants. They are here to help hold you. Remember, don’t run away from grief. It is necessary.

When you feel broken + lost, call on rose

When you are grieving + unsure, call on bleeding heart

When you just need a little tenderness, call on violet

When the system keeps failing at our expense, call on yarrow

When one must remember their integrity in a time where the ruling class has none, call on hawthorn

When it’s time to activate + move, call on rosemary

When you need a drop or two of courage to hold on to, call on borage

When you are having a hard time seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, call on calendula to offer a guiding light.

When you are deep in sadness, call on mimosa to uplift the spirit.

When your thoughts are spiraling, call on passionflower to hush the mental chatter.

When you are feeling burnt out, call on nettle to nourish your bones.

When you are needing a bit of strength, call on tulsi to bring you back to the present moment.

When you are rageful, call on blue vervain to cool the edges.

Grief keeps the heart fluid and soft, which helps make compassion possible.
— Francis Weller