'The Medicine of The Blues' is a collection of medicines and art inspired by and dedicated to the ancestors and the musical spells known as "the blues". They are each formulated with at least one plant that flowers purple or blue or that has dark blue berries. Yemaya is honored through this work, along with the spirit of the sublime elders guiding our step as we walk. We see these potions as containers of deep elemental energies that serve to activate within us the centers necessitated for proper sol evolution. May we remember the origin. May we speak in clarity. May we see with lucidity. May we be the truth.
with love and high inter-galactic vibration, all ways. (full blues playlist here)
sound-note: Woke Up This Morning by Lightnin’ Hopkins
elements: water + earth
uses: protection from EMF radiation, enhancing cognitive function, improving memory, boosting energy, strengthening alertness and response, alleviating depression/anxiety/brain trauma/fatigue, stimulating balanced circulation, beta brain waves
the story:
Earth energy is unwavering in resolve when it decides upon a certain direction. Earth energy is grounded in itself, determined in its ways, focused on practical results, aimed at growth. This is the vibration with which this tonic is infused. Purple Brain Tonic was formulated after the completion of our “The Fool” tarot tincture (long ago sold out). The Fool, also having contained Water Hyssop as a main ingredient, proved to be exceptionally useful for ‘getting it done’ - all activities taken up and goals set upon during consumption of The Fool were accomplished successfully and efficiently. So the decision was made to re-create the formula, but this time with extra Earth elements to further support the effects that the tincture had for strengthening brain function and allowing for a graceful communication between gut and brain, heart and mind. This is the thought process that went into the creation of the Purple Brain Tonic. Rhodiola is considered a medicinal adequate as an adaptogen - protecting our cells from physical, chemical, and environmental stress. Combined with Eleuthero, the synergy intensifies its protection against neurological malfunction. Eleuthero is also often employed for its respiratory and heart balancing properties, further attesting to the fact that a mind without heart harmony can give way to overall disequilibrium. The purpose of this tonic is to strengthen proper function of some of our main energetic centers, from heart to head.
combines well with: AJNA’S AWAKENING
ingredients:
water hyssop, eleuthero, gotu kola, rhodiola, organic gluten-free alcohol + carnelian gem essence
invitations for use:
We recommend adding 1-2 dropperfuls to a tablespoon of organic, unrefined coconut oil or in 3 oz. of your favorite smoothie. Water Hyssop contains fat-soluble bacosides which are only properly absorbed in the body when taken while consuming healthy fats. Shake well before use.
(Each purchase comes with herbal information cards, detailing stories and facts regarding your medicine; keeps well for 10-years.)
Not safe for pregnant or nursing women.
Not safe for children ages 13-.
All herbs used are certified organic + 25% are sustainably wild-harvested by Gold Water Alchemy.
REQUIRED DISCLAIMER: This product is for bringing balance; it is not intended to diagnose or cure disease. If you require medical treatment, please seek a qualified medical professional.
sound-note: Where Did You Sleep Last Night by Leadbelly
elements: mostly water + a bit of fire
uses: theta waves, dream recall enhancement, nervous system toning, mind relaxation, reducing mental fatigue, release of hormones beneficial for health and longevity, reducing menstrual cramping, balancing gut health, truly thorough tonic
the story:
This was actually the first concoction made for this collection. Violet ‘n’ Blues served as the initial potion inspiration for the entire circle of remedies. This tonic is the bluest of all The Blues. Violet ‘n’ Blues brings us within to the space where we can query into our inner lives, past experiences, and ancestral memories. All plant parts in this tincture are incredibly synergistic and work in the same direction, guiding us to tuning deep into our subconscious - such a formula is unmatched when focusing on dreamwork and aiming at walking through portals that ultimately lead to greater lucidity. Mugwort is moon medicine used to enhance receptivity and aiding in travels through the astral. Continued use of this potion strengthens control within the dream realm, making it easier to control our waking experiences. Violet, Valerian, Lavender, and Vervain are all nervines that work directly with the theta waves in our brain. Theta waves are known to be most active during sleep state, but the other aspect of this is that theta waves also improve our learning capacity, memory, and intuition by way of making us more aware of the signals we are getting from within ourselves and thus creating a space for newness to emerge.
combines well with: MANIFESTATION POTION
ingredients:
violet, blue vervain, valerian root, lavender flowers, mugwort, organic gluten-free alcohol, food-grade vegetable glycerin + moonstone gem essence
invitations for use:
We recommend adding 18-25 drops to 2 oz. of water or tea, or taken directly on the tongue, at bedtime. These guidelines are not definitive, meaning you can use according to your intuition, at any dosage up to 30 drops. Shake well before use.
