MY FAIRY TEA GARDEN

Outside, a sharp, cold, wind is whipping the tree branches into a fury. But we do not care. The kettle is on, and soon a hot cup of tea will drive winter's chill from our bodies even as it gently chases stressful thoughts from our minds. Come sit a spell and have some tea with me. Relax, unwind and allow your mind to visit the land of fantasy.

For centuries, traditional healers from around the world have turned to herbal teas as gentle and effective remedies. It has the ability to both relax and revive. Because of its antioxident properties, especially in Green Tea, it protects the body in many ways . Evidence has shown it reduces the risk of several cancers, lowers cholesterol, strengthens the heart and toughens bones. Oolong tea has shown to stoke the body's fires and increase fat burning. Experience the healing power and magick that is brewing in our Earth Mother's tea.

Healing Herbal Teas

CHAMOMILE- Anxiety, indigestion, insomnia, irritability and poor appetite. ELDER- Allergies, colds, coughs, fever and flu. FENNEL- Bloating and gas, colic, encourages milk production in nursing mothers. GINGER- Colds, flu, gas, indigestion, nausea and poor circulation. LEMON BALM- Anxiety, mild depression, nervous exhaustion. PASSION FLOWER- Insomnia and irritability PEPPERMINT- Cramps, spastic colon. RASPBERRY- Diarrhea, eases childbirth and sore throats. ROOIBOS- Headaches, insomnia and stomach cramps.

Brewing the Perfect Cup

Start with fresh, cold water, preferably bottled or spring water. Bring water to a full boil for your black teas, but just to the steaming point for green. Let bags or tea ball steep for a few minutes.

Hey, I just thought of something, now we know why people have always used the term  BREWING tea. Witches brew, perhaps.

MY SWEET DREAM TEA

Combine Valerian, Chamomile flowers, and lemon grass and put in a tea ball. Steep covered for a few minutes. You can find herbs at the health food store or grow your own. If all else fails, purchase Sleepy Time bags at your supermarket.

Every evening, after you have settled into bed, talk to your ancestors, guardian spirits, and animal totems. Ask them to reveal themselves to you in your dreams. Say to yourself " Tonight I remember my dreams." Then go to sleep and dream. Do this each night just before falling asleep. Eventually your dream spirits will come.

HERB DREAM PILLOW

Take two equal size pieces of soft fabric, large enough for a pillow.  Sew together, leaving one end open. Take cheese cloth and combine herbs and lavender and tie it up to make a bag. Stuff into pillow along with some soft batting. Either sew closed or you can add zipper to make it easier to restuff. Use: 1 cup rose petals 1 cup lemon verbena 1/2 cup lavender flowers 2-3 tablespoons mugwort 1 teaspoon orris root powder Mix all, tie up in cheese cloth and stuff your dream pillow.