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Rooting with Burdock: A Grounded Ally for Shadow Work

Writer's picture: FabienneFabienne

Updated: Jan 17


Burdock, a plant ally in trauma healing and shadow work
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I nurture connection with the natural world,

And walk beside you on your journey.


I guide you back to yourself, through the darker parts.

I know them well, so don’t you worry.

My roots are long and strong; I know the dark and the dirt.

I am rooting for you as you seek the exiled parts of yourself,

And as you meet the answers to your humble questions.


I am gentle, though very strong.

I am resilient and will not give up,

As you dive deeper and gather the fragments of your soul.


I am honest and respectfully yours as I help you see,

When you are ready to see and ready to know.

I am well-known for my long roots

And the courage I bring.

I will go deep with you,

Until you, too, are rooted in something new—

Something that complements who you are,

Releasing what no longer serves

So you can reconnect and grow.


I am burdock.


– @fabiennewydler


 

Burdock’s extensive root system represents its profound grounding properties, making it a steadfast partner in our trauma-healing journeys. Beyond its rooting energy, burdock offers ancient qualities of clarity, protection, purification, courage, and the ability to remove negative energies.


Burdock invites us to root deeply within ourselves, clearing stagnant energy and fostering inner transformation. This ally can be incorporated into potions, ritual baths, incense, or amulets to support this work. For enhanced stability, pair burdock with cinnamon, whose warmth and energy provide a grounding complement to trauma healing practices and shadow work.



Burdock - Cinnamon Tea:


Here's what you need:


  • 50 grams burdock root, sliced

  • 1 cinnamon stick

  • 7.5 dl water

  • Your preferred sweetener


Let's get started:


  1. Bring the water, burdock root, and cinnamon stick to a boil.


  2. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 25 minutes.


  3. Strain the tea into cups and add your preferred sweetener to taste.


  4. Enjoy it warm or let it cool and store it in the fridge for a refreshing drink on a hot day.



(Caution: Burdock root is high in inulin. People taking diuretics, diabetes medication, or blood thinners should avoid consuming burdock root.)




 
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