You certainly know that colors have their symbolism. And did you know that this symbolism is directly connected to herbs and their specific effects on our body and soul? Let's think together about how the colors of plants are related to their specific task. It's incredible how perfect nature is. It has created treasures that have a deep meaning and can help us with almost anything. So let's uncover the symbolism, hidden at first glance, of the color scale of medicinal herbs.
Violet
The color purple is created by combining the opposing blue calm and red compelling force (= life force). It symbolizes calmness, courage, creativity, meditation, warmth, calming of passions and development of spirituality. It is referred to as a mystical color. It represents leaving the old, revival and rebirth. It erases the boundary between desire and reality. It removes all contradictions and opposites. It is therefore more than suitable for periods of increased stress and depression. In nature it symbolizes lavender, sage a yzop. Just remember what the sight of a bed of aromatic lavender evokes in you?
Purple-pink color
This color is also called fuchsia or magenta. It helps communicate with the heart. It supports vitality, creativity and connection with one's essence. In nature, they are symbolized by typically feminine herbs as the queen of all flowers. Damask Rose, rosehip, tender centipede rose and poetic Clary sageDid you know that essential oils from these aromatic plants are widely used in perfumery as fragrance fixatives?!
Green color
It is simply a symbol of pure energy, freshness, strength, balance, concentration and most importantly hope. It helps us accept others as they are, without embellishment or unnecessary disappointment. This symbolism is hidden in nettles, mint, rosemary, coriander, to lemon balm. Green is not only the central color of spring, reflecting hope for new life and the continuation of the cycle, but it is also the main color of nature. The sight of it soothes and harmonizes our soul.
White
How else but the color of purity, clarity, innocence and love of truth. It cleanses the entire energy system. It is suitable in case of loss of strength. Its representative is the delicate white rose, magical elderflower or royal jasmine.
Yellow
Like the sun, it warms and cheers. It is a symbol of wisdom, intelligence, independent thinking and belief in one's own potential. It stimulates the nerves and promotes understanding. Of course you can find all this at linden a St. John's wortHerbs that often call to us during autumn and winter!
gold colour
In nature, gold is also mixed with yellow. You would probably be looking in vain for a pure gold plant. But such immortelle, when illuminated by the sun's rays, it takes on a golden hue. It symbolizes longevity, immortality and helps transform knowledge into understanding. It is the most healing color of all. The color of perfection, universal love and abundance.
Brown colour
It symbolizes grounding, earthiness, stability and patience. Just looking at this color gives us certainty. This is how it affects our soul Cypress a pine or frankincense.
Blue color
Blue is a very calming color. It brings balance, tranquility, a sense of responsibility and compassion. It is a symbol of infinity and also the color of the Virgin Mary. It supports intuition and balance. In nature, it has all these aspects blue cornflower, Chamomile a yarrowThe last two plants boast white flowers, but when distilled, they release chamazulene (a natural aromatic compound) which is azure blue. That's why I classify them as blue.
Orange color
A cheerful color of optimism and joy, strengthening our self-confidence and courage. It is more than suitable for depression and melancholy. Joy brings orange a grapefruit, tangerine. Have you ever wondered what it feels like to peel an ordinary tangerine?!
You could say that plants speak to us in “several languages.” The “dictionary” for them is often hidden within us. Often, it is enough to listen and be open to the gifts of nature. With love and respect for them.
