Sage
- Salvia officinalis -
For Totem, it is cultivated in the Périgord Region
The etymology of the word sage evokes the healing power of the plant (salvia comes from the Latin salvare which means "to save" or "to heal"), which is confirmed by the proverb:
"Whoever has sage in his garden, does not need a doctor”. It is called the sacred herb. It is tonic, antiseptic and antispasmodic and it stimulates the organs.
Hormonal regulator, it acts on irregular periods and accompanies menopause.
Bactericidal and antiviral, it is the purification plant par excellence.
Her fumigations are antiseptic, and, from a spiritual point of view, she purifies the body, the mind and allows to rid spaces or objects of their negative waves.
IN THE WOLF BOUQUET
Scots pine, Sage, Yarrow, Lichen
Scots Pine
- Pinus sylvestris -
For Totem, Scots Pine comes from wild pickings in the Périgord Region
A mythical tree in many civilizations. In the Far East, from China to Japan, it symbolizes immortality through the persistence of its foliage and the incorruptibility of its resin. In mythology, the Pine Cone is associated with Dionysus, who holds it in his hand as a scepter.
Emblem of life, symbol of the permanence of plant life, the Scots Pine is a universal representative of tenacity, vitality and vigor. Its branches symbolize the energy that flows through friendships and human relationships.
It has virtues on the ENT (Otorhinolaryngology) sphere, has decongestant and fluidifying effects. In fumigation, it is an antiseptic and a tonic. It is also said that it diverts evil spells to the one who sent them, and protects from negative energies.
Yarrow
- Achillea millefolium -
For Totem, it comes from wild pickings in the Périgord Region
Present among the eight plants of the Neanderthal era, the Yarrow is a very ancient plant. It has been renowned since the Middle Ages for its healing properties – hence its nickname "cut grass" – and for its pain-relieving properties. It owes its official name to that of Achilles, who learned from Venus that he could heal the wounds of his soldiers. The Yarrow was part of the first aid kit of the soldiers of the First World War. It is used today in particular for its antispasmodic and digestive virtues. In the Celtic tradition, it is the plant of divination par excellence, the one that brings dynamism and courage, and reinforces the desire for love. It promotes listening and understanding of the other.