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Morning Tea- after a late night and early morning of strong emotions.  It's beautiful.  Lapsang and hawthorn leaf and flower,  allspice and vanilla, orange peel and rose. A pinch of peppermint. Steamy water. Alchemy. In my cup. Yummy.  This makes my heart feel whole. Whats in your cup?  What makes your morning beautiful? I love my tea … Continue reading The Morning Cup of Healing

Morning Tea- always caffeinated.  A little whimsy.  A lot of luscious.  Musky, smoky, flowers and leaves. I've taken a deep love to smoky lapsang souchong tea- and blend it in everything. Rose loves to swim in a beautiful smokey toasty brew- lapsang, hojicha, toasted cacao, genmaicha. Sexy hawthorn blossoms add a musky, sexy aroma that … Continue reading Rituals of Daily Life

After entering all the names- and using a randomizer, we've got 5 winners! 5 Lucky souls who will receive 6 months  (12 issues) the new Sacred Plant Wisdom Newsletter! Thank you so much to everyone for spreading the word and getting the news out.  If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter, please be … Continue reading Sacred Plant Wisdom Newsletter Giveaway Winners

Originally published at Gaia's Gifts in 2010 Species:  Hawthorn, Whitethorn, Thorn, Haw Whiteblossom  (Crataegus oxycantha and other spp.) Parts used: Fruits, leaf, flower Energetic: cool, dry to neutral Taste: sweet, sour, astringent Actions: cardiotonic, nervine, astringent, nutritive, tonic, stimulant, relaxant, antioxidant Botanical/Ecological description: Hawthorn, in the rose family, is a small tree or shrub, that tends … Continue reading Hawthorn- Faery Guardian of the Heart