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 youwe 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!
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 nurturedigestion
& help cleanse the blood such as dandelion and
burdock root; to soothe harassed tissues &
spirit from the winters 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
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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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!
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!
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!
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!
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!)
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.
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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.