The Ultimate Vampire Resource and Directory

Equal parts of:



Meadowsweet (which is often referred to as 'nature's tums' and is Nature's gift to the pregnant woman)



Chamomile (which has been shown to have a soothing and healing effect and tastes wonderful)



Raspberry Leaf (this is truly the woman's herb, used all over the world by pregnant women, prepares the womb for birth by relaxing and strengthening the uterus, smoothes menstrual cycle, helps nausea, other GI upsets)



Plus a bit of

Hops (calming, also articularly good for insomnia, tension)

Marshmallow root (a great demulcent, coats gastro-intestinal tract)

Nettle (strengthens and nourishes, iron, vitamin C, also helps increase milk production in nursing mothers)

Lemon Balm (great for flavor, combines well with nettle and raspberry leaf in women's formulas)

Peppermmint/Spearmint (wonderful for upset stomach of any kind, stimulates release of stomach acids, use large amounts for fevers and flus, generally soothing).





*Not all of these must be used for the tea to be productive. However, the Chamomlie, Raspberry Leaf, and Meadowsweet are the most important and I must strongly encourage the use of a mint. It is a nice idea to buy a bit of each herb (find a store that sells bulk by weight- it's not as expensive as you'd think) and to combine them and store them in a sealable jar. It is much more convenient than mixing it each time. But it is nice to experiment in the beginning and invent a tea to best suit your individual needs and tastes. This is only what worked the best for me.

Herbs to avoid during pregnancy: Goldenseal, Mandrake, Mugwort, Tansy, Rue, Wormwood, Barberry, Horsetail, Cohosh, Ginger (except in small doses)*, Hyssop, Motherwort, Myrrh, Parsley, Pennyroyal, Sage, Shepard's Purse, Licorice, Dong Quai, Ginseng, Sarsaparilla.

*Ginger may be used in small amounts during pregnancy in recipes or to help relieve heartburn symptoms. Just be sure to follow directions carefully and not to overdo it!

Muscle relief salts



1/2 cup epsom salt

1.2 cup sea salt

8 drops lavender

8 drops rosemary

3 drops juniper



mix well and add some to a warm bath store rest in an air tight container



***Safe for all***

Combine:



Two parts kava

One part chamomile

One part peppermint leaves in a cup



Directions:



Pour hot water over herbs and let set for 5 min



while tonic settles.....



light a charcoal of you choice on an incense burner, and add some lavender and clary sage into the burner. retrieve you tonic/tea, let the smoke of the burner waft over you, and as you drink, ou will feel all stress leaving your body and mind.



***********SAFE FOR ALL TO USE***********

Ingredients:



1 ounce primrose flower

1 ounce blessed thistle

1ounce lavender flower

1 ounce willowbark/ leaves

1 ounce sweet balm leaves

2 ounces peppermint leaves

2 ounces valerian root



Directions:



All ingredients should be dry and crushed/ground together. It can be stored for several months in a dark space (cabinet in jar). When needed place 1-2 heaping tsp into broiling water for at least 1/2 an hr.



Warning



Pregnant woman should avoid using this tonic, for it induces miscarriage.

If you are allergic to any asprin avoid adding the willow.