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🍯 Crafting Herbal Elixirs: Sweet Medicine for Soul and Body
🍷 Herbal Alchemy for Body, Mind & Spirit
In the world of herbal remedies, elixirs are the sweet spot where healing meets ritual. They’re a fusion of tinctures and syrups — potent alcohol extractions softened with honey and infused with energetic purpose. At Revived by Roots, each elixir is handcrafted with herbs chosen for their medicinal value and metaphysical vibration, crafted with care, and poured with mindful intention.
🌿 What Is an Herbal Elixir?
- A base of alcohol-macerated herbs (usually brandy or vodka)
- Mixed with raw honey for flavor, preservation, and energetic sweetness
- Sometimes diluted with spring or distilled water for balance
- Often prepared under moon phases, with accompanying crystals or incantations
These elixirs serve not just the body but the soul, offering support for everything from immunity to emotional grounding.
💫 Meet the Elixirs
🖤 Elderberry Elixir
Herbs: Elderberry, Cinnamon, Astragalus, Ashwagandha, Ginger
Purpose: Immune boosting, adrenal support, and warmth during seasonal shifts
Spiritual Vibe: Protection and fortification; best crafted during waxing moons for growing strength
“This blend wraps you in botanical armor—rich, spicy, and sweet with ancient elder magic.”
🩺 Cough Elixir
Herbs: Fennel, Wild Cherry Bark, Licorice Root, Osha Root, Mullein Leaf, Valerian, Marshmallow Root, Ginger, Orange
Purpose: Respiratory relief, throat soothing, calming cough spasms
Spiritual Vibe: Breath-centered alignment, grounding to the root
“Each drop opens airways and softens tension—like breathing in orange-kissed mountain air.”
🌙 Anxiety Relief Elixir
Herbs: Hawthorn Berries, Blue Vervain, Motherwort, Astragalus, Ashwagandha, Kava Kava
Purpose: Nervous system support, heart opening, emotional regulation
Spiritual Vibe: Lunar gentleness and heart-led clarity, best made on new or full moons
“A heart-hug in herbal form. Grounding, gentle, and blooming with quiet confidence.”
🌱 Craft Your Own Herbal Elixirs
🌟 Ingredients
- Herbs: Choose herbs based on their medicinal and spiritual properties.
- Alcohol: Use brandy or vodka for maceration.
- Honey: Raw honey adds flavor and preservation.
- Spring or Distilled Water: Optional for dilution.
🛠️ Tools
- Glass jars with lids
- Cheesecloth or fine strainer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Labels and markers
🧪 Steps
- Prepare Herbs: Chop or crush herbs to release their properties.
- Macerate: Place herbs in a jar and cover with alcohol. Seal and store in a cool, dark place for 4-6 weeks.
- Strain: Use cheesecloth to strain the liquid into a clean jar.
- Sweeten: Mix in raw honey to taste.
- Dilute: Add spring water if desired.
- Bottle: Transfer to smaller bottles, label, and store.
🌕 Tips
- Work with moon phases for added intention.
- Incorporate crystals or incantations during preparation.
- Research contraindications for chosen herbs.
🌌 Closing Thoughts
Making herbal elixirs isn’t just a process—it’s a sacred act. It’s setting intention, inviting the plant spirits to dance, and bottling their rhythms with care. Whether taken by dropper or spoonful, these blends invite the body back into rhythm and the spirit back into flow.
Tinctures: Liquid Wisdom of the Plants
🌿 Tinctures: Liquid Wisdom of the Plants
What Is a Tincture?
A tincture is a concentrated herbal extract made by soaking herbs in alcohol or glycerin. Over time, the solvent pulls the beneficial constituents from the plant, creating a powerful elixir that’s easy to dose and deeply effective.
- Alcohol-based tinctures are fast-acting, have a long shelf life, and are generally more potent.
- Glycerin-based tinctures offer a sweeter, alcohol-free option for children or those sensitive to spirits, though they are typically less concentrated than alcohol-based tinctures.
A Brief History of tinctures
Tinctures have roots that stretch back thousands of years. Ancient Egyptian texts describe herbal extraction methods as early as 1500 BCE, and herbalists across cultures—from Traditional Chinese Medicine to Greco-Roman healing—have long used alcohol and wine to pull medicinal compounds from plants.
Their popularity surged during the European Middle Ages, when monastic apothecaries preserved plant wisdom through tinctures. By the 18th and 19th centuries, they became staples in Western medicine, often found in every doctor’s bag before pharmaceutical pills took the spotlight.
Why Use Tinctures?
Tinctures allow you to:
- Tap into herbal healing quickly with just a few drops.
- Support your wellness goals—whether it’s calming nerves, boosting immunity, or easing digestion.
- Carry plant allies with you, wherever life takes you.
The Revived by Roots Approach 🌱
At Revived by Roots, each tincture is crafted with:
- Ancestral knowledge, intuitively designed and rooted in time-honored practices.
- Spiritual intention, infused with mindful practices and reverence for the plants’ natural cycles.
- Organic and wildcrafted herbs, ethically sourced to honor the earth.
We treat our tinctures not just as remedies—but as allies on your healing journey.
🌙 Moonlit Guidance and the Herbal Path
It began beneath a full moon, when ritual and intuition intertwined. I had lit candles, brewed tea, and called in my spirit guides—not with desperation, but with quiet trust. I asked how to deepen this work… how to move beyond treating symptoms and begin truly healing our people.
The answer came gently, not as words, but as knowing: Start with the herbs. Start with remembrance.
That night, I blended mugwort, lavender, and vitex under the moonlight, each herb guided by its own wisdom. The tincture became a living prayer—crafted to nourish the feminine, to soothe the nervous system, and to unlock intuitive clarity. It was the beginning of the shift—from quick fixes to long-term wellness, from medicine cabinets to sacred apothecaries.
Now, every bottle carries the energy of that moment. These tinctures aren’t just herbal remedies—they’re invitations to come home to ourselves. To honor nature, spirit, and community with every drop.
How to Use Them
- Add to tea or water for a gentle infusion.
- Place directly under the tongue for rapid absorption.
- Include in ritual practices or incantations to amplify spiritual work.
A Typical Dosage
- 1.5 mL up to 3x/day
- 1/2 tsp of tincture (about 30 drops or 1.5 mL) is equal to drinking a cup of tea
A Peek Inside the Apothecary 🔮
| Tincture Name | Purpose | Key Herbs |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Clarity | Eases anxiety and mental fog | Lion’s Mane, Rhodiola, & Ginkgo |
| Immunity Boost | Boosts immune resilience | Astraglaus, Echinacea, & Turkey Tail |
| I Am Fertile! | Balances hormones & supports menstruation | Angelica, Vitex, & Wild Yam |
Safety Notes
We believe transparency is vital. Each tincture on our site includes:
- Usage guidance
- Energetic and physical benefits
- It is important for you to do your own research regarding the safety and contraindications of herbs. If you are nursing, pregnant, or taking pharmaceuticals there is a chance that some herbs will not be suitable for you.