DIY Herbal "Love Potion"

Happy Friday!  Hope you have a super V-day yesterday.  
I'm not really into the "holiday" so it was just another work day for us. 

I thought I would keep up the herbal remedies coming with a bit of a twist.  
Did you get a chance to check out the new Herbal Kits at Mary's Basics?  
I just added 2 more!!!

I found this information from Whole Living.  First I'll share the recipe and then the "why."

Homemade Herbal Love Potion Tincture

2 ounces damiana leaf
1 tablespoons schizandra berries
1 generous pinch of organic rose petals
4 cups organic brandy of your choice

Combine herbs in a quart-size Ball jar.  Add your brandy of choice, making sure that the ingredients are covered completely.  Let the herbs steep in a dark place for at least one week or up to a month.

(I usually let sit for 6 weeks but I'll try 4) 

Shake regularly while envisioning your heart overflowing with love, or cast your spell of choice on a long-time crush.  Strain out the herbs and compost them.

Damiana is a favorite from Central America with a long history of use.  Damiana helps ease sexual anxiety and soothes the nervous system, helping to create a relaxed and calm mood while stimulating the mind and energizing the body.

Maca is one of the most “in-style” aphrodisiac herbs these days.  Maca root can enhance libido and stamina while improving the quality and motility of sperm.  It can be helpful in cases of infertility or for women experiencing symptoms of menopause. A great ally to help build sexual health and vitality over time.

Rose: You just have to tuck your nose into a fresh rose to feel its aphrodisiac powers! I use rose in my herbal formulas for its ability to heal and open the heart, and it looks pretty too.  Always use organic roses – conventional roses are heavily treated with chemicals—not very romantic!

Schizandra: Tasting a schizandra berry is an experience in itself!  The berries have an intense and complicated flavor.  Schizandra is a superior adaptogen herb that helps the body deal with stress while building stamina, energy and endurance.   Taken over time it can help people suffering from low libido and general anxiety.

I found all of this wonderful info at Whole Living.  Enjoy!
Make your own tinctures with Mary's Herbal Kits.

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