Calliandra angustifolia

Sirenita Bobinsana speaks to us through our dreams by inducing vivid lucid or prophetic dreams and can increase dream recall. Her medicine works deeply in the dream realms to bring healing, insights, and realizations about one’s life. Bobi has a theme of water – something to look out for in the dreamscape.

Cacao ceremonies have been described as “heart-healing” in ancient Mayan texts. Modern research shows that the active cacao ingredient, theobromine – a cardiac stimulant, is able to both relax and widen the blood vessels and stimulate the heart.

Cacao aims at gently touching the emotional center of our body – our heart. The medicine works specifically by bringing us back to the feeling of love, oneness, and connection. We turn into our true and authentic selves, and are able to listen deep within to the deepest callings of our heart.

Theobroma cacao

In Mexico, the Mayans used cocoa as an offering to the gods. The seed was processed, then fermented, dried, roasted and ground. A paste was obtained that was mixed with water, pepper and corn flour. Thus the first chocolate was born.

Damiana has an ancient and erotic reputation, believed to increase desire and open the heart. Historically, it has been known as a natural aphrodisiac because it’s said to improve sexual arousal and blood flow to the genital area. It’s believed that caffeine, arbutine, and flavonoids are the main active compounds that help with sexual function. There are records of it being used by the Mayans as an aphrodisiac as well as to treat “giddiness and loss of balance.”

Chinese, Native Americans and European peoples have a longstanding relationship with hawthorn as a heart tonic. In Celtic mythology, it is one of the most sacred trees that symbolizes protection. Fairies live under the Hawthorn as its guardians, and so the tree is treated with great respect and care. 

Physically, Hawthorn use can improve the oxygen utilization of the heart as well as improve circulation and energize the cells of the heart. Its antioxidant content helps protect against heart disease and can help control high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

Jasmine adds sweetness to one’s life. Its scent is enchanting, pure, uplifting, and feminine. Jasmine inspires us to find forgiveness, acceptance, and compassion for ourselves and others while cultivating trust.

For the physical heart, Jasmine contains catechins that help lower harmful cholesterol levels, thus improving cardiovascular function.

Jasminum

The word “jasmine” is derived from the Persian word “yasmin”, which means “gift from God”. This sweet gift wishes for us to release what no longer serves us, from belief systems to old life situations. “Let it go,” is the mantra that works in tandem with Jasmine. According to Hindu scriptures, Jasmine is considered to be one of the five arrows of Kamadeva, the God of Love, which he shoots from his bow made of sugarcane.

Passiflora 

Passionflower is indicated for those that need to soften and open up to love, especially when the withdrawal is caused by hypersensitivity. Overload can cause physical and mental exhaustion that prevents connection to others and the self. Passionflower is the perfect remedy because of its grounding and calming spirit. TCM echoes this by indicating Passionflower for Qi imbalance caused by an overload rather than a blockage.

Those who struggle with heart palpitations, irregular heartbeat, or heart failure might benefit from incorporating Passionflower into their lives.

Whispers point to the rose as having the highest frequency of all flowers, which if true, would make it one of the closest tangible things to pure unconditional love. The so-called universal frequency of love, the Solfeggio Frequency, is thought to resonate at the core of everything; connecting our heart, spiritual nature, and divine harmony. 

Rosa

Red roses in particular offer sensuality, passion, affection, and deeper intimate connections with loved ones.

Proclaimed the Queen of the Flowers, the red Rose has ancient ties to the Goddess of Love, Aphrodite (Venus). Legend says while Aphrodite was running after her lover she suddenly cut herself and her blood turned a white rose red.

Aphrodite is believed to derive from one of the OG goddesses of love, Sumerian Goddess Inanna who also has strong associations with roses. When ancient Sumerians saw couples in love, they used the expression, “Among that girl and that guy, passed the goddess Inanna.”