Healing Herbal/Plant Medicine Beverages
BELOW A LIST OF HERBAL & PLANT MEDICINE BEVERAGES USED @ LA LUNA
(not to be used as a replacement to your regular medications) all drinks are discussed with each client before consuming to check for known allergies and contraindications.
PASSIONFLOWER
The beautiful herb passionflower known to calm the mind. Passionflower is promoted as a dietary supplement for anxiety and sleep problems, as well as for pain, heart rhythm problems, menopausal symptoms, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
More Passionflower benefits
✨ boosts GABA levels in the brain, which promotes relaxation
shown to ease generalized anxiety effective in reducing the intensity of menopausal hot flushes 🥵
And so much more 🌀
CAUTIONS
Not to be used for those that are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Not to be used for those on blood thinning medication.
BLUE LOTUS
The beautiful herb Blue Lotus benefits can be the following
May Aid sleep
Mayhelp Menstruation Problems
May assist Lucid Dreaming
Maybe an Aphrodisiac
May promote natural collagen generation
May promote deep relaxation
Can Promote healthy blood sugar level
May maintain a healthy digestive function
May assist blood circulation
Can support mental function
THIS TEA MAY GIVE YOU THE FEELING OF JOY AND GENTLE EUPHORIA
And so much more 🌀
CAUTION
Not to be consumed if pregnant or breastfeeding.
MUGWORT
Mugwort has been used throughout history and may assist with
Relieving stress, Boosting energy, Improving sleep,Promoting blood circulation, Relieving headaches,Supporting liver health, Easing digestion problem, Repelling insects Relieving muscle aches, Normalizing menstrual cycles, Increasing urine output
Lucid Dream Tea
"Historic Mugwort Uses" "Roman soldiers used to put mugwort in their shoes to relieve foot pain from marching. " "St. John the Baptist was said to wear a girdle of mugwort to relieve stomach pain."
Mugwort Active Compounds Mugwort leaves ground are used to make essential oil. Compounds in the oil include camphor, pinene, and cineole which are are believed to have powerful antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal effects.1
"A chemical called artemisinin is found in the root, stem, leaves, and blossoms of the mugwort plant. When eaten, artemisinin is said to cause gentle contractions of the uterus, which promote regular periods. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), it's sometimes used to induce labor." NOT TO BE DRUNK OR TAKEN DURING PREGNANCY ALSO WHILE BREASTFEEDING
Artemisinin is thought to have anti-cancer properties, though this has yet to be proven.
Conditions Treated At present there is not a lot of scientific evidence that mugwort can assist with prevention or help treat any medical condition. Even so, it is regularly used for:
Amenorrhea (irregular or absent periods)Anxiety,Chronic fatigue,Colic, Constipation, Depression, Eczema,Diarrhea, Epilepsy Headaches and migraines, Insomnia, Nausea or vomiting
*As with all herbal medications there is always risk of allergies so check before you begin drinking. *
Mugwort Allergy People with a ragweed allergy should use mugwort with caution due to an increased risk of an allergic reaction.
Mild allergic symptoms to mugwort include: Hives or rash,Itching, Mouth tingling,Swollen lips, Headaches,Stomach pain,Nausea or vomiting
Severe allergic symptomst: Sudden, severe hives or rash,Wheezing, Coughing, Shortness of breath, Rapid or irregular heartbeats, Swelling of the face, throat, or neck, Lightheadedness or fainting.
"Severe allergic symptoms are signs of a whole-body reaction called anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency that can lead to shock and death if not treated immediately."
"People allergic to celery, birch, or carrot should be cautious with mugwort because it's linked to “celery-mugwort-spice syndrome."10 This is typically a milder allergy but in rare cases, it can cause anaphylaxis."
"VeryWellHealth.com"
CACAO
Cacao will help you connect back to you & re establish your connection to Mother Earth. Whatever you are searching for, if you need help to move emotional debris, the need to let go of past experience or trauma, diminish negative energy,or maybe it’s just to lift your mood cacao ceremonies can assist you with focusing and re-aligning you with who you really are, and get back to you and living your authentic life 💫
Cacao is full of fantastic, life-enriching benefits, they assist health and mental well-being. Cacao is a heart-centered foothold, so that wherever you may be going on your personal journey it is with increased love and reduced fear. Cacao being the powerful Plant Medicine that she is assists us with releasing emotional stagnant debris that no longer serve us, she helps us discover forgiveness in ourselves and others,she shows us how to move forward if we have become stuck or scared of changing things in our lives to help move on. She also shows us how to access and work on lingering emotions, conditionings, behavioral patterns and addictions things that become buried deep down in the unconscious.💜
Notify if you are on Blood Pressure medication, pregnant or breastfeeding.