Re:Druidic Teas

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Druidic TeasNOTE: Please be very, VERY careful when taking these teas! These are powerful herbs, meant to be used by more or less experienced herbalists and witches. Provided as a reference. Use at your own risk and Liability. Use of these is neither recommended or encouraged.To use, put in a tea ball and steep for 5 or 6 minutes.Birch Moon:Matters of beginnings and children; purification. 3 parts ginger1 part lemongrasspinch of dillsplash of lemon juice Ash Moon:Matters of the intellect; magick, healing. 2 parts angelica1/2 part sage1/2 part black cohoshpinch of rosemary Do not use black cohosh during pregnancy, as it can cause miscarriage. Black cohosh is a sedative and not to be taken in large amounts.Willow Moon:Matters of the Otherworld; healing, love, water magick, feminine mysteries. 2 parts willow bark1 tbsp vanilla extract1/2 part dried applespinch of rosemary Hawthorn Moon:Peace, sleep, dreams, prosperity, happiness. 1 part hawthorn1 part catnip1/2 part rue1/2 part champagne Do not use rue during pregnancy, as it can cause miscarriage. It can cause sensitivity to the sun and is toxic in moderate to large amounts.Oak Moon:Lust, strength, energy, endurance, fertility, fire magick, male mysteries. 1 1/2 parts white oak bark1/2 part mint1/2 part orange peelpinch of cinnamon/nutmeg Holly Moon:Matters of animals; magick, prophecy. 1 part kelp1/2 part rose petals1/2 part raspberrypinch of yarrowDo not use kelp during pregnancy, as it can cause miscarriage. DO NOT use kelp if you have a thyroid problem.Do not take raspberry during first or second trimester of pregnancy.Hazel Moon:Manifestations, protection, healing, fertility. 1 parts ginseng1/2 part mugwortpinch of savorysplash of any non-citrus juice Note: Mugwort is a hallucinogen and toxic in large amounts. Use with caution, and as always, have a healthy respect for what the Goddess gives.Vine Moon:Earth, sex magick, overcoming difficulties. 1 part blackberry1 part dandelionsplash of grape juicepinch of hibiscus Do not take blackberry during first or second trimester of pregnancy.Ivy Moon:Healing, cooperation, binding. 1 part mullein1/4 part wintermint1/2 part barberry Reed Moon:Fertility, love, protection. 1 part red clover1 part hyssop1 part bonesetpinch of slippery elmBoneset is toxic in large doses or if taken over long period of time.Elder Moon:Exorcism, prosperity, astral travel, finding faeries. 1 part ginko1 part mugwort1 part valerian1 part spearmentpinch of anise/anise extractpinch of allspiceValerian is a sedative, and shouldn't be taken in large amounts. (Also attracts cats like catnip, so keep it in a safe container if you don't want it to get chewed up)