(Each purchase comes with herbal information cards, detailing stories and facts regarding your medicine; keeps well for 10-years.)
Not safe for pregnant women.
Safe for breastfeeding women, in half the recommended dosage.
Safe for children ages 11+.
All herbs used are certified organic + 75% are sustainably wild-harvested by Gold Water Alchemy.
REQUIRED DISCLAIMER: This product is for bringing balance; it is not intended to diagnose or cure disease. If you require medical treatment, please seek a qualified medical professional.
sound-note: I’m A Woman by Koko Taylor
elements: fire + water + air + earth
uses: protection against EMF radiation, enriching the blood with iron and essential minerals, balances hormones, calms and tones the central nervous system, cleansing blood, maintaining alertness even in states of relaxation, tonic
the story:
The Moon, Mars, and Mercury all got involved in this one. Moma Me is the first name we had for it. This is an instance when body and mind unite; the unity of divine feminine and sacred masculine promises to yield a fruitful result. Chasteberry is a Moon herb, Sarsaparilla is a Mars herbs, and Valerian is a Mercury herb. Moon herbs are typically useful for healing of the ovaries, stomach, blood, and womb. They also tend to target pituitary and adrenal function, fortifying equilibrium in the entire system, from 3rd eye to sacral and up again. Lunar herbs help us to unwind and gain appreciation for the simple things in life. When combined with Mercury herbs, they increase imagination. Mars medicine is associated with muscles, red blood cells, metabolism, and body heat. Sarsaparilla is especially effective in these areas of the body, so it was chosen as our Mars herb. Self-preservation is enhanced with the continual use of this potion due to the Mars herb effect. They also help to increase strength and general energy. Mercury’s herb is for more coherent communication and thought processing. Mercury herbs are excellent for writers and speakers. The combination of Moon, Mars, and Mercury herbs eases the power of manifestation so that we can more readily materialize the visions within our imagination which are in alignment with our greater purpose.
combines well with: VIOLET ‘N’ BLUES
ingredients:
sarsaparilla root, valerian root, chasteberries, organic gluten-free alcohol, honey, spring water + nuummite gem essence
invitations for use:
We recommend adding 1 dropperful to 2 oz. of water or tea, or taken directly on the tongue, in between meals. These guidelines are not definitive, meaning you can use according to your intuition, at any dosage up to 2 dropperfuls. Shake well before use.
(Each purchase comes with herbal information cards, detailing stories and facts regarding your medicine; keeps well for 10-years.)
Not safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Not safe for children.
All herbs used are certified organic.
REQUIRED DISCLAIMER: This product is for bringing balance; it is not intended to diagnose or cure disease. If you require medical treatment, please seek a qualified medical professional.
sound-note: Yemaya by Celia Cruz
elements: water + earth + air
uses: can be used for beards, strengthens hair, stimulates hair growth, enhances telepathic communication and awareness, treats fungal infections of the scalp, promotes crown relaxation and full connection with one’s Ori (head/inner guide)
the story:
Ori Crown Oil is one of our first Gold Water Alchemy formulas. The original formula did not have Pine Needles in it, so that is the only extra ingredient which distinguishes it from the original oil. Horsetail, Burdock, and Nettle are particularly fortifying to the hair shaft, whose effects are augmented by the essential oils, strengthening qualities of Sage, and the power of Onyx gem essence - Onyx being a crystal associated with Saturn, planet that governs the function of our physical structures such as bones, nails, and hair. Programmed with the fluid energy of Yemaya, this oil is sure to stimulate hair growth and fluid communications with angels, spirit guides, or whatever energies and entities you sense to receive guidance from. The Onyx gem essence also makes it a good ally for relieving grief and sadness triggered by memories past or wounds carried through ancestral connections. This oil is a favorite which has already received plenty of good feedback since its initial display amongst our “Age of Aquarius Healing Collection”, so of course we had to bring it forward again.
combines well with: YEMAYA’S SALVE-ATION
ingredients:
rosemary, yarrow, pine needles, horsetail, nettle, burdock root, sage, onyx gem essence, lavender EO, rosemary EO, sweet basil EO - all extracted, infused, and blended in a base of olive oil
invitations for use:
We recommend adding 1-2 dropperfuls on palm and massaging the head/hair with it. Can be used for beards as well. Shake well before use.
(Each purchase comes with herbal information cards, detailing stories and facts regarding your medicine; keeps well for 2-years.)
Safe for pregnant and nursing women, and children.
All herbs used are certified organic + 75% are sustainably wild-harvested by Gold Water Alchemy.
