Astringent – Three Wishes Apothecary https://threewishesapothecary.com Body Mind Spirit Sat, 21 Mar 2026 23:30:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://threewishesapothecary.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/cropped-Logo-Round-150x150.png Astringent – Three Wishes Apothecary https://threewishesapothecary.com 32 32 Yellow Dock https://threewishesapothecary.com/monograph/yellow-dock/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 20:57:29 +0000 https://threewishesapothecary.com/?post_type=monograph&p=4015
Earth-Root Purifier, Gentle Tonic & Blood-Cleaner

]]> Solomon’s Seal https://threewishesapothecary.com/monograph/solomons-seal/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:23:22 +0000 https://threewishesapothecary.com/?post_type=monograph&p=3948 The Quiet Healer of Joints, Tendons & Spirit

]]> Rosebuds (Rosa centifolia) https://threewishesapothecary.com/product/rosebuds-rosa-centifolia/ https://threewishesapothecary.com/product/rosebuds-rosa-centifolia/#respond Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:54:37 +0000 https://threewishesapothecary.com/?post_type=product&p=3545
Uses
Historical Uses: Roses have been cherished since ancient times for their beauty, fragrance, and medicinal properties. The Persians and Romans used Rosa damascena and Rosa gallica for making rosewater and rose oil, which were applied to treat infections and skin conditions. Rosa gallica, known as the Apothecary’s Rose, was a staple in European medicinal gardens for its ability to support wound healing, menstrual health, and digestive issues. The rose hips from wild species like Rosa nutkana were highly valued by Native American tribes for their vitamin C content and used to treat colds, fevers, and digestive upset. Current Uses:
  • Emotional healing: Rose is used to soothe the heart, especially during times of grief, sadness, and emotional imbalance. Rose petals are commonly added to teas and baths for their calming effects.
  • Skin care: The astringent and anti-inflammatory properties of rose petals and rosewater make them beneficial for irritated skin, rashes, and acne.
  • Immune support: Rose hips are a potent source of vitamin C and antioxidants, commonly used to support immune function and help prevent colds and flu.
  • Digestive aid: The astringent properties of Rosa spp. are helpful in relieving diarrhea and inflammation in the digestive tract.
  • Menstrual health: Rose has been traditionally used to support menstrual health, helping to regulate menstrual flow and alleviate cramping.
Want to learn more? Visit our Materia Medica section and search for this herb to explore its history, uses, energetics, and more. 
 
]]> Carefully sourced, always organic, and packaged by hand, our herbs are sold by the ounce. To order more, adjust the quantity in 1 oz increments.

Example: Quantity 4 = 4 ounces.

 

]]> https://threewishesapothecary.com/product/rosebuds-rosa-centifolia/feed/ 0 Midsummer Chill Tea Blend https://threewishesapothecary.com/product/midsummer-chill-tea-blend/ https://threewishesapothecary.com/product/midsummer-chill-tea-blend/#respond Wed, 28 May 2025 20:53:27 +0000 https://threewishesapothecary.com/?post_type=product&p=3567 Hibiscus forms the vibrant, ruby-red heart of this blend—its tart, fruity brilliance uplifted by a kiss of orange peel sunshine. Cooling peppermint offers refreshing relief, while soothing demulcents like marshmallow root soften and moisten from within. Every sip is a midsummer breeze—reviving, heart-opening, and deeply quenching.

Whether poured over ice beneath a blazing summer sky or sipped warm as the light of day fades, Midsummer Chill is your herbal companion for radiant hydration and seasonal ease.

Ingredients:

Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa), Peppermint (Mentha × piperita), Orange Peel (Citrus sinensis), Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis), Stevia Leaf (Stevia rebaudiana), and Love (Concordia animas)

Precaution: Peanut allergy

Hibiscus flowers are often intercropped with peanuts. Occasionally fragments of peanut shell can be present. 

