Herbal remedies

About Herbal Remedies
Boudicca's Breast Balm

Goddess teas

About Herbal Remedies

 

The use of herbs for health and beauty was once widespread throughout the villages and townships of history, when our ancestors lived close to the land and the cycles of the seasons. 

Perhaps your grandmother -- or her mother's mother -- used natural herbs, and followed the Wise Woman ways. She knew which tree or root, flower or leaf was best for a specific ailment or need. But by the turn of the century, city living became widespread. The trusted old ways disappeared, along with the healing magic that nature offers us. We embraced the new discoveries in science and technology. Eventually the medicine of nature was overlooked, and the ability to identify that tree or flower, that root or leaf was left behind. 

But these trusted remedies and cures have not disappeared entirely. They are widely practiced today as people reawaken to natural health and beauty care. In fact, modern science is beginning to validate the 'magical' benefits and nutritive powers of herbs. 

Now more than ever we can benefit from the soothing, curative properties that herbal medicine has to offer. We can make a conscious choice to balance science with nature, technology with wisdom. 

Herbal*Teas                                                                                                            There are many ways in which to use herbs in order to partake of their beneficial properties, tea being one of the most simple and enjoyable. Our teas, while whimsical and delicious, are also created very consciously to best utilize the efficacy of the herbs used. (Look for tinctures, a powerful and convenient way to utilize herbs as well, to soon join our repertoire.)

Goddess Teas  

 

divine teas to inspire you               we use organic or ethically wildcrafted herbs

Our line of loose teas were created by Kimberely Arana, proprietress and clinical herbalist, and inspired by Celtic Goddesses of history and myth in honor of the Kimberely's heritage. The first tea came into being near Imbolc of 2002, when 'Brigid's Flame' was created. Brigid was truly inspiring, and more teas soon followed.

Each of these teas are made with grace and care, in small batches to ensure their quality and efficacy. On every box, you will find an inspirational and informative message from the Goddess or amazing woman from history that was the muse for that specific tea. 

Packaged in a gift box with tissue and an inspirational mantra to be found inside, they are  a great gift for that special person ~ including you! 

There are three great ways to experience our teas: You may order our teas in the lovely original gift box version, a popular favorite. Or maybe you prefer the tea-to-go pouch you see to the right? This bag stands alone with a re-sealable ziploc closure to ensure freshness. This means that Goddess Teas are available to you anywhere you go ~ toss it in your purse, backpack or briefcase! And of course, for those of you who can't get enough of our teas ~ we love you! ~ we offer all our teas in bulk as well.

Look for more Goddess' to reveal their special blends soon!

 

 

Our Latest Seasonal Blend is here! 

Lilith's Spring Equinox Passion Tea™ embrace your passions and let them bloom!

Lamia, by J. Waterhouse

hibiscus, dandelion root, malva flowers, elderflower, vanilla bean, rose, burdock, nettles, star anise,  ashwagandha

Lilith, Ancient Goddess of Sumeria and Queen of Heaven, has gone through a lot ~ She has been both revered and admonished for being a woman of strength, for having the power of Her convictions. A woman of passion and courage, She asks the same of us.  It was Lilith who kept whispering in our ear about the wonders of spring, the courage of infusing your life with passion and conviction. Telling us to embrace the beauty and joy in every blossom. To see the symbolism everywhere around us of possibilities and renewal as the wheel turns to springtime.

This tea assists our body's transition into Spring: herbs to nurture  digestion & help cleanse the blood such as dandelion and burdock root; to soothe harassed tissues & spirit from the winter’s trials with malva flowers and the adaptogenic properties of ashwagandha. We included hibiscus, high in anti-oxidants and talents for invoking a happy heart, and touches of sensual joy & love with vanilla bean and star anise. Now is your time: Drink deep, get out and BLOOM!

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Mari's Mama Tonic™                                      nourishing  the magic of motherhood

red raspberry, lady's mantle, partridge berry, nettles, orange peel, lemon balm, rosehips

Mari, the Goddess of new life and all beginnings inspires this delicious tea for pregnant goddesses everywhere.

The  journey  of motherhood begins within, and requires that you cherish and honor your body as temple ~ this is the time to rest and reflect, to drink deep of the gifts that our herbal allies offer to us. This tea is uniquely  created using traditional herbs that support this time for you and your child ~ to calm and soothe your mind as well as your digestion, nourish your body and womb in preparation for birth with tonic properties.                                                                     You are your babe’s gateway into this world ~ relish this miracle  and pave the way with good health, great love and joy!

