thebeginnerwitch: NAME: LAVENDER GAELIC NAME: Labhandar LATIN NAME: Lavandula Vera or L. officinalis. COMMON / FOLK NAMES: Elf Leaf. MEDICINAL PART: Flowers / Leaves  PLACES OF ORIGIN: Around the Mediterranean, but cultivated in the U.S. and Europe. HABITAT: DESCRIPTION: The stems, growing 1 to 2 feet high, are gray-green and angular,  with flaking bark. TheContinue reading

recreationalwitchcraft: kidstonscottage: Lavender Syrup Ingredients – makes 2 x 190 ml jars 1.5 cups water 1.5 cups granulated sugar 2 tablespoons fresh lavender blossoms few drops of purple food colouring (optional but will stay clear without it) Method Place al the ingredients into a pan over a low heat until the sugar has dissolved. BringContinue reading

Hi Kate, What in your opinion would be the best herbs to make tea with to help aid sleep. I suffer from REM Sleep Disorder and although I take medication for it it doesn’t account for the sleepless nights. I want to look at herbal remedies before resorting to chemical/drugs from doctors. Cheers Bane. Blessed Be

First off, always consult with a doctor before starting any herbal regimen. The most common herbs for sleep are Chamomile, Lavender, Valerian (I have no experience with this herb).  Meditating to calm your mind can be of help as well. I hope this was helpful, and please let me know if you have any successContinue reading “Hi Kate, What in your opinion would be the best herbs to make tea with to help aid sleep. I suffer from REM Sleep Disorder and although I take medication for it it doesn’t account for the sleepless nights. I want to look at herbal remedies before resorting to chemical/drugs from doctors. Cheers Bane. Blessed Be”

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