Imbolc: Hearth Awakening Herbal Tea

Imbolc: Hearth Awakening

Imbolc falls in early February, the old Gaelic marker for the first stirring of the year — not spring yet, but the point where the dark starts loosening its grip. It's traditionally tied to the hearth, to Brigid, to the quiet work of tending a fire back to life after the deepest part of winter.

This tea moves the same way. Chamomile and lemon balm ease a mind still heavy with winter, gentle rather than jarring. Milky oats nourish a nervous system that's been running on reserves for months, the kind of slow, steady support that doesn't rush anything. Lavender closes it out, soft enough to match a season that's still mostly asking you to rest.

Nothing here wakes you up fast. It just reminds the body that the fire's still there, banked and waiting.

How to use: Steep 1 tablespoon in hot water for 5–10 minutes. Strain and enjoy.

Ingredients: Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), milky oats (Avena sativa), lavender (Lavandula angustifolia).

Net weight: 3oz.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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