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flower essence
Indian Pipe (Monotropa uniflora)
physical medicine
definition
Indian Pipe (Monotropa uniflora)
Therapeutic theme: reconciliation with others and making peace with self; reverence for all of life
Signature: White translucent stems and pipe-bowl shaped flowers characterize this small saprophyte which grows in the dark gloom of the forest. Clearly identifiable as a single plant these ethereal beings are always found in community. Native people used Indian Pipe to make poultices for wounds that would not heal.
In Indian Pipe we find the ability to "stand alone in closeness", so that we can be fully in relationship and community while maintaining and expressing our own unique qualities of being. It fosters self respect and respect for others. It resolves the inner voices that endlessly cloud the beauty of our true inner being. It counteracts negative self talk and banishes feelings of worthlessness, so that we can easily find and live our life purpose.
For native peoples pipes were a representation of drawing in Spirit to earthly matters. Smoking the peace pipe after battle with one's enemies was an invitation to Spirit to bless the new relationship.
Indian Pipe is a constitutional remedy for the Metal element, helping us to express ourselves in the world and to recognize and to claim what is valuable.
Chakra: Root
Meridian: Lung, Conception Vessel
Key Words: Reconciliation, Reverence
Challenges: Illusion, Separation
Affirmation: We are all one.
footnotes
Pettitt, Sabina. Energy Medicine: Pacific Flower and Sea Essences. Pacific Essences. Victoria, B.C., Canada. 1997.