The ocotillos are in bloom! These distinctive desert plants are named after their flowers - little torches 🔥 The blooming of these flowers feels so special in the desert. A burst of color after the muted days of winter. A meeting place for the birds and insects to feed on sweet nectar. The flowers clear the stagnancy our bodies feel after the early spring - a time when the Kapha dosha (earth & water) dominates and brings congestion and sluggishness Their action is warming - boosting flow of the lymphatic system and supporting the immune system ☀️ They make a delicious tea that reminds me of a cross between hibiscus and honeysuckle 🌺 Nature provides us the most beautiful allies right outside our door. The bloom of the ocotillos is a fleeting moment where the desert feels especially bright and abundant #plants #plantmedicine #foraging #foragedfoods #foragedtea #tea #herbs #herbalism #ayurveda #liveofftheland #homesteading #offgrid #wellness