FAQs
WHAT ARE OUR PRODUCTS?
Our products include Crystal Essences, Flower Essences, Tinctures and Bitters. All Essences are offered as a Stock Essence or Stock Dilution and your choice of preservation (brandy, gin, or apple cider vinegar). Single Herb Tinctures and Bitters are made with various solvents with seasonal and Ayurvedic tastes in mind.
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Non-alcoholic based Essences, Tinctures and Bitters are available
What are crystal and flower essences?
A way of receiving the energetics of a crystal or flower. Water is infused with the crystal or flower's energy and then preserved in alcohol (non-alcoholic preservation coming soon). This first infusion is known as the Mother Essence, which is then diluted into a Stock Essence, and can be further diluted into a Dosage Essence. When you take an essence, under the tongue or add to a beverage, you invite the energetics into your being to support your well-being. Each essence is created with the lunar cycles in mind offering an additional charge to the energies already present.
WHAT ARE TINCTURES & BITTERS?
Tinctures are herbal preparations that use something other than water as the solvent. Solvents like alcohol, vinegar, or glycerin, can extract a greater spectrum of a plant and preserve the qualities longer than an infusion or a decoction. Our Bitters are blends of single tinctures offering a unique combination of flavors and benefits. Certain tinctures and bitters are diluted with glycerin to bring down the alcohol content and/or provide a balance of natural sweetness for your enjoyment. At Ombra Lunare we responsibly source the plants from reputable sellers as well as wild harvest directly from the land. Each Tincture is started on the New Moon, capturing a new cycle of transformation.
WHEN TO USE ESSENCES, TINCTURES & BITTERS?
Essences can be taken as often as you feel called to take them; while tinctures and bitters are to be used with a bit more restraint due to their potency. Tinctures and Bitters are lovely to add to cocktails, mocktails and warm drinks. Many single herb tinctures can be added to sauces or cooking. Use any plant or stone medicine with intention and invite its energy to support you. Each product has a description or invitation for use. When you receive your product, find a quiet place to receive its energy; hold it, close your eyes and listen to what it has to say. Allow yourself to see, hear, smell, taste or feel what it is showing up to offer you.