REQUIRED DISCLAIMER: This product is for bringing balance; it is not intended to diagnose or cure disease. If you require medical treatment, please seek a qualified medical professional.
sound-note: She Wolf by Jessie Mae Hemphill
elements: water + fire
uses: theta brain waves, 3rd eye opener, relieves insomnia, alleviates grief and suffering, reduces intensity of the symptoms associated with narcotics withdrawal, rich in essential minerals - especially magnesium, heals the gastrointestinal tract, alleviates hot flashes in menopausal women, activates true awareness
the story:
The Ajna Chakra is the 3rd eye chakra - the name “Ajna’s Awakening” is very telling. A wake is usually held for those who are transitioning from one realm to another - this potion is used for inner transitions and the conquering of the changes and little “deaths” that life presents us with regularly, as our course and journey is altered by presenting factors and constantly shifting circumstances. Ajna’s Awakening was the 2nd tincture we formulated for this collection. The recipe, as others in previous collections, came through dream. In the dream, I stood at my alter singing an incantation that I frequently use to invoke my familiar and benevolent ancestors. Moments after I wind down from vocalizing those words, my great-grandmother appears in an almost transparent robe and sits at the foot of my bed. She begins to talk to me about the uses of Star Anise in the Dominican Republic and how my mother almost gave me a little too much when I was still just an infant - this is something I did not know and which I learned to be an actual fact of my life - deep stuff. Continuing in the dream, I went out to the yard after talking to my great-grandmother and picked some of the passionflowers that were growing on the vine right outside my window. I came back inside and grabbed spearmint leaves from my spearmint plant; and walking back into my room, I saw the mugwort that I had harvested and dried just a few days before. Long story short, I awoke from the dream in full remembrance of it and knowing this was something I had to actually make happen. These plants showed themselves to me with a profound message - it was time to make some lasting changes from the inside out and so I began to actively work on my heart to heal from grief and anxiety that had wanted to linger in parts of my body due to old traumas that had long expired. This is exactly what this medicine was crafted for and that is exactly the healing it delivers. Fully recommended for any one who just needs to tone their nervous system, we advise it be used long-term so that the results can shine through more evidently.
combines well with: PURPLE BRAIN TONIC
ingredients:
passionflower, spearmint, mugwort, star anise, organic gluten-free alcohol, honey, spring water + selenite and amethyst gem essence
invitations for use:
We recommend adding 22 drops to 2 oz of water or tea, or taken directly on the tongue at bedtime. These guidelines are not definitive, meaning you can use according to your intuition, at any dosage up to 33 drops. Shake well before use.
(Each purchase comes with herbal information cards, detailing stories and facts regarding your medicine; keeps well for 10-years.)
Safe for nursing women and children ages 7+ at half the dosage.
Not recommended for pregnant women.
All herbs used are certified organic + 85% are sustainably wild-harvested by Gold Water Alchemy.
REQUIRED DISCLAIMER: This product is for bringing balance; it is not intended to diagnose or cure disease. If you require medical treatment, please seek a qualified medical professional.
sound-note: That’s All by Sister Rosetta Tharpe
elements: fire + earth
uses: mineral-rich, blood cleansing, energy enhancing, grounding, protection, relieves inner dampness causing inflammation, skin cleansing, alleviates pain of bones and joints
the story:
Made by a method of double extraction, this tincture made with 2 herbal ingredients is simply powerful. You’ll feel the energy coursing through you almost immediately. Burdock root is a protective plant ally whose flower is used to unbind one from toxic relationships and strengthen the resolve toward returning to a state of truth, health, and wholeness. Burdock is often used as a daily nourishing herbal due to its high mineral content (contains 102 of the minerals used by the body) and its ability to secure us from the inside out. Sarsaparilla Root is effective for so many reasons (*whispers: it has even been used to treat cancer and tumors, don’t tell ‘them’ I told you). Sarsaparilla is associated with both Jupiter and Mars and has long been used for treating reproductive (sacral) and digestive (solar plexus) discomforts. In ritual work it is added to potions for sexual vitality, money, and love magick. We recommend mixing it in a Cinnamon bark decoction to further potentiate the effects detailed above. (NOTE: the Cinnamon decoction is not recommended for pregnant or nursing women).
combines well with: KEEPER OF THE FLAME
ingredients:
burdock root, sarsaparilla root, organic gluten-free alcohol, spring water + onyx, black obsidian, garnet, and hematite gem essence
invitations for use:
We recommend adding 15 drops to 2 oz of water or tea, or taken directly on the tongue upon waking or in between meals. These guidelines are not definitive, meaning you can use according to your intuition, at any dosage up to 25-30 drops. Shake well before use.
(Each purchase comes with herbal information cards, detailing stories and facts regarding your medicine; keeps well for 5-years.)
Safe for nursing women and children ages 7+ at half the dosage.
