Milk thistle - Gänsedistel

(Sonchus acaulis)

Milk Thistle is an endemic plant (i.e., with very marked geographical limits) of the Canary Islands. It can be found in ravines, on the plateau margins and in areas inhabited by succulent plants. It can be recognized by its structure and its hairy herbaceous leaves and pinatilobuladas that draw a giant rosette on the soil of up to 60 cm long. Bunches are mostly between 2.5 and 4.5 cm wide, the husks are thick, white and velvety. Its external similarity with the dandelion is extraordinary, their only difference is that Milk Thistle is about 2 to 2.5 meters tall which makes it much bigger than dandelions.

Milk Thistle essence is a great ally in times of storm. It stimulates our ability to bring together our thoughts and to eliminate the tensions at different levels.

Essence Effect on the Body: On the energy level, the essence helps us overcome violent episodes. It is particularly indicated to administer it as a complement to a massage with oils producing a relaxing effect on the body, spirit and soul.

Mood: When there is a tendency to suffer from hysteria, Milk Thistle essence can contribute to balance this furious energy and to dilute the stiffness of the feelings. It helps to progressively relax the tensions between the different levels of our being.

Mind: With its balancing as well as relaxing energy, Milk Thistle essence can help us collect our thoughts and concentrate. As a result of using this essence, we will be able to eliminate scattered and stressful times from our being in order to live as a spiritual unity.

Spirit: This essence stimulates our ability to give free rein to our thoughts; we are no longer tied up to anything to find new answers in our inner emptiness. It can guide you in meditation or in moments of retrospect and reorientation.

Affirmation: I free myself of the exterior and interior energy, and I arrive at the energy point that I have in my interior.