Potions – Amethyst’s Archive

larndraws: I’m took a little break from drawing witches to draw a witches potion!

lapiscat: Types of Potions Philtre- water based, delicate ingredients Infusion- water based, delicate ingredients Decoction- for immediate ingestion, concentrated, sturdy ingredients, reduce to remove excess water. Tincture- alcohol-based, keeps for up to a year, time needed for preparation, highly concentrated, dilute Vinegar- vinegar based, masks ingredients, highly concentrated Syropp- Ingredients preserved in sugar solution, very sweet Poultice-Continue reading

Veritaserum

sorceress-of-the-storm: This is a potion based on the truth serum “Veritaserum” in the harry potter series. Materials: Thyme White flower petals rainwater Pine needles bay leaves chamomile water Directions: After you’ve gathered your materials, boil the water and pour it into your bowl/cup/cauldron. Now add a few drops of rainwater for cleansing, and then addContinue reading “Veritaserum”

Hello. I was wondering you if have any good resources on potions and brews? Books, blogs, sites, anything is appreciated. thank you.

natural-magics: books: The Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews by Scott Cunningham Herbal Alchemist’s Handbook: A Grimoire of Philtres. Elixirs, Oils, Incense, and Formulas for Ritual Use by Karen Harrison The Alchemist’s Kitchen: Extraordinary Potions and Curious Notions by Guy Ogilvy articles and such: Herbal Brews (excerpt from Cunningham’s book) Quick Guide to Potions andContinue reading “Hello. I was wondering you if have any good resources on potions and brews? Books, blogs, sites, anything is appreciated. thank you.”