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for helping with dream vividness + recall, aids in falling asleep

Ingredients:
• 1/2 to 1 part Mugwort (dried)
• 1 part Lavender (dried)
• 1 part Chamomile (dried)

Instructions:
• Combine dry herbs.
• Bring water to 180°F - just before a boil.
• Put 1tsp of the herb mixture in a strainer, steep for 10 minutes.
• Add sweetener, ice, lemon, etc, if desired.

Notes:
• Please research these herbs before ingesting, as some can cause interactions with prescription medication.
• With that said, I definitely recommend adding sweetener, it's a strong tea.
• If you have a signifying herb, I'd add a part or less to the herb mixture - my signifying herb is rose petals. I think it helps personalize the blend to your own self to have a signifying herb in the mix - even if it's less than half a part!
• Lavender and chamomile are both calming + relaxing, while mugwort (in my experience) causes some vivid dreams that are easier to remember.

for helping with cramps associated with menstruation

Ingredients:
• 1 part Raspberry Leaf (dried)
• 1 part Chamomile (dried)
• 1 part Green OR White tea
• 1 part Calendula/Marigold (optional, dried)

Instructions:
• Combine dry herbs.
• Bring water to 180°F - just before a boil.
• Put 1tsp of the herb mixture in a strainer, steep for 5-8 minutes.
• Add sweetener, ice, lemon, etc, if desired.

Notes:
• Please research these herbs before ingesting, as some can cause interactions with prescription medication.
• Raspberry leaf is good for lessening menstruation discomfort, while marigold helps with nausea - marigold is also useful in magic for brightening a mixture, figuratively and literally. Chamomile is calming, while green or white tea are both mostly for taste, but also for a little energy boost!
• This tea is made to taste good, so if you don't like or have a certain ingredient, replace it! I suggest keeping raspberry leaf, though, since it helps a lot with cramps. Something else you can add is cranberry juice - it's tart and works just like raspberry leaf to help reduce cramps.