Herb Journal: Red Root

The tincture of red root is a really groovy shade of red.It is a pretty dark red, separates it from the masses in this sense. I actually like the way it tastes, it is one of the less bitter root tinctures I've had, it is kind of smooth, a bit woody, a slight tinge of aftertaste that makes you salivate a bit. It feels grounding, calming, cooling. My breathing is becoming more fluid, and my fears less real. As I have been, today in particular in something of a meloncholic funk, it is really cool for me that I am taking this herb today, as it says it is especially helpful for people with a melancholy constitution, who are in an (artistic) funk. I wouldn't say my funk is particularly artistic, but i guess its all in the way you look at it. If the chaos of life is artistic, then let's just go with it. Being a lymphatic, this is also a good tincture for me today, especially considering how much I drank last night.. not that it was so incredibly much, but too much for me, especially considering I just wanted a beer or two, and was intending to stop drinking in general more or less, except for on occasion. Well, that flew out the window, so did my productivity and sense of purpose. That might seem a little extreme, but it just is that way for this particular situation (call it a funk). Let it cleanse the toxins: I can use it, right now. It's good to know that this herb is recommended for people under acute stress. It seems strengthening. I can see that it could be a good companion during times when life gets overwhelming. I also noticed that it is good for pelvic congestion, and can be a companion to Ocotillo when things get a bit murky down there.