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Fig Leaf Tea Healing Properties

Busy in my kitchen, I opened my large jar of dried fig leaves to make me some fig leaf tea. Those of you that have followed my youtube channel have most likely seen old videos of my 15 foot tall and 15 foot wide old fig tree. Today I thought I would gather up some healing facts when it comes to drinking fig tea.

Fig leaves (Ficus carica) are packed with bioactive compounds that offer a wide range of therapeutic benefits. Here’s what modern herbalists and ancient healers agree on:

1. Blood Sugar Regulation

Fig leaf tea is traditionally used to support Type 2 diabetes and insulin sensitivity.
Flavonoids like quercetin and apigenin mimic insulin and help regulate glucose uptake.

2. Cardiovascular Support

Helps lower LDL cholesterol, reduce triglycerides, and improve blood pressure thanks to potassium and magnesium.
Antioxidants protect blood vessels from inflammation and oxidative stress.

3. Anti-Inflammatory Effects

Contains polyphenols that act like natural COX inhibitors (similar to NSAIDs but gentler).
Used traditionally for menstrual cramps, headaches, and joint pain.

4. Digestive & Detox Support

Soothes IBS, gastritis, and gut inflammation.
Acts as a gentle laxative and liver tonic, aiding detoxification.

5. Respiratory Relief

Used in folk medicine to treat asthma, bronchitis, and coughs.
Often brewed with dried figs for added soothing effects.

6. Skin & Mood Benefits

Antioxidants promote skin healing and reduce oxidative stress.
Essential oils like linalool offer anti-anxiety and antibacterial effects.

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How to Brew Fig Leaf Tea

Simple Recipe:

3–4 fresh or dried fig leaves (use the mature leaves)
2 cups water
Simmer for 5–10 minutes
Strain and sip warm, optionally sweetened with honey

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"Steeped in ancient shade, fig leaves whisper healing into every cup."

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Why Rhyming Matters in Witchcraft & Potions

Long before paper, printing presses, or even written alphabets, rhyme was the memory’s lantern. People used rhythm, rhyme, and repetition to pass down everything from healing recipes to mythic lore, laws, genealogies, and spells.

Let's tap into something ancient and enchanting—rhyming in witchy potions isn’t just theatrical flair, it’s deeply rooted in ritual, rhythm, and intention.

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Why Rhyme Was a Memory Tool

Oral Tradition: In cultures where knowledge was spoken, rhyme helped preserve accuracy across generations.
Mnemonic Power: Rhyming lines are easier to recall—our brains latch onto patterns like melody and cadence.
Community Sharing: Rhymed verses could be sung, chanted, or recited in rituals, making them communal and enduring.
Protection of Knowledge: In times of persecution or secrecy (especially with herbal or magical lore), rhyme disguised meaning while preserving it.
Think of nursery rhymes, folk songs, or even ancient epics like The Iliad—they were all designed to be remembered, not read.
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Why Rhyming Matters in Witchcraft & Potions

Rhymes have long been used in spells and potions because they:

Focus the mind:

Like a mantra, rhyme helps the practitioner stay centered and intentional.

Create rhythm:

The cadence mimics natural cycles—breath, heartbeat, moon phases

Aid memory:

Oral traditions relied on rhyme to pass down spells and recipes.

Amplify energy:

Repetition and rhyme build emotional resonance, which many believe strengthens magical effect.

Symbolize harmony:

Rhyming words reflect balance—an essential concept in healing and ritual.

Even in Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the witches chant:

“Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and cauldron bubble.” This isn’t just spooky—it’s a rhythmic invocation of transformation

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Here's some Examples of Rhyming Potions: (Things from my books)

🌿 For Protection

Brewed with bark and rosemary’s bite, Calendoulah stirs by candlelight. A pinch of salt, a whispered charm, To shield the heart and guard from harm. This brew will hold you through the night.

