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Witch Tip:  Peppermint (Mentha piperita)

Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is one of the most common spices used in almost all cultures of the world. This medicinal plant is very rich in menthol, a volatile oil and the main agent of this plant.

This medicinal herb is very frequently used in the form of peppermint tea prepared from dry leaves of peppermint, and this tea has a vast variety of therapeutic values and properties.

Peppermint is considered to be among the greatest natural aids for digestion. It has been used for thousands of years to treat nausea, diarrhea, indigestion and many related problems.

Peppermint tea can calm down the muscles of the stomach, relieve cramps and colic, improve fat digestion and make it easy for the foods to pass through our digestive system

This tea is a good herbal remedy for irritable bowel syndrome.

Peppermint is a good solution for flatulence and bloating.

Studies have shown that peppermint has very potent anti-cancer properties and can be used to block tumor formation.

Health benefits of peppermint include its excellent anti-inflammatory and anti-viral effects, that is why peppermint can be used to kill all types of bacteria.

This herbal remedy is considered a great help to those who suffer from various respiratory problems like colds, a flue, bronchitis, etc. Peppermint is a usual ingredient of chest rubs and massage oils for relieving the symptoms of respiratory diseases.

Being a great expectorant, peppermint tea can assist in thinning and evacuating mucus, this way relieving whooping coughs and chest pains.

Peppermint has clear anti-fungal properties and can be used to treat candida infections.

Peppermint tea has been used for ages to calm down headaches.

Other very important health benefits of peppermint tea include the powers of this natural product to relieve anxiety, depression, nervous tension, and other negative effects of stresses.

Peppermint tea can be used externally to treat skin irritations, cuts, infections, itching, athlete’s foot, and many other skin problems.

Peppermint tea is among the most effective remedies for halitosis (bad breath).

☀️witch tip: Hibiscus🌺

(My photo)🌺

🌺Red hibiscus flower infused oil, sun water, dye, honey, etc. Makes a potent sun magic tool. Red hibiscus is good for cleansing, strength, happiness, love, protection, sweetness, confidence, creativity, passion, and glamour.

Medicinally it's good for treating high blood pressure, lowering temperature, aiding digestion, anti bacterial, soothing skin, and it's a diuretic

🌺Best used dried for infusions, if you grow them and wanna pick them yourself (like me!) watch for little bugs! They're very sweet flowers and attract little ants and such

🌺It pairs really well with lemon, rose, marigold, laurel, juniper, orange, and cinnamon (magically and flavor-wise)

🌅When infused in sun water it can be used to symbolize sunset

💕The oil makes a great attraction/love oil, confidence, beauty, and it's good for your skin!!

🌺A spoonful or 2 of hibiscus syrup (or just a strong hibiscus infusion) in some tea or cold water makes a refreshing, cleansing, love, confidence, and creativity spell (add a small squirt of lemon juice too!)

🌺Use it in a bath to attract self love and confidence

🌺Cinnamon- Hibiscus tea can be used to symbolize fire and sunset and make a great grounding and protection tea

🌺It's also my favorite (flower) flavor because it's so sweet yet as a very strong taste

☄Crystal pair with garnet, carnelian, or red goldstone

Everything exists because it has a role to play in this world.

Ainu Proverb

Smoky quartz comes with some incredible healing properties! It is by far one of my absolute favorite stones. Aside from it’s beautiful, deep grey-brown shimmer, it has a couple unique traits that set it apart from other crystal energies. Smoky quartz is known for it’s abilities as a protection stone. It has an unbelievable ability to ground the wearer and dispel negative energy. Have negative people in your life? Smoky Quartz will make sure those vibes roll right off instead of bringing you down. It’s great for use during meditation, as it helps ground your spirit and helps you reach a higher state of consciousness. It also is known as the “endurance stone.” If you’re suffering from physical or emotional fatigue, this is the stone for you. It also brings prosperity by grounding your goals and wishes.

I brought back a lot of Colorado Smoky Quartz from my latest trip. Snag one if they call to you! What do you use Smoky Quartz for? Any magical uses?

Chef John's Apple Butter After just minutes of prep, apples are slow cooked all day with sugars and spices, filling your house with an amazing aroma and producing an incredibly concentrated apple butter.