Herbal Tea Book

These are not medically recommended treatments. As always, see your doctor for any problem you may have.

Excerpts from Green Magic, Written by "Morwyn"

Whitford Press, West Chester, PA 1994

Aloe (Aloe vera)
A succulent perennial of the lily family. Narrow prickly edged leaves, fleshy with juice. Add the juice to shampoo to help prevent hair loss. A staple of the herbalist's medicine chest, add it to lotions to help relieve poison ivy sting. Apply directly to cuts and burns. Legend has it to avoid usage of it during pregnancy.

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Closely formed yellow or white flowerheads and feathery leaves on sturdy stalks, abounds in meadows and sunny mountain slopes. The flowers are anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and a mildstimulant. Chew the leaves to help alleviate toothaches. Tea remedies colds and melancholy.

Excerpts from The Herbal Tea Book By Ann Adrian and Judith Dennis

Health Publishing, San Fran., CA 1976

Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa)
Alfalfa is rich in valuable minerals and vitamins A, D, E and G. Tea is made from the leaves and seeds. The characteristic use of these teas is mainly stimulative but new research has shown that the seed-tea is valueable in relieving arthritic and similar twinges and pains. Often combined with peppermint.

Angelica (Archangelica)
The name derives from a legendary dream in which an angel revealed a cure for the plague. The roots, leaves ans seeds are all very aromatic. Herbalists use them for colds, coughs, colic. Tea is used for indigestion and bronchitis; externally as a poltice.

Black Willow (Salix Pentandra)
A late flowering Northern plant, its dark wide leaves have the sweet pungency of bay leaves. The bitter taste of the Black Willow became a symbol of sadness and grief. The legend says that the willow became bitter because the child christ was whipped with it. The bitter tea of the willow bark was a recognized remedy for fever, malaria and the plague. This belief was vindicated when salicin was extacted from the bark and this is the main active factor in today's aspirin.

Catnip (Nepeta Cataria)
A wild english plant belonging to the mint and nettle family. It originated in Europe and Asia, but is well represented in North America. The strong aroma of the plant makes it attractive to cats. Catnip has an old and distinguished place in the history of herbs, being one of the oldest known. The tops of the plant are used in making tea and it is harvested when in full bloom. It has tonic qualitites but is mainly know as the "tranquilizer" a sleep inducing tea. It reieves pain, induces perspiration and is recommended in case of fever.

Excerpts from The Magic of Incense, Oils and Brews by Scott Cunningham

Llewellyn Publications, St. Paul, MN 1988

A basic brew uses about 2 teaspoons mixed herbs per cup of boiling water.

Aphrodisia
Clove, Nutmeg, Lavender, Ginger, Rose Petals. Boil water in earthen pot. Place herbs and spices into pot. Pour boiling water over and steep for thirteen minutes. Add honey to taste.

Exorcism Brew (Caution! Spicy Hot!)
Cayenne Pepper, Bay Leaf, Rosemary. Mix, add 1 (one) teaspoon of mixture per cup. Pour boiling water over herbs in a cup, let steep nine minutes. Drink a sip or two while steamy hot, every few minutes until the cup grows cold. No need to drink it all. Pour remaining around edges of property or pour into cleansing/purification bath water.

Psychic Tea
Rosebuds, Yarrow, Cinnamon. Brew, steep for thirteen minutes. Drink before divination or psychic work to increase your powers.

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