The Plant Allies of the Metabolic System
Bitters, cholagogues, anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, carminatives, adaptogens, and nervines
Rose (Rosa spp.): A helpful ally when it comes to supporting the microbiome of our gut, acting as a prebiotic as well as supporting digestion through the promoting the production of bile. Indications include poor digestion, overactive and hot digestion leading to diarrhea, and gastritis.
Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus): Rosemary assists with digestive complaints by supporting liver and gallbladder functionality. The herb is antioxidant rich, strengthening to the metabolism, warming to the stomach, and helps with the assimilation of nutrients. Indications include cold digestion resulting in gurgling, wet gas, and heaviness after meals.
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare): A good choice for slow and spasmodic digestion that has been brought on by excess tension. Fennel helps to rebuild digestive fire, pulling energy down and out of the body (help to alleviate the high and upwards energy caused by tension). Indications include nausea and vomiting, food poisoning, and general lack of digestive fluids which can cause constipation, dry stools, and hemorrhoids.
Flower & Gem Essences: All the plants already listed can be used as flower essences. All flowering food plants essences including Grape (Vitis vinifera), Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), etc. Other essences include Sage (Salvia spp.), Rescue Remedy, Cerato (Ceratostigma willmottiana), Cherry Plum (Prunus cerasifera), Chamomile (Matricaria recutita), Rock Water, and all varieties of Yarrow (Achillea millefolium).
Additional Metabolic System Herbs: Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), Chamomile (Matricaria recutita), Ginger (Zingiber officinalis), Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), Sage (Salvia officinalis), Wood Betony (Betonica officinalis), Marshmallow (Althea officinalis), Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus), Turmeric (Curcuma longa), Cinnamon (Cinnamomum spp.), Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Lavender (Lavandula spp.).
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Remediations: For all plant ally work, especially if you are getting to know a plant for the first time or reconnecting with their energy, the Wild Tongue Plant Ally Spread can be a helpful tool.
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