Man in the Moon Herbs

Essential Oils for Cancer Zodiac Sign June 22- July 21       Cancer, the fourth sign of the zodiac is a water sign ruled by the moon. Cancerians are greatly influenced by the ocean tides as well as their own internal rhythms. They are homebodies that are in touch with their emotions and not afraid to express them. They have excellent memories are often the storytellers due to their love of tradition and tend to be nostalgic and sentimental. Some oils to nurture this aspect of the personality are rosemary , lemon , melissa and peppermint .  One of their greatest strengths is tenacity which can also be one of their greatest weaknesses. While it is great for keeping family traditions alive it also can make it hard for them to let go of things from their past. Some oils to help facilitate letting go are frankincense , rose and patchouli .   Cancerians can also be moody, defensive and unpredictable. Juniper , rose and bergamot can help ...

Bee balm is a pretty flower with several names. It is often called bergamot because its scent resembles the Italian bergamot orange which is used in Earl Gray tea. The name monarda comes from Dr Nicholas Monardes of Seville who wrote an herbal on North American flora in 1569. Traditional medicainal uses for bee balm are for relief of nausea, gas, insomnia and menstrual pain. Another name is Oswego tea which com es from the fact that it was used by Native Americans to treat colds. Bee balm became a popular tea substitute after the Boston Tea Party of 1773. A delicious tea is easily made by infusing ( pour boiling water over the bee balm and cover with a tight fitting lid) or simmering the leaves and flowers for about 10 minutes. Harvest the when the flowers form and the flowers when they are fully open. To dry for future use, simply hang small bunches upside down in a warm, dry, dark place. Store in an airtight container to preserve the fabulous scent and flavor. Bee balm is easily gro...