Challenge entry #2 – Witch Brews & Potions
I would like to share two combinations that I have been using over the past year. Both of these are for working with the crown and third-eye chakras. These blends are designed for spiritual connectivity and nurturing a deeper connection with the higher self.
Hair Oil
The first is a topical oil that is designed to help with hair growth and tapping into psychic abilities. The idea is that hair acts like a bunch of tiny antennas, picking up and sending out subtle energy. This oil combines various plant-based ingredients and oils to connect hair and mind with a kind of light energy.
This energy is special because it can move through anything, carrying energy, info, and even consciousness between different places. This is believed to be a key factor in how telepathy works.
- 180 ml (approximately 3/4 cup) unrefined coconut oil
- 180 ml (approximately 3/4 cup) cold-pressed olive oil or another carrier oil of your choice
- 180 ml (approximately 3/4 cup) castor oil
- 15 ml (1 tablespoon) cold-pressed neem oil (this is optional)
- 118 ml (1/2 cup) ground fenugreek seeds (also optional)
- 45 ml (3 tablespoons) henna powder
- 45 ml (3 tablespoons) amla powder
- 5-20 ml (1-4 teaspoons) MSM powder (optional)
- 7-10 drops of rosemary oil
- 7-10 drops of peppermint oil
- 7-10 drops of lavender oil
- 7-10 drops of tea tree oil
Massage this oil into your hair roots weekly, focusing on the scalp, to stimulate the crown chakra and enhance hair health.
Bath Ointment
This blend serves as a luxurious bath or massage ointment, incorporating dried herbs and flowers, each selected for their spiritual and therapeutic properties.
- 240 ml (1 cup) sunflower seed oil
- 30 g (2 tablespoons) beeswax
- 15 g (1 tablespoon) dried European mandrake root
- 15 g (1 tablespoon) dried mugwort
- 15 g (1 tablespoon) dried blue lotus flowers
- 15 g (1 tablespoon) dried pomegranate flowers
- 15 g (1 tablespoon) dried rose flowers
- 15 g (1 tablespoon) dried lavender flowers
Here, you can substitute dried ingredients with their oil equivalents where possible for a more concentrated blend. (I do, where I can.)
It is ideal as a massage oil or added directly to bathwater for a spiritually enriching experience.
Preparation methods
Infusion Method: Combine ingredients and allow them to infuse for several weeks. This method is particularly effective for the hair oil blend.
Heating Method: Gently boil the ingredients for a few hours, then strain the mixture into a jar. This faster method is suitable for both blends.
Either way you go, keep your homemade blends in a cool, dark place to preserve their potency.
Safety Reminder: Always conduct a patch test before using new skin products, particularly when using potent ingredients like European mandrake root. These blends are for external use only.