Brewing Notes: A Sip of Herbal Wisdom

While both hot and cold preparations are lovely, cold infusion is the preferred method for this blend—especially to honor the soothing qualities of marshmallow root. As a mucilaginous herb, marshmallow offers its moistening, comforting properties most generously in cool water, where gentle steeping preserves its full demulcent magic.

This slow, cool steep also mellows the tartness of hibiscus and lets peppermint shine with refreshing clarity—creating a smooth, balanced infusion that deeply hydrates and calms from within.

Let the herbs whisper their gifts… cold brew is their love language.

Brewing Instructions (cold method recommended):

Use 1 TBSP of tea per 6–8 oz of boiled water.
Steep for 5–15 minutes.
Sweeten if desired.

For large batches:
Use the full 1.76 oz (50 g) bag in 1 gallon of boiled water.
Steep for 15–20 minutes, then strain.
Serve chilled over ice with a slice of lemon for an extra kick.
Refrigerate and enjoy within 3 days.

Cold Brew Option (for an extra-smooth sip):
To make a gentle, tangy infusion without the heat, steep 1 TBSP of tea per 6–8 oz of cool or room temperature water.
Cover and let it steep in the refrigerator for 6–12 hours—overnight is perfect.
Strain and enjoy over ice. The flavor is softer, the tartness mellowed, and the hydration supreme.

For a larger batch:
Use the full 1.76 oz (50 g) bag in 1 gallon of cool water.
Cover and let steep in the fridge for 8–12 hours, then strain and serve.

Cold brewing is a slower magic—but the result is silky, deeply refreshing, and perfect for hot days when you want your herbs to whisper, not shout.

Packaging:

Size 1.76 oz (50 g) bag, this blend yields 16 cups of bold, refreshing herbal bliss.

]]> Let the heat of the day melt away with Midsummer Chill, a vibrant herbal tea crafted to cool the body, soothe the spirit, and quench summer thirst. This naturally caffeine-free blend features the tart, ruby-red brilliance of hibiscus, softened by the gentle sweetness of marshmallow root and kissed by cooling peppermint, bright citrus, and a whisper of stevia.

]]> https://threewishesapothecary.com/product/midsummer-chill-tea-blend/feed/ 0 Black Haw https://threewishesapothecary.com/monograph/black-haw/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 22:01:48 +0000 https://threewishesapothecary.com/?post_type=monograph&p=1243 Commonly used to relieve muscle cramps and uterine spasms, and as a uterine tonic, historically used to support women’s reproductive health, especially for easing menstrual discomfort and preventing miscarriage.

]]> Meadowsweet https://threewishesapothecary.com/monograph/meadowsweet/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 22:01:48 +0000 https://threewishesapothecary.com/?post_type=monograph&p=1246 “Nature’s Aspirin: Soothing Inflammation, Easing Pain, and Promoting Digestive Wellness.”

]]> Wood Betony https://threewishesapothecary.com/monograph/wood-betony/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 22:01:48 +0000 https://threewishesapothecary.com/?post_type=monograph&p=1507 Nature’s Balm – Soothing the Mind, Relieving Tension, and Supporting Digestive Harmony.

]]> Rosemary https://threewishesapothecary.com/monograph/rosemary/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 22:01:30 +0000 https://threewishesapothecary.com/?post_type=monograph&p=972 Memory’s Guardian – Awakening the Mind, Warming the Body, and Nourishing the Spirit

]]> Schisandra https://threewishesapothecary.com/monograph/schisandra-five-flavor-berry/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 22:01:30 +0000 https://threewishesapothecary.com/?post_type=monograph&p=976 The Five-Flavor Berry – Harmonizing Energy, Nurturing Vitality, and Strengthening the Spirit

]]> Comfrey root https://threewishesapothecary.com/monograph/comfrey-root/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 22:01:30 +0000 https://threewishesapothecary.com/?post_type=monograph&p=980 Known for its remarkable healing properties, particularly in healing broken bones and wounds.

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