Please join Sanctuary Steward Lana Smithner Greenleaf for this enlightening meditation with Elecampane.

She shares:

Folk names for Elecampane include "Wild Sunflower", elfdoc, horse-heal, and the latter half of the scientific name- Inula helenium- is referencing Helen of Troy, as they say elecampane sprung up from where her tears fell. Elecampane's closest associates (according to the ancient Celts,) are the fairies and elves (no big deal). Then of course you won't be surprised to hear that during Mummers' plays in Britain and Ireland Elecampane was portrayed in their scripts as a miracle cure- reviving the dead. 

So much more will be shared about this rooted and sunny herb- that is a sweet song for our respiratory system- when we meet, but first:

Please prepare the root of this "Wild Sunflower" for our sunrise meditation in one of these ways:

A. Overnight infusion of Elecampane root or

B. Early morning speedy decoction for the forgetful (smelling Elecampane come to a boil will wake you right up)

^per usual you can measure the folk way by adding a small palmful or less of the dried root to a quart of water 

Elecampane is known for soothing homesickness, grief, and purging the most persistent of viruses from our lungs. In this age of being separated from our ancestors bones, of many not having homes, of grief abounding, and viruses that spread as pandemics leaving remnants behind, I do think Elecampane may be exactly who I need, and maybe who you need too?

Looking forward to meditating and breathing with you all and Elecampane on a late July sunrise~ with love and tears, Lana.