Newsletter June-2023

Greetings,

Here we are , time to celebrate all Dad's, here and beyond. We honor all those that have left us, and those that are here enjoying their young.

Here at Caer's Apothecary, yeah, I shortened it for space, we have been gathering in a lot of nice items great for the Dad, Come on in and check us out, nice pendants, and other necklaces, some glow some don't.

Other items like spell work, and gemstones, herbs, teas, it's all here, some things we are still working on getting back in.

I hope this finds each of you well, come in and get the things you need, we have plenty of candles back in as well.

Until next time,

The Editor

Also known as- Taraxacum officinale, Blowball, Cankerwort, Common Dandelion, Dandelion Herb, Leontodon taracum, Lion's Tooth, Pissenlit, Priest's Crown, Swine Snout, Taraxaci herba, Taraxacum vulgare, Wild Endive.

Introduction

The common dandelion, enemy of well-kept lawns, is an exceptionally nutritious food. Its leaves and root contain substantial levels of vitamins A, C, D, and B complex as well as iron, magnesium, zinc, potassium, manganese, copper, choline, calcium, boron, and silicon. In almost every herbal healing tradition, the root of the dandelion has been used for the treatment of a variety of liver and gallbladder problems. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the roots of various species of dandelions are also used as "herbs that cool the blood." Dandelions are through to correct the physiological reactions triggered by intense emotions that cause eyestrain or red, swollen, and painful eyes. They are used in teas and poultices for abscesses and sores, especially on the breast. The promote lactation and clear painful urinary dysfunction.

Parts Used

The whole root, dried, and cut.

Typical Preparations

Typically used as tea or tincture.

Summary

Dandelion root is a mild chloretic, that is, an agent for stimulating the release of bile from the liver into the gallbladder. The herb is used to support treatment of a variety of liver and gallbladder disorders, especially the incomplete digestion of fats. The release of bile is laxative, and accelerates the breakdown of various steroid hormones, causing an indirect, favorable effect on eczema and other skin conditions.

Dandelion root also is one of the best herbal diuretics. It stimulates urination but also replaces the potassium lost to the increased volume of urine

Precautions

Use with caution if you have gallstones.

Car Protection Amulet Spell to Protect your Car

Items needed:

3 1/2 oz. unsweetened Applesauce
5 1/2 oz powdered Cinnamon, Cedar, or Sandalwood (if don't have that much powdered incense, use corn starch or flour and some small protection-oriented herbs)
Yarn or twine Toothpick or other inscribing instrument Rolling pin or straight sided glass Round cookie cutter or glass Dragon's Blood Ink and pen Plastic gloves

Directions: *Note* If you use your hands to mix, wear plastic gloves as cinnamon tends to stain your hands brown.

To make several car protection amulets, mix the applesauce and powdered incense together until a thick dough is formed. (You might need a little more or less of both items.)

Roll the dough into a ball and then flatten it with your hand. Next, use the rolling pin to roll the dough into a half inch thickness.

Cut out the dough with a small cookie cutter, or use the rim of a glass. Let it sit undisturbed for fifteen minutes or so to dry out slightly.

Inscribe the dough with protection runes, one on each side. (Let it sit a few minutes before inscribing the flip side.)

Pierce the dough to make a hole for stringing. Let the amulet sit undisturbed until it is completely dry, bake in a very low-heat oven, or leave in the sun to be dried if it is warm out. Using Dragon's Blood Ink, trace the runes. Allow to dry completely.

Consecrating: Do your normal ritual preparation and start. Lay the thoroughly dried (un-strung) amulet on your altar.

Do a protection tool dedication in your normal fashion. When you consecrate the amulet, pass one side (slowly) over the Goddess Candle, invoking her protection. Allow the soot from the candle to darken the amulet. Repeat for the flip side using the God candle.

Close out the ritual as you normally do.

Use a soft cloth to wipe off the excess soot, allowing the soot to remain in the inscribed runes.

String the amulet. Hang it in your car.

Leo: Pay attention to your finances. You are quite lavish. You will be accompanied by a carefree period and it will be harder than ever to control your expenses. Even so, you will have enough cunning in your life and you will use the winning streak in an excellent way, that you will provide yourself with an additional source of income.