Witches, herbologists and alchemists have been creating and brewing love potions throughout the centuries. Almost every ancient culture and even religion has had their own version of the love potion.

Love potions may be made with the intent of having someone specific fall madly in love with you, or they may be made to make you more appealing to the opposite sex in general. Your goal may be to ensure that the person you are currently with stays faithful or you may be trying to rekindle an old romance. The reason for the potion is just as important as the potion itself. There are different potions, talismans and recipes for all of these desires but you have to be certain exactly what it is that you want the potion to do for you.

All of the potions, here are made of herbs and simple ingredients. Most of the ingredients are probably in your kitchen right now. They are not evil or satanic. None of these tonics dangerous. Regardless of your religious beliefs you may want to give one of these a try.

Passion Potion

2 drops of dittany oil (you can use vanilla extract as a substitute)
2 cloves
8 ounces of red wine
4 ounces of either strawberry juice or cranberry juice

Put all the ingredients into a medium saucepan and heat slowly on a low to medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn down the heat and allow it to simmer gently for about ten minutes. Remove the mixture from the heat and allow it to cool. Keep the mixture in the refrigerator until you are able to use it. This mixture should be shared between you and the person who you want to fall in love with you.

Love Tea

3 pinches of thyme
3 pinches of nutmeg
1 pinch of rosemary
2 teaspoons of black tea
3 mint leaves
6 lemon leaves
6 rose petals (red is the best)
1 tablespoon of honey (optional)
1 tablespoon of sugar (optional)
3 cups of distilled or spring water

Put the three cups of water in a sauce pan and bring it to a slow boil. Add all the ingredients into the pan. Allow the brew to simmer for at least ten minