The Clarity Team

Dandelion root supports liver and gallbladder function, which clears out stagnation and mental fog and can aid in breaking through feelings of stuckness. It contains a prebiotic called inulin that supports a healthy gut microbiome. Dandelion is one of the quintessential wild medicines of these lands, and its properties are so diverse that it recently demonstrated neuroprotective effects against Alzheimer’s disease in scientific studies.

Dandelion invites us to be fully present here and now, to see the new opportunities and endless possibilities that emerge at each turn, releasing whatever is weighing us down and holding us back from moving out of our comfort zones. The sacred geometry of its seed heads points to its ability to help us recognise perfect timing and synchronicity within the apparent chaos of existence — ultimately overcoming the default mode of responding to that which escapes our control with anxiety. It instils positivity, persistence and determination, as observed in this plant’s character: dandelion is seen springing up from any crack in concrete, insistently unfurling its bright yellow flowers at the very start of spring, when all is still grey.

Rosemary’s use as a cognitive enhancer, increasing recall and focus, has been supported by contemporary research and features in texts from ancient Persia to Shakespeare, who referred to it as a “herb of remembrance”. Its sharp aroma and invigorating spiciness also make it helpful in overcoming coffee addiction. It is an enduring evergreen with pointed, needle shaped leaves - and the harsher its growing environment, the stronger its aroma and therapeutic potential.

Bay laurel leaves were used in the oracle of Delphi to enhance psychic abilities and have a long history of folk use in divination, clairvoyance, and as potentiator in ritual. The laurel wreath is a symbol of wisdom and achievement. Being widely associated with prosperity and luck, bay may be used as a catalyst in manifesting our ambitions and goals by aligning us to our higher selves and the unified field from which all that exists ultimately comes.

Fennel was believed by ancient Greeks to instil courage in soldiers going into battle, a property that can be transferred to our contemporary fears of public speaking and visibility. Besides helping memory recall, it is clarifying and uplifting in a relaxing way, so that we are able to express ourselves more calmly and clearly, while adding an element of playfulness and joy to the challenge. Its ancient use indicates that it also supports us in daring to be vulnerable, the place from which we can be most authentic and captivating. And we dare say that by sweetening the breath, it may well help one’s powers of persuasion too! It no doubt brings inspiration to any creative endeavour.

Herbal wisdom

The above description of possible effects is the result of a personal relationship to these ingredients, grounded in folk wisdom that has been empirically corroborated by contemporary medical herbalists. It stems from an understanding of medicinal plants’ healing power as deeper and broader than individual constituents’ actions demonstrated in a lab. The way plants and mushrooms will speak to you and how you will feel your body respond to them is unique to you, and every experience is unique. We are excited to hear about yours!

The way we like to work with plants and fungi is by allowing them to speak to us through our bodies, and nudge us back into balance by teaching us about ourselves and how to access the healing we need within. They are not here to fix us: they are allies that walk our paths with us.