Meanwhile in the forest on the edge of town, the little tonttu & creatures gathered to discuss the matter at hand. A great cloud of Anxiety had descended over the Human Realm. The giant, dark flying creature known as Korona swooped over the towns beating her large black wings, inciting fear in the humans.
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The tonttu & forest creatures, being sensitive souls, sensed the anxiety in the humans, and their hearts felt compassion & they wished to help.
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So they visited Noita (witch) and asked her for advice. Noita looked up at the moon, then closed her eyes in reflection. She knew in her bones that this time was a dark night of the soul for humanity. A time to journey within, to separate from distractions, to question the meaning of life, to appreciate the preciousness of All life. Noita knew this was a very difficult journey. And Noita knew that humans would need allies, to help support & nourish them. Precious plant allies.
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Noita prepared a Nerve Soothe Tea to offer to the humans. This tea contains warming uplifting Holy Basil, cooling Melissa, nourishing Milky Oat Pods, delightful Rose petals & moistening Licorice. Holy Basil, also known as Tulsi, has been a sacred ally to humanity for over 3000 years. An adaptogenic herb that helps the body adapt to stress, reduce anxiety, improve sleep, clear mental fog & lift the mood. Tulsi is antimicrobial & treats viruses like cold, flu & helps expectorate mucous from the lungs. Tulsi also improves digestion, reduces pain, reduces high blood sugar, reduces cholesterol & lowers stress-related high blood pressure. A true ally to humanity. Benefits are felt when Tulsi is drank daily. Enjoy! .. Not recommended for pregnancy or those currently trying to conceive.
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Tulsi’s health claims are backed up by studies cited in the book Alchemy of Herbs by Rosalee DeLa Foret. Tonttu lovingly handcrafted by Taru Kolehmainen Lehtomäki.
