Shadow Cactus

(Caralluma russelliana)

The caralluma species belongs to the family of silky petals succulent plants. Their original homeland is the dry zones of Africa. The so-called shadow cactus also receives the name of "confessional" or "flower of the flies". It forms light green stems with no leaves which are similar to those of the euphorbiaceae. Its flowers develop in groups creating a sphere. The flowers color can range from dark purple to almost black and they have five laciniate petals which grow from the center.

This essence has a liberating effect on the solar plexus. The internal processes are consciously carried out and therefore, we can positively treat them and counteract them.

Essence Effect on the Body: The essence acts mainly on the solar plexus. Mental or emotional problems arising in this area and that may be reflected in physical disorders can be treated with this essence on the energy level. When the solar plexus is overloaded by conflicts, deep emotional wounds, negative thoughts, etc. you can administer this essence to restore harmony. Its influence on death process protects us energetically by making it easier for the dying person to separate from the body.

Mood: The ability to see our own shadows, to accept them and then to be able to work on them, is often a vital exciting issue. With Shadow Cactus it will be us easier to arrive consciously to our shadows and, thus, to be able to control our interior processes.

Mind: The dissolution of our shadows is a process of activation of our self-awareness that demands predisposition to experience and mental strength. The essence enhances these qualities.

Spirit: The essence helps us to better accept life polarity. The most difficult issue of all is to accept death as a precursor of life (we cannot be alive without dying first) and to discover yourself once again in this circle. In this sense, the many "little deaths" (we are running continuously) along with the knowledge that accompanies them, are designed to take us a step further, giving us more life.

Affirmation: I accept death and I reborn into a new being