Rudbeckia Plant Medicine

Rudbeckia (Black-eyed Susan) medicine: this plant has a deep historical symbolism. Used to represent extending a hand of friendship, rudbeckia has ended conflicts, saved relationships, and diverted people away from warfare. Seeing a field of rudbeckia has even given pause to potential invaders.

It is therefore a great flower for forging friendships and alliances, and keeping people working together to find solutions to problems. Very useful in the present political climate.

It comes in a variety of colors and each person tends to be called most to the variety they are energetically compatible with.

Medicinally, it has long been known as an anti-inflammatory and tinctures made from its roots have been used to heal snakebite, fight ear infections and sores, reduce anxiety, alleviate asthma, and generally boost immunity, like its cousin echinacea.