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Balance Hormones & Boost Fertility

 

Scorpio rules the reproductive organs. If your Sun, Moon, or Rising is in Scorpio, or you could use some hormonal balance, fertility or libido boosting, here is a tea that with a magical root that has been known to assist:

Steep:

 

~ 2-3 teaspoons Maca Root Powder

 

in 8-10 ounces of boiling water

You can add ginger, lemon, and/or honey to taste. You can also use any type of milk instead of water and blend with ice or use a frother to make a creamy cold or hot blend (see below picture). Note if you use milk, don’t use lemon, as it will curdle.

Maca, also know as Peruvian Ginseng, is a well-known and ancient remedy for boosting hormones, fertility, and libido in both men and women. Some believe it can actually even have a natural “Viagra” effect. 

Note that I only use and recommend organic herbs.  Also note that I am not a doctor so it is important for you to research each herb recommended to see possible contraindications for your situation. In general, take special caution and do extra research for anything before taking while pregnant or breastfeeding.

While herbal teas are sold extensively, easily accessed, and they are often safe, especially for occasional use, plants can be very potent, especially when used for a duration of time, and education is recommended to ensure safety for you and whomever you may be serving. In general, Maca would be contraindicated in those with hormonally-affected cancers. 

Here’s to your supported reproductive organs!

~ Annie Botticelli

 

 

 

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Flushed Kidneys & Bladder!

 

Libra rules the Kidneys (and the rest of the urinary tract). So if your Sun, Moon, or Rising is in Libra, or you could use some kidney or bladder flushing, here is a tea blend that have with ingredients that have been known to assist:

 

Steep:

~ 2 tablespoon Red Clover flowers 

~ 1/2 teaspoon Juniper Berries

~ 1/2 teaspoon Corn Silk

 

 

in 8-12 ounces of boiling water

 

You may pour through a strainer if you wish or leave herbs in.

 

Red Clover, Juniper Berries, and Corn Silk are known to help flush the urinary tract and dispel water retention. This can also assist in losing inches in abdomen as this tea blend is a diuretic, which means it can cause an increase in urination. It is recommended only occasionally and for a very short period of time and also to drink plenty of water to replace hydration lost from diuretic effect. Increased urination can affect mineral levels which can affect the cardiovascular system. Please give special consideration and qualified doctor review before using anything with a diuretic effect.

 

 

Note that I only use and recommend organic herbs.  Also note that I am not a doctor so it is important for you to research each herb recommended to see possible contraindications for your situation. In general, take special caution and do extra research for anything before taking while pregnant or breastfeeding.

 

While herbal teas are sold extensively, easily accessed, and they are often safe, especially for occasional use, plants can be very potent, especially when used for a duration of time, and education is recommended to ensure safety for you and whomever you may be serving. 

 

 

Here’s to your Supported Kidneys & Bladder!

~ Annie Botticelli

 

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Enhanced Digestion!

 

Virgo rules the digestion. So if your Sun, Moon, or Rising is in Virgo, or you could use some digestive aid, here is a tea blend with ingredients that have been known to assist:

 

Steep:

~ 1 tablespoon Lavender flowers 

~ 1 teaspoon Lavender leaves

~ 1/2 teaspoon Fennel seeds

~ 1/2 teaspoon Caraway seeds

 

 

in 8-12 ounces of boiling water

 

You may pour through a strainer if you wish or leave herbs in.

 

Lavender, Fennel and Caraway are all known digestive aids that can help dispel bloating and the feeling of being over-full. These herbs can also help ease the emotional state of ‘nervous stomach’.

 

Note that I only use and recommend organic herbs.  Also note that I am not a doctor so it is important for you to research each herb recommended to see possible contraindications for your situation. In general, take special caution and do extra research for anything before taking while pregnant or breastfeeding.

 

While herbal teas are sold extensively, easily accessed, and they are often safe, especially for occasional use, plants can be very potent, especially when used for a duration of time, and education is recommended to ensure safety for you and whomever you may be serving.

 

 

Here’s to your enhanced digestion!

~ Annie Botticelli

 

 

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Strong Heart!

