This is such an insightful post. In Ayurveda I'm considered to have a Vata disposition, which is air. There have been times when I was so spiritually in tune that I was able to raise or calm the wind, just by communing with it and sort of "asking" it to increase or decrease. And at the same time, I've dealt with anxiety since my earliest memories of life. Even before my memories, my families stories about me are of me hiding in small spaces as soon as I could crawl. And my adult life has been a constant endeavor to "root down" more deeply.
I'm definitely going to be on the lookout for this flower and its tinctures. And also appreciating the affirmation of how wind and earth need to be used to balance each other. And of course water. Always, that element is what soothes and connects.
thanks, dear, for sharing your experience. i'm familiar with ayurveda a bit too and i am incredibly vata as well! that wind is something we certainly need to learn to balance and i hear you on the dual points you bring up. we're all still very human in bodies and i've had anxiety for probably all of my life as well! herbal allies have helped me tremendously to manage.
truly i think with anxiety, or the shaking/energetic sensitivity of vata dosha, having an ally to help ground or calm the nerves is so helpful. it is like that earth or pacifying water of which you speak. it can really change the perspective so the anxiety isn't at the forefront. i'm feeling inspired to write a series on my experience with them so stay tuned. this flower is one of the ones to use more wisely (as it is toxic), but many i'll share are so gentle (and easy to grow and make your own medicine from!).
I would love for you to share more on that!