symbol:

The Ocean

keynote:

Fluidity

elements:

air + water + earth

uses:

tone stomach muscles; strengthen major organs; correct reproductive imbalances and sexual dysfunctions; restore balance after sexual trauma; relieve tension; reduce aches + pains + cramps; soothe the stomach lining and throat; expel parasites; strengthen spellwork

the story:

NOTE: this is an updated / new formulation as of 5/15/2022.

In Quisqueya, what is now known as the Dominican Republic and Haiti, there is an old remedy called Mamajuana that was first ingested by the Taino people in its alcohol-free form. The ingredients were mostly barks, leaves, and roots of trees sometimes mixed with certain animal parts or oils. Honey, rum, and some other menstruums were later added. The recipe is deeper than just throwing these things in a bottle. The name “Mamajuana” can also be said to be a reference to Mother Jane, who is the embodiment of natural elements which can be combined to form a healing symphony. Crafted with barks such as Palo Indio and Ozua, this medicine grounds and nurtures simultaneously. Spearmint, Chamomile, and Bay leaves add a lightness that offers clarity of mind through the work of cleansing the digestive tract and nourishing the nervous system, creating space for other forms of consciousness to take the forefront within us. Cloves, Aniseed, Cat’s Claw, and Palo de Maguei serve as incentive to this process, also expelling parasitic and vampiric energies from the body and, thus, the aura. Canelilla, Allspice, and Cinnamon, aromatics which awaken our senses, serve as catalytic to the memory and enable us to tune into ancient wisdom encoded within our DNA. Larimar is a blue stone, a pectolite (silicate hydrate made of calcium and sodium) which is found on the shores of the Kiskeyan island and was named after the daughter of the person who initially discovered this stone (Larissa) and the Spanish version of the word “sea” (Mar). This formula has been combined with an essence of Larimar to furthermore exalt the frequency of the island within this potion. It imbues the remedy with calming and soothing qualities; moreover, this essence helps us to connect with our wombs and the womb that has birthed the earthly landscapes we tread — the ocean. The final addition to this remedy is the essence of abalone shell which, as described by my friend Chanelle of Moon by Moon Apothecary, “connects us to the primordial place we all come from”. She also shares that “abalone helps us ebb, flow, & break with the waves. it has an affinity for the soft spots in us: tendon, tissue, smooth muscle, the guts, uterus, tongue: all things encased & protected by the bones of the body. especially for empathic & sensitive people, this essence helps us to protect the soft & vulnerable places within, shield them, build a beautiful & opalescent layer over our internal landscape”. Thus, Mama Drops is a complete tincture not only for attuning to ancestral spirits through communion with plants indigenous to a vast story, but also to provide a boost to all bodily processes and correct imbalances that are rooted in disharmonies of our organs. This is an invocation to Yemaya, the softness, the fullness, the sensitive, the deep, vast, and wide.

ingredients:

palo de maguey, palo indio, ozua, canelilla, chamomile, spearmint, aniseed, bay leaf, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, cat’s claw bark, mauby bark, authentic Brugal rum from Kiskeya, spring water, honey, larimar gem essence, abalone essence

invitations for use:

We recommend adding 33-40 drops to 2 oz. of water or tea, or taken directly on the tongue, upon waking or in between meals, up to 2 times a day. Shake well before use. Store in a cool, dark place. Shelf life varies, usually lasts up to one year.

(Each purchase comes with herbal information cards, detailing stories and facts regarding your medicine; keeps well for 1 year.)

• Not safe for pregnant or breastfeeding people.

• Safe for ages 12+.

• 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. These statements have not been approved by the FDA.