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Maeve's Favor™                                                       life is a vision that you create            peppermint, spearmint, honeybush, orange peel, cinnamon

Queen Maeve is legendary both as sovereign over Ireland and as a Faery Queen in legends of old. She was renowned for her beauty, her intelligence, her ability to be an inspiring leader. We imagine that she was a visionary, and lived her life with great passion. And we believe that she would have favored this tea blend greatly ~ a delicious mint tea with a hint of cinnamon and orange to invigorate the senses. It includes honeybush, a version of red tea that is high in antioxidant properties; so while this tea supports a calm belly, it also nourishes your body.

It folklore it is believed that mint brings visions of the future ~ may this tea assist you as you create a future beyond your wildest dreams. Delight the Queen ~ and live your passions! Carpe Diem!

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Sampler's Special™                          seven of our delicious divine teas in one box!

Brigid's Flame, Rhiannon's Dream, Nimue's Nectar, Skatha's Warrior Tea, Isolde's Loev Tonic,  Meave's Favor (NEW!), Passion Tea (NEW for spring equinox!)

Enjoy all the Goddess Teas at your leisure! A sample of our six blends in one gift box, with a minimum of 3 mantras. The ultimate way to share the Goddess Teas with those you love, or with yourself! The pregnancy tonic tea is not included.   

And for Equinox only, our Equinox tea is included!

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10.99

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Brigid's Flame™                                           supporting vitality & passion in your life

rooibus, red clover, nettles, oat straw, cinnamon

The Goddess Brigid protects the 'inner flame' ~ when well tended, this flame empowers you with vitality, creativity and a passion for life. This inspirational tea supports the virtues of vitality and passion in your life, with herbs that are nutritive, alterative, purifying to the blood and uplifting to the heart. Enjoy, and may the plants bless you!   

 

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Nimue's Nectar™

nurturing feminine beauty, health &well being 

 

red raspberry, rosehips & petals, burdock, sarsaparilla, calendula, oatstraw, vitex, cinnamon 

Nimue, Goddess of Spring and the May dance, shares with all women her personal elixir: filled with herbs that manifest lustrous hair and skin, the well being of your cycles, a serene spirit and a heart filled with joy. Drink, and celebrate your beauty!   

 

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Rhiannon's Dream™    

leading you into restful sleep & fulfilling dreams

skullcap, passion flower, chamomile, rooibus, lavender, lemon balm, kava kava

Rhiannon, the Goddess of Poetry & Dreams inspired this enchanting tea; with herbs chosen to calm and soothe the mind, releasing the day's distractions so that you may experience satisfying and restorative sleep. Sweet dreams to you! 

 

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Skatha's Warrior Tea™                                  your immune system's ally in rough battle

elderberry, echinacea root & leaf, osha root, thyme, chamomile, oregano, eucalyptus, red root

Skatha, the great Scottish Warrioress of legend, lends her valor to this immune boosting tea. Drink of this tea to fend off the foes of illness such as colds, flus and other drudgery; including herbs that stimulate the immune system, soothe bronchials and support lymphatics. Let the battle begin, with a cheer to strength and honor!

 

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Isolde's Love Tonic™                       helping the world go 'round

rosehips, red clover, honeybush, cornsilk, chamomile, damiana, lemon balm, roses, peppermint

Isolde and Tristan drank deep of a potion that was not meant for the two of them, alas. But so great was this magic potion, that Love & Passion eclipsed all of their sorrow, pain or despair. We think the world could always use more Love, so we revived the vision of a love potion to conquer all. The herbs in this drink evoke passion, love, success in one's endeavors, as well as a light heart.

The herbs herein not only lend enchanting qualities to their talents, but will also serve to nourish your body and heart as well, nurturing a sense of well-being and give cause for passion to blossom, with nervine and tonic properties. Small amounts of caffeine are in this tea. (This tea, by the by, was magically inspired by the wedding of friends on the Spring Equinox, 2006. Blessings to Josh & Tomire! Update 2007: welcome to the world, Ily Rose!)

 

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Boudicca's Breast Balm has been moved to it's very  own page ~ click here!

 

 


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Tea Infuser                                                

Lovely "Celestial" design tea infuser, specially created for use with a cup or teapot (called Celestial because of the lovely design along the edge with Moons and Suns.) We personally find that this is the one we pull out to use again and again, over the ball infuser or muslin bag.

Diameter: 2"/5cm to 3"/7.62 cm

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The Blessed Thistle Botanicals & Gifts is not responsible for the misuse of any herbs or herb products that we sell, nor do we recommend herbs in place of your Doctor's recommendations or prescriptions.  PLEASE EDUCATE YOURSELF BEFORE USING. 

Do not combine herbal remedies with pharmaceutical drugs unless you have consulted your physician and/or your herbal practitioner. As with all medicinal products, keep out of reach of children, and avoid use during pregnancy or lactation unless otherwise specified. 

FDA Disclaimer: None of the statements in this web site have been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. None of the products in this catalog are intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. 

 

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