🍵 For Peaceful Sleep

Lavender dreams and chamomile sigh, Calendoulah hums as stars drift by. A drop of honey, soft and slow, Let restless thoughts begin to go. This brew will hush the midnight cry.

🧄 For Strength

Garlic glows in broth so bold, Calendoulah stirs with hands of gold. Thyme and sage, a healing flame, To mend the wound and name the name. This brew will help your strength unfold.

🌙 For Intuition

Mint and moonlight, steeped with care, Calendoulah breathes the midnight air. A fig leaf floats, a truth revealed, The brew uncovers what’s concealed. Let inner knowing rise and flare.

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In Closing,

The Halloween Season has started and I've published a few Halloween related books in honor of the spooky season. One of which is "Halloween Herbal Companion" you can find it here.

Happy Fall to All!

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I just read Cinderella's Story

Cinderella’s story is a poetic arc of resilience, transformation, and love. Whether you follow the Grimm Brothers’ version or Charles Perrault’s, the heart of it remains the same: a kind, mistreated girl who never loses her grace, even when covered in ashes.

She’s denied joy, mocked by her stepsisters, and left behind when the palace ball begins. But then—poof!—a fairy godmother appears, turning a pumpkin into a carriage, mice into horses, and rags into a gown that glows like moonlight. The only catch? The magic fades at midnight.

And when the clock strikes twelve…

The carriage crumbles
The gown vanishes
The glass slipper remains

That slipper becomes the shimmer thread that leads the prince back to her—not because of status or wealth, but because of the quiet magic she carried all along.

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Cinderella Story - www.readthetale.com

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Halloween Herbal Companion Book Has Arrived!

The kettle is whistling, the moon is rising, and Miss Calendoulah has brewed something special just in time for October’s shimmer...

I’m thrilled to announce the upcoming release of my newest book: ✨ Halloween Herbal Companion: Healing, Brewing & Blooming ✨

This keepsake edition is part of my Herbal Healing Series and invites you into a garden of seasonal comfort, poetic ritual, and moon-brewed magic.

What’s Inside?

Herbal Tea Recipes for autumn healing and Halloween charm
Steam Intentions to guide your seasonal reflections
Lore Pages featuring Raven’s whispers and Calendoulah’s wisdom
Healing Garlic Soup (yes, it gets its own poetic spotlight!)
Interactive Tea Tags you can cut, paste, and personalize
Poetic Prompts to stir memory and meaning
Whimsical Illustrations of Miss Calendoulah in her garden

Whether you’re sipping fig leaf tea under a full moon or crafting a brew for clarity and calm, this book is designed to be both practical and poetic—a companion for your seasonal rituals and cozy nights.

🛒 Shop Halloween Herbal Companion Book here

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Why You Feel Sleepy After Eating

Have you ever noticed how sleepy people get after a big meal—especially during the holidays? One moment everyone’s laughing around the table, and the next, half the group has vanished to find a cozy corner for a quick nap. It got me wondering: Why does eating make us so tired? So I did a little digging, and here’s what I found.

Feeling sleepy after eating—often called postprandial somnolence or the classic “food coma”—is a common experience, and it’s caused by a mix of biological and nutritional factors. Here’s what they say is really going on:

1.) Blood Sugar Fluctuations

Meals high in refined carbohydrates (like white bread, pasta, or sugary snacks) cause a rapid spike in blood sugar.
Your body releases insulin to bring it back down, and that crash can leave you feeling sluggish.

2.) Tryptophan & Serotonin

Foods like turkey, milk, eggs, and nuts contain tryptophan, an amino acid that helps produce serotonin, which regulates mood and sleep.
A meal rich in protein and carbs can increase serotonin levels, making you feel drowsy.

3.) Melatonin-Rich Foods

Some foods naturally contain melatonin, the sleep hormone—like tart cherries, oats, rice, and pistachios.
These can subtly signal your body to wind down.

4.) Large Meal Volume