Druidic Teas
Note - Please be very careful when taking these teas. These are powerful herbs, meant to be used by more experienced herbalists and witches. Provided as a reference for study only. Use at your own risk.
It must be reminded that the usual physical cautions should be adhered to when commencing any herbal treatments out of normality (eg: pregnant women, thyriod, heart conditions etc should consult doctors etc first) and also those open to Natures laws of Magick should be prepared to experience these tea's true intents. Use of these is neither recommended or encouraged.
Birch Moon -
Matters of beginnings and children, purification.
3 parts ginger
1 part lemongrass
Pinch of dill
Splash of Lemon juice.
Ash Moon-
Matters of the intellect, magick, healing.
2 parts anglelica
1/2 part sage
1/2 black cohosh
Pinch 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 bark
1 tbsp vanilla EXTRACT
1/2 part dried apples
pinch of rosemary.
Hawthorn Moon -
Matters of Peace, sleep, dreams, prosperity, happiness.
1 part hawthorn
1 part catnip
1/2 part rue
1/2 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 -
Matters of Lust, strength, energy, endurance, fertility, fire magick, male mysteries.
1 & 1/2 parts white oak bark
1/2 part mint
1/2 part orange peel
Pinch of cinnamon/nutmeg.
Holly Moon -
Matters of animals, magick, prophecy.
1 part kelp
1/2 part rose petals
1/2 part raspberry
pinch of yarrow
DO NOT use KELP during pregnancy, as it can cause miscarriage. DO NOT USE KELP if you have a THYROID condition. DO NOT take RASPBERRY during pregnancy during the first or second trimester.
Hazel Moon -
Matters of manifestations, protection, healing, fertility.
1 part ginseng
1 part mugwort
pinch of savory
splash of any non-citrus juice
Note - MUGWORT is a hullucinogen and toxic in large amounts. Use with caution, and as always... have a healthy respect for what the Goddess gives.
Vine Moon -
Matters of Earth, sex, overcoming difficulties.
1 part blackberry
1 part dandelion
splach of grape juice
pinch of hibiscus
1/2 part rue
1/2 part champagne
DO NOT take BLACKBERRY during the first or second trimester of pregnancy.
Ivy Moon -
Matters of Healing, cooperation, binding.
1 part mullein
1/4 part wintermint
1/2 part barberry
Reed Moon -
Matters of fertility, love, protection.
1 part red clover
1 part hyssop
1 part boneset
pinch of slippery elm
BONESET is toxic is large amounts or if taken over a long period of time.
Elder Moon -
Matters of exorcism, prosperity, astral travel, finding faeries.
1 part gingko
1 part mugwort
1 part valerian
1 part spearmint
pinch of anise/anise extract.
pinch of allspice
1/2 part champagne
VALERIAN is a sedative, and shouldn't be taken in large amounts.
Also catnip attracts cats so... keep it in an airtright container if you don't want it all chewed up!