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'Flying Ointment' Recipe
Here's what you'll need (available from New Moon in a 'Flying Ointment' Recipe kit for only £175/$280) :
~333 grams pure beeswax
~10 grams of each of the following herbs *do not crush or they won't strain*: poppy petals, hops, dittany of Crete, passionflower, skullcap, lavender
~10 drops each of the pure essential oils of linden, juniper berry, bog myrtle, mysore sandalwood and yarrow
~7mL of a combination of the pure essential oils of matricaria chamomile, rose otto, jasmine, (lotus), (narcissus or jonquil), (bracketed ones while potent are also so expensive as to make it difficult to obtain and so this formula has been created to be able to work without them)
~25mL (or more to achieve consistency required) of jojoba oil mixed with 20mL of wheatgerm oil (this oil fixes and extends the life of other oils)
In a glass double boiler (a pot used in making candles to melt the beeswax at a lower temperature and prevent wax fires) - do not use metal, melt the beeswax gently using as low a heat as possible. Once the beeswax has melted, fold in your herbs and half of the jojoba oil. Once added, keep at as low a temperature as possible, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon putting your magickal intention into the mixture so as to charge it (or a very clean stick which you sanded and created just for this purpose. Doing this increases the magickal intent of the mixture and so helps give it a boost).
After 33 min, ensure that the beeswax is quite liquid and use a mesh strainer you don't intend to use again to strain out the herbs from the mixture of beeswax and jojoba oil and place the mix back into the glass double boiler. By this time, if you have kept your mixture at a constant low temperature, you should notice that it has a slightly different consistency from cooling. Now combine the remaining jojoba oil and the wheatgerm oil and add to this mixture the flower based essential oils (jasmine, rose, etc). Before the beeswax and jojoba oil mix hardens and without adding more heat, add first the pure essential oils (linden, juniper berry, etc) then the essential oils and base oils mix . This needs to be done when the mixture is as cool as possible but still fluid as essential oils are volatile and lose potency when heated to too high a temperature.
Now that you have finished you can pour your mix into glass, heatproof jars (as it will still be warm) and let it cool. Cap only after it has cooled and store in a cool, dark place. If you used extra jojoba, I suggest storing it in the fridge with the jar tightly capped to avoid moisture getting in. Use within a month - this mixture is not suitable for long term storage but can last under perfect conditions for 2 - 3 months.
This ointment is potent. Use it carefully and treat it with respect as you should all herbs and essential oils. Just because they are herbs, doesn't mean they are safe. To use, apply first a small amount to the inside of your elbow to check for reactions. Then if it is safe, apply a small amount in a thin coating to the insode of your wrist and a small amount to your temples. For faster absorption, spread a thin coating on the soles of your feet.
Keep this mix away from your eyes nose, mouth and other sensitive areas of your body. Do *not* ingest this mixture. As this mixture contains oils with contraindications, I suggest that you avoid using this mix if you: are pregnant, have high blood pressure, have a history of mental illness, or if you are suffering from prolonged insomnia.
Some sources:
"An ABC of Witchcraft Past and Present" by Doreen Valiente
"How Do Witches Fly?" by Dr. Alexander Kuklin
"Witch Hill" by Marion Zimmer Bradley
"Magical Herbalism" and "Incense, Oils and Brews" both by S Cunningham
"Wicca Craft" by Gerina Dunwich
"Hallucinogens and Shamanism", edited by Michael Harner
"The Encyclopaedia of Essential Oils" By Julia Lawless
"The Herb Book" by John Lust
"A Modern Herbal" by Mrs. M. Grieve
"The Master Book of Herbalism" by Paul Beyerl
"Magical Aromatherapy" by S Cunningham
Wylundt's Book of Incense" by Wylundt
This recipe was contributed by Straif Blackthorn, a professional aromatherapist and witch of over 15 years. She has combined her knowledge of plants and essential oils plus her techniques for making pure skin care products to bring you this recipe. You may copy this to your website provided all the information is left in tack and a link to the originating website is maintained.
Copyright remains with the original author
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