7 Best Herbs for Intuition

7 Best Herbs to Boost Your Intuition

Intuition. The dictionary defines it as “direct understanding without reasoning.” Sometimes, it feels like intuition is something outside of us. Something that other special people may have. But the truth is, all of us have gift of intuition but it is a part of us that we need to develop, hone and use daily so that we can get to the point that we completely trust it.

Today we are going to talk about 7 herbs that will help boost your intuition. They are relatively easy to find from whether online or from your local herbal shop. Most are herbs that are calming to the body, helping you to stay present. This state of being present and calm will help you easily access your intuition. As always, consult with your physician before ingesting anything.

Mugwort

Mugwort or Artemis vulgaris is a wild perennial plant that grows in many types of environments and soils in Europe, North America and Asia. In European and Asian (including Chinese) lore, it was said to have magical properties. Two of these properties are prominent in a range of modern spiritual traditions: 1) to aid in safe travel and 2) to boost intuition and psychic/visionary work as well as visionary dreams. Mugwort can be drunk as a tea with honey before divination or before bed to encourage lucid dreams. It is a bitter herb so you may want to use it in a blend with other complementary herbs. It can be used in a tincture as well. It is often a component in sleep oils or sleep sachets.

Lavender

Lavender or Lavandula officinalis/L. angustifolia has been cultivated and grown in many countries for hundreds of years but is native to the Mediterranean and West Asia. The scent of lavender – either the flowers or the oil – calms the nerves and uplifts the mood. The essential oil can be used as an aromatherapy aid during divination. This can be done through diffuser, using an oil burner, a spritzer or even using a massage oil. The flowers and essential oil can also be used in a bath to heighten your intuition and open your third eye. They can also be used sleep oil or sleep sachet. The flowers can also be infused in honey. You could also make a tea (usually combined with other calming herbs like lemon balm).

Rosemary

Rosemary or Rosmarinus Officinalis is native to the Mediterranean but is widely grown all over the world. Most people know rosemary as a seasoning for food but it has many uses. Rosemary is a brain tonic so it is great for clarity. It is an uplifting herb as well. It can be ingested in the form of a tincture or used in a tea with complementary herbs. It is one of the oldest incenses and can be used with divination as well. The essential oil can be used in the same way as well as mixed with a carrier oil. The leaves can be infused in an oil. Rosemary leaves (and oil) have also been used in sachets to aid in sleep.

Peppermint

Peppermint or Mentha piperita is cultivated worldwide. Peppermint is also viewed as a brain tonic so it can also be used for clarity. An uplifting herb that doesn’t overstimulate, it can be used as a mood booster as well. It’s also a muscle relaxant so it can help you stay in a calm state while accessing your intuition. Use it in a tea on its own or with other complementary herbs. It can also be taken as a tincture. Peppermint essential oil can be used as aromatherapy or mixed in a carrier oil (it is said to help with headaches as well). The leaves can also be burnt as incense to help enhance your intuition.

Yarrow

Yarrow or Achillea millefolium is widespread in temperate climates. It has long been considered sacred by many traditions. The Druids used the stems to divine the weather in Europe, and in China, the stems were used with the I Ching to foretell the future. The flowers can be made into a drinking infusion to enhance intuition. It can also be used in a bath for the same purpose.

Angelica

Angelica or Angelica archangelica is native to Europe and parts of Asia but is now cultivated all over the world. In northern European folklore it could heal all ailments. The rest of ancient Europe used it for protection against evil. The leaves can be used in a relaxing bath and as incense to enhance intuition. The leaves can also be used in a smoking blend for enhancing intuition and psychic visions.

Damiana

Damiana or Turnera aphrodisiaca and Turnera diffusa is native to Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean. Besides being known as an aphrodisiac, it is also a nervous system tonic. It is used for lucid dreams and visionary dreams so it is also good for enhancing your intuition. It can also be burned as incense to aid in divination and visions. Its leaves can be used in a smoking blend aimed at getting clarity and boosting intuition. Damiana can be ingested in a tea or tincture. There are even recipes for cordials & liqueur floating around the interwebs.

And there you have it, 7 herbs that can help you enhance your intuition. Hope this helps and be sure to look out for our blog post about 7 of the best crystals to use to enhance your intuition.

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