 

 

Leo rules the heart. So if your Sun, Moon, or Rising is in Leo, or you want strengthen your heart, here is a tea blend with ingredients that have been known to assist:

 

 

Steep:

 

~ 1-2 tablespoon Hawthorn berries

 

~ 1 tablespoon or one tea bag of Green tea

 

 

 

 

in 8-12 ounces of boiling water.

 

 

Hawthorn is believed to assist several different aspects of hearth health, as is Green tea. Note that although Green tea has less caffeine than Black tea, any caffeine can negatively affect certain heart conditions. Hawthorn is also potentially contraindicated for those already on heart prescription medications and some other pharmaceuticals. Hawthorn tea has been recommended for occasional or short-term use for those for whom it is not contraindicated. Please check with your doctor and/or pharmacist.

 

 

Note that I only use and recommend organic herbs.  Also note that I am not a doctor so it is important for you to research each herb recommended to see possible contraindications for your situation. In general, take special caution and do extra research for anything before taking while pregnant or breastfeeding.

 

 

While herbal teas are sold extensively, easily accessed, and they are often safe, especially for occasional use, plants can be very potent, especially when used for a duration of time, and education is recommended to ensure safety for you and whomever you may be serving.

 

 

 

 

Here’s to your happy heart!

 

~ Annie Botticelli

 

 

 

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Happy Tummy!

Cancer rules the stomach. So if your Sun, Moon, or Rising is in Cancer, or you want soothe your stomach, here is a tea blend with ingredients that have been known to assist:

Steep:

~ 1 tablespoon Chamomile leaves

~ 1 tablespoon Ginger root – chopped or diced

~ Honey to taste

~ Squeeze of fresh lemon

 

in 8-12 ounces of boiling water.

Chamomile, ginger, and lemon are each known to be specifically helpful for the stomach.

Note that I only use and recommend organic herbs.  Also note that I am not a doctor so it is important for you to research each herb recommended to see possible contraindications for your situation. In general, take special caution and do extra research for anything before taking while pregnant or breastfeeding.

While herbal teas are sold extensively, easily accessed, and they are often safe, especially for occasional use, plants can be very potent, especially when used for a duration of time, and education is recommended to ensure safety for you and whomever you may be serving.

If you are using this blend for stomach pain, do know that sometimes this pain can be a sign of an ailment more serious than just indigestion so do your due diligence to follow up as necessary with your qualified health practitioner if discomfort or pain persist.

 

Here’s to your happy tummy!

~ Annie Botticelli

 

​Breathing Easy!

Soothed Lungs! Gemini rules the respiratory system. So if your Sun, Moon, or Rising is in Gemini, or you want soothe and protect your lungs, here is a tea blend that have with ingredients that have been known to assist:

Steep:

~ 1 tablespoon Yerba Santa leaves

~ 1 tablespoon Mullein leaves, flowers, or roots

~ 1/2 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds

~ 1 teaspoon of Honey

 

in 8-12 ounces of boiling water.

Yerba Santa, Mullein, Fenugreek and Honey are each known to be specifically helpful for the respiratory tract.

Note that I only use and recommend organic herbs.  Also note that I am not a doctor so it is important for you to research each herb recommended to see possible contraindications for your situation. In general, take special caution and do extra research for anything before taking while pregnant or breastfeeding.

While herbal teas are sold extensively, easily accessed, and they are often safe, especially for occasional use, plants can be very potent, especially when used for a duration of time, and education is recommended to ensure safety for you and whomever you may be serving.

If you are using this blend for a sore throat, do know that sometimes sore throats can be a sign of an ailment more serious than just a passing cold so do your due diligence to follow up as necessary with your qualified health practitioner.

 

Here’s to your happy respiratory tract!

~ Annie Botticelli

 

Soothed Throat!

Taurus rules the throat. So if your Sun, Moon, or Rising is in Taurus, or you want to soothe and support your throat, here is a tea blend that have with ingredients that have been known to assist:

Steep:

~ 1 tablespoon of Marshmallow Root (can be powdered or not)

~ 1 tablespoon of Marshmallow Flowers

~ 1 teaspoon of Honey 

Marshmallow root and flowers are “mucilagenous”, which means they soothe and coat the throat and digestive tract. This effect can be helpful for sore throats or just to help soothe from overuse through talking, singing, or other vocal exertion. Honey is a well-known throat soother.

Note that I only use and recommend organic herbs.  Also note that I am not a doctor so it is important for you to research each herb recommended to see possible contraindications for your situation. In general, take special caution and do extra research for anything before taking while pregnant or breastfeeding. While herbal teas are sold extensively, easily accessed, and they are often safe, especially for occasional use, plants can be very potent, especially when used for a duration of time, and education is recommended to ensure safety for you and whoever you may be serving.

If you are using this blend for a sore throat, do know that sometimes sore throats can be a sign of an ailment more serious than just a passing cold so do your due diligence to follow up as necessary with your qualified health practitioner.

 

Here’s to happy throat!

~ Annie Botticelli

 

 

 Happy Head!

Aries rules the head and brain. So if your Sun, Moon, or Rising is in Aries, or you just want to help improve your clarity and focus, and/or help with headaches, here are some herbs to use alone or together that have been known to assist:

Steep:

~ One tea bag (or loose equivalent) of Black tea (note you can make this decaf or use rooibos tea to avoid caffeine. For some people the caffeine really helps to take away migraine or other headache pain, but for others it can be a trigger for it.)

~ Milk or alternative (I usually use unsweetened almond milk that I make or store bought)

~ You can add a sweetener if you wish 

~ Fresh or powder ginger to taste (ginger has evidence of reducing headache pain and soothing migraine-related nausea)

~ Black pepper (a natural pain killer and anti-inflammatory)

~ One crushed cardamom pod or equivalent in already powdered form (cardamom also has confirmed usage as an aid for headache pain)

~ Cinnamon to taste (Cinnamon has been commonly used as a headache remedy)

~ Crushed cloves to taste (another remedy know for helping headaches!)

So all of the spices on their own and used together in Masala Chai have been known to reduce pain, inflammation, increase blood flow and specifically help headache pain as well as aid in clarity and focus!  A powerful and delicious team!

Note that I only use and recommend organic herbs.  Also note that I am not a doctor so it is important for you to research each herb recommended to see possible contraindications for your situation. In general, take special caution and do extra research for anything before taking while pregnant or breastfeeding. While herbal teas are sold extensively, easily accessed, and they are often safe, especially for occasional use, plants can be very potent, especially when used for a duration of time, and education is recommended to ensure safety for you and whoever you may be serving.

 

Here’s to clear focus and happy head!

~ Annie Botticelli

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLEAR LYMPH!

Pisces rules the lymphatic system. So if your Sun, Moon, or Rising is in Pisces, or you just want to help improve your lymphatic flow, here are some herbs to use alone or together that have been known to clear your lymphatic system:

Steep:

~ 1 Tablespoon of Calendula flowers (avoid this ingredient while pregnant!)

~ 1 Tablespoon of Cleavers

~ 1 Tablespoon of Dandelion flowers

in 8-10 oz of pure hot water.

Note that I only use and recommend organic herbs.  Also note that I am not a doctor so it is important for you to research each herb recommended to see possible contraindications for your situation. In general, take special caution and do extra research for anything before taking while pregnant or breastfeeding. While herbal teas are sold extensively, easily accessed, and they are often safe, especially for occasional use, plants can be very potent, especially when used for a duration of time, and education is recommended to ensure safety for you and whoever you may be serving.

 

Here’s to Your Clear Lymph!

~ Annie Botticelli

FLOWING CIRCULATION!

Aquarius rules the circulatory system. So if your Sun, Moon, or Rising is in Aquarius, or you just want to help improve your blood flow, here are some herbs to use alone or together that have been known to improve circulation:

Steep:

~ 2 Teaspoons of any type of mint leaves 

(with or without flowers)

~ 1/2 Teaspoon of Thyme leaves (with or without flowers)

~ 1 Teaspoon of Rosemary leaves (with or without flowers)

in 8-10 oz of pure hot water.

Note that I only use and recommend organic herbs.  Also note that I am not a doctor so it is important for you to research each herb recommended to see possible contraindications for your situation.  While herbal teas are sold extensively, easily accessed, and they are often safe, especially for occasional use, plants can be very potent, especially when used for a duration of time, and education is recommended to ensure safety for you and whoever you may be serving.

 

Here’s to Your Flowing Circulation!

~ Annie Botticelli