Safe for pregnant women at a third of the recommended dose, every 2 days.
All herbs used are certified organic.
REQUIRED DISCLAIMER: This product is for bringing balance; it is not intended to diagnose or cure disease. If you require medical treatment, please seek a qualified medical professional.
sound-note: Didn’t It Rain by Sister Rosetta Tharpe
elements: water + earth
uses: moisturizes skin, treats eczema/psoriasis/related skin symptoms, provides relief for general physical tension, connects one to energy of Yemaya and the divine mother archetypes
the story:
Moisturize and relief through and through - that is what this salve offers you. Made with chaparral, yellow dock, and oatstraw, this salve directly targets the skin and helps to treat chronic dryness due to, perhaps, an overabundance of Vata energy or even an aggravation of Pitta. Whether you are experiencing inflammation that is being reflected through your skin or dryness associated with some form of organ dehydration, Yemaya’s Salve-ation promises to save your largest organ from aging that is often due to these things. Oatstraw is specifically alleviating to dryness and particularly outbreaks of eczema. The power of Chaparral in this ointment serves to reduce the pain of snake bites. The oils of bay leaf, pine needle, peppermint, and camphor leaves, when absorbed through the pores of the chest, relieve respiratory congestion. Tangerine essential oil was added to bring cheerfulness of spirit and brightening of energy. Considering all these things, it is useful to have this salve handy and carry it with you for general use and first aid.
combines well with: ORI CROWN OIL
ingredients:
chaparral, yellow dock, oatstraw, camphor leaves, beeswax, olive oil, pine needle EO, bay leaf EO, peppermint EO, tangerine EO
invitations for use:
We recommend using it externally for dry skin and to alleviate rashes due to allergic reaction, eczema, or psoriasis. Can also be used as a chest rub for relief of congestion. Avoid contact with eyes and super sensitive areas of the body.
(Each purchase comes with herbal information cards, detailing stories and facts regarding your medicine; keeps well for 1-2 years.)
All herbs used are certified organic.
Safe for pregnant and nursing women, and children.
REQUIRED DISCLAIMER: This product is for bringing balance; it is not intended to diagnose or cure disease. If you require medical treatment, please seek a qualified medical professional.
sound-note: Keeper of the Flame by Nina Simone
elements: fire + air
uses: alpha brain waves activator, heart health, balancing reproductive system, calming the mind, enlivening the sacral + root spaces, stimulating 3rd eye, psychedelic (literally mind-clarifying/non-hallucinogenic), healing urinary tract, full force formula
the story:
Keeper of the Flame is a guiding light conceived in the gentle whisper of night winds. It is a medicine of activation and profound meditation. Alpha brain waves are an aid in boosting creativity and reducing depression - both rose petals and valerian root are known to enhance alpha brain wave activity thus assisting in the increase of motivation and happiness while also reducing high blood pressure and alleviating chronic pain. A very thorough formula, this concoction is made in the form of a cordial. Cordials are medicines which use wine as a way to accentuate the potency toward targeting the heart and balancing its functions. This particular cordial contains elements of fire and air - warming and cooling herbals strong with the energy of bringing full body, heart, and mind balance. Hawthorn Berries, Blue Vervain, and Motherwort are the main components which make this medicine exceptionally soothing to the heart. This is good, not just for those experiencing conditions such as high blood pressure, anxiety, or nervous tension, but also for all who wish to tune into the compassion and mindful centers contained within heart space. Every component here is known to facilitate deeper breathing and, in turn, greater clarity. The Keeper of the Flame is he or she who can move with all inspiration in a steadily brilliant and resilient pace.
combines well with: ROOTED VITALITY
ingredients:
juniper berries, hawthorn berries, rose petals, motherwort, valerian root, blue vervain, rosemary, organic gluten-free/sulfite-free red wine, organic black cherry juice, raw honey, spring water + carnelian gem essence
invitations for use:
We recommend adding 11-18 drops to 2 oz. of water or tea, or taken directly on the tongue, upon waking or at midday, in between breakfast and lunch. These guidelines are not definitive, meaning you can use according to your intuition, at any dosage up to 22 drops and at any time of day. Shake well before use.
(Each purchase comes with herbal information cards, detailing stories and facts regarding your medicine; keeps well for 1 year.)
FOR THE ANCESTORS: THE BLUES MUSIC PLAYLIST
Safe for breastfeeding women, in half the recommended dosage.
Safe for children ages 7+.
All herbs used are certified organic + 95% are sustainably wild-harvested by Gold Water Alchemy.
REQUIRED DISCLAIMER: This product is for bringing balance; it is not intended to diagnose or cure disease. If you require medical treatment, please seek a qualified medical professional.