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| Friendship Tea Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup Tang orange drink 1 cup instant tea 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 3/4 tsp. ground cloves Add all ingredients to a large bowl to mix. Stir until blended. Store in a tightly covered container. Add 2 1/2 to 3 tsps. of tea mixture to hot water. This also makes a wonderful gift to a friend. Herbal Infusion in Water: For leaves, flowers and crushed seeds 1 cup water 2 tsp. Herb tea Boil water in a glass, enamel coated or stainless steel pan and take off the burner. Add the herb tea to the water. Cover, and let it steep for 10 minutes. Strain into a cup. Can be sweetened with honey. Cold Infusion: An easy and energy efficient way to make tea. 1 qt. Water 3 T. herb Fill j LuIgI says: Cold Infusion: An easy and energy efficient way to make tea. 1 qt. Water 3 T. herb Fill jar with water, add herb tea, and let it sit out or in the refrigerator overnight. Strain into a clean pitcher. Herbal Decoction: For roots, bark, twigs and large seeds. 1 cup water 2 tsp. Herb tea Bring water to a simmer. Add herb tea to the water. Cover and let simmer 10 - 20 minutes. Strain into a cup. Sun Tea: Another easy, energy efficient way to make tea. 1 qt. Water 3 T. Herb tea Fill a jar with water. Add herbal tea. Let it sit in a sunny spot outside for at least 4 hours. Strain into a clean pitcher. Herbal Bath Tea: 2 cups water 4 tsp. Herb tea Bring water to a simmer. Add herbal tea to the water. Cover and let simmer gently for 10 minutes. Strain into bath water. ALLERGY / DECONGESTANT (Infusion) 1 part nettles 1 part peppermint 1 part mullein leaf 1 part comfrey leaf 1/2 part eyebright 1/2 part licorice 1/2 part rosehips 1/4 part marshmallow 1/4 part elder berries 1/4 part hyssop Mix. Boil. Sweeten if necessary. Drink. IMMUNE VITALIZER (Infusion) 1 part lemon balm 1 part peppermint 1/2 part ginger, dry 1/2 part elder flowers 1/2 part lemongrass 1/2 part yarrow flower 1/4 part Echinacea root Mix. Boil. Sweeten if necessary. Drink. LIVER CLEANSER (Decoction) 1 part dandelion root, roasted 1 part burdock root 1 part chicory root, roasted 1/4 part ginger, dry 1/4 part milk thistle seeds, crushed 1/4 part flaxseeds, crushed Mix. Boil. Sweeten if necessary. Drink. MONTHLY STABILIZER (Infusion) 4 parts raspberry leaves 1 part chamomile 1/2 part burdock root 1/2 part licorice root 1/4 part dong quai, broken into pieces Mix. Boil. Sweeten if necessary. Drink. RELAXATION TEA (Infusion) 2 parts lemon balm 1 part chamomile 1/2 part catnip 1/2 part skullcap 1/2 part passionflower 1/4 part St. John's Wort 1/4 part lavender Stevia to taste Mix. Boil. Sweeten if necessary. Drink. SPRING CLEANING (Infusion) 2 parts red clover blossoms 1/4 part olive leaf 1 part nettles 1/2 part chickweed 1/4 part fenugreek 1/4 fennel seed 1/4 part licorice Mix. Boil. Sweeten if necessary. Drink. Arthritis Salve Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz fresh Mint Leaf 1 1/2 oz crushed fresh Eucalyptus Leaf 1/4 oz crushed dried Bay Leaf 1/2 oz crushed or powdered dried Golden Seal Root 1/2 lb. Vegetable Shortening (in the "old days" lard was used) (if the fresh herbs cannot be found, substitution with dried herbs is OK) Mixing Directions: Mix all herbs together. Melt the Vegetable Shortening in a pot on low flame, adding a little at a time to speed the melting process. When all the Shortening has been melted, turn off the fire, and slowly stir in the mixed herbs. When all is mixed well, pour the liquid salve into a jar. DO NOT USE PLASTIC!!! USE GLASS ONLY!!! (plastic will draw out the essence of the herbs...) Cap the jar and refrigerate until the shortening has become a solid again, and is cold. Will keep for about a week. Directions of Use: Gather a small amount onto hand and massage onto skin of afflicted joint. Let set for at least one hour. Repeat as necessary. MORE HERBS Herbs & Their Definitions Many of the items covered come from the writings of Scott Cunningham - Magical Aromatherapy and Ray T. Malbrough - Charms, Spells & Formulas. Basil is used for more than cooking in Italian food. Peace, Happiness, and the Conscious Mind are some of the magickal attributes of this herb. Keep this scent close to keep a clear mind for tasks. The smell will keep you focused for the more important tasks in your day. Note: In making an oil of this herb, do not take it internally. Black Pepper For a charge in physical strength, this is a great herb. Other influences include Courage and Protection. If you are trying to keep other peolple's influences from ruining your day, this should help. You may take this internally. Bayberry This herb is used as a helper to complete mixtures that involve money. Although it is an herb which is hard to find, it can be worth the search. It is also one of the elements that vibrates well with the Zodiac sign of Gemini. Benzoin This herb is great for gathering magickal energy. This oil is also great for the Consious mind. As an addition to a mixture, this substance will add thickness to your oil. The tincture of benzoin is a great way to make your essential oils last. Bay Bay is another cooking item with great potential. The specialty of this herb is Psychic capabilities and Purification. Use dried leaves and smell them crumpled in your hand or smoke them in an incense. Chamomile This is an easy-to-get herb. You will find it in many herbal teas found at your local supermarket...and for good reason. This is the herb of Peace and Meditation. Take this herb and you will achieve a deeper peace of mind. Carnation This flower is so common in most areas that it is a great oil to practice with making essential oils. Smell the flowers fresh or in an oil for General Health, Love, and some Magical & Physical boosts. Cinnamon The dried inner bark of this herb helps you most with overall Prosperity. It is one of the more asscessible items that is part of one of the mixtures for Lucky Life Oil. Daffodil This narcissus flower is one of the strongest helpers for Love. The fresh flowers have the most powerful effect. This is one of a spiritual, deep love. Frankincense This herb has many religious connotations. The incense of this essential oil has a profound religious effect. Burn this incense for a heightened spiritual understanding and for meditation. Use this also for any oil that needs a power boost in a spiritual content. Not for internal use! Garlic One of the most versatile herbs, garlic has its focus around Health, Purification and Protection. Add it to any relevant dish and take the oils that come in vitamins. One bad side effect...bad for social situations. Ginger Magick is the best use of this herb. Taken in slight doses is the best practices due to its power. It also has influences in Sex, Love and slightly Money. Again, small doses are best. Jasmine Another common element, jasmine is responsible for Psychic dreams, Love, Sex and is overall good for relationships that need help in intimacy. Fresh flowers and the essential oil are best. Lemon There are many uses for this citrus. Basically, use the peels for soaking in your oils of Health and Healing. You can also use it for Physical purposes. Purification is the main attribute for lemon grass, lemon balm, and other related herbs. Myrrh Very similar to frankincense, myrrh is a great oil and incense for Meditation, and general Spirituality. You will reach new heights of spiritual depth with this. Not for internal use. Onion Onion is good for Courage. Use it on your more timid days. Bring a anectdote, but try to have it in the same family as not to neutralize your original purpose. Parsley Protection is the main quality of this herb. It is good to use this along with Onion and other noxious herbs to hide the scent, but not kill the purpose of the other herb(s). Patchouly This is a very powerful and readily available scent. Money, Sex and other Earth bound influences. This is a great essential oil to be used with Protection Oil and Seduction Oil. One word of warning. This neutralizes many spiritual situations. It is tied closely to the earth. Rose Another common flower, this is a great for Love. Beauty and oils for almost every ritual for peace should have this essential oil or flower petals involved. It also enhances intimate sexuality. Rosemary If we had more of this in our diets and rituals, we would benefit from an increased Memory. It also has great influence over the mind. Keep it in moderation for it can upset the stomach if too much is used. It may better be used in its natural form for smell to enhance mind capacities. Saffron This is an expensive herb that when cooking will have a profound color and taste in its host. It is very powerful for Magick. It should be used with only one or two other herbs in a mixture. Only a little of this herb will do the trick. Sage Great for Wisdom, this herb is commonly used with others in Italian seasonings. It has an underlying sub-conscious tone that can help you get in touch with unknown forces in your life. Sandalwood Common and good for additions to mixtures to give an essence of Healing, Spirituality and Healing. Adds a sweet undertone. Vanilla Magickal energy and overall mid-level purposes is this herbs strengths. Use this to add a balancing effect in your mixtures. A safe element for almost anything. Not too strong on its own. Witch Blood anointing oil 1/4 oz. artemesia (wormwood) 1/4 oz. valerian root 1/4 oz. vervain 1/4 oz. madder root 1/2 oz. English mandrake root (white bryony) 1 pint olive oil 9 drops oakmoss oil 7 drops elder oil 10 drops pine oil 5 drops chamomile oil pinch sugar or sweet sap pinch rock salt Ghost powder This simple powder will avert ghosts and spirits when it is placed in their path. It is best made while the moon is waning. Ingredients: (one part each) Dried rosemary leaves, ground to a powder Sea salt Garlic powder Study Oil 2 drops frankinscense 4 drops orange 3 drops rosemary 4 drops bergamot 2 drops sandalwood Add the ingredients to an oil burner and fill with water. Light tea light candle. Great for promoting study energy. Many mystical and magical uses have been found for the thirteen trees which symbolize the months of the Celtic lunar year, and it is likely, considering the popularity of Celtic Paganism, that many more will be discovered. However you choose to observe the lunar months, it can be helpful to first imbibe a magical brew designed to attune your body and spirit to the occasion. Following are the recipes for thirteen teas which will accomplish just that. The measurements given are approximate, and for making one eight-ouncemug full you should use no more than a single heaping teaspoon of dry herbs placed inside a tea ball or cheesecloth strainer. All liquid measurements should be added to taste. Allow the tea to steep at least two minutes, longer if you prefer a stronger flavor. As always, when ingesting untried substances, be sure to test for any allergic reactions first, and remember that no herbal preparation should ever be taken over the long term without consulting an expert pharmacologist or botanist. Though very few of the recipes actually contain any part of the trees to which they are attributed, they work quite well because their ingredients rely on using herbs and juices which share magical affinities with the properties of the tree. These properties are listed after the name of each tree so that, if you choose to, you can make substitutions based upon this knowledge. Depending upon the particular Celtic tradition you follow, the lunar year starts with either the first new moon closest to Samhain or the one just before Yule. BIRCH MOON > > Matters of beginnings and children; purification. > > 3 parts ginger > > 1 part lemongrass > > Pinch of dill > > Splash of lemon juice > ROWAN MOON > > Empowerment, clairvoyance, air magic, exorcism. > > 1 part valerian root > > 3 parts peppermint > > Pinch of eyebright > > Pinch of ginger > > Valerian is a powerful sedative that affects each person differently. You may wish to use a very small amount of this herb at first to determine how it affects your body chemistry ASH MOON > > Matters of the intellect; magic, healing. > > 2 parts angelica > > 1/2 part sage > > 1/2 part black cohosh > > Pinch of rosemary ALDER MOON > > Spirituality, wholeness of being. > > 1 part linden > > 1 part hibiscus > > 2 tablespoons of cream or milk > > Splash of cranberry juice WILLOW MOON > > Matters of the Otherworld; healing, love, water magic, feminine mysteries. > > 2 parts willow bark > > 1 tablespoon vanilla extract > > 1/2 part dried apples or a splash of apple juice > > Pinch of rosemary HAWTHORN MOON > > Peace, sleep, dreams, prosperity, happiness. > > 1 part hawthorn > > 1 part catnip > > 1/2 part rue > > 1/2 part chamomile OAK MOON > > Lust, strength, energy, endurance, fertility, fire magic, male mysteries. > > 1 1/2 parts white oak bark > > 1/2 part mint > > 1/2 part orange peel > > Pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg HOLLY MOON > > Matters of animals; magic, prophecy. > > 1 part kelp > > 1/2 part rose petals > > 1/2 part raspberry > > Pinch of yarrow HAZEL MOON > > Manifestations, protection, healing, fertility. > > 2 parts ginseng > > 1/2 part mugwort > > Pinch of savory > > Splash of any noncitrus juice VINE MOON > > Earth magic, sex magic, overcoming difficulties. > > 1 part blackberry > > 1 part dandelion > > Splash of currant wine or grape juice > > Pinch of hibiscus IVY MOON > > Healing, cooperation, binding. > > 1 part mullein > > 1/4 part eucalyptus > > 1/2 part barberry REED MOON > > Fertility, love, protection. > > 1 part red clover > > 1 part hyssop > > 1 part boneset > > Pinch of slippery elm ELDER MOON > > Exorcism, prosperity, astral travel, finding faeries. > > 1 part ginko > > 1 part mugwort > > 1 part valerian -- (see note under Rowan Moon) > > 1 part spearmint > > Pinch of anise (may substitute extract) > > Pinch of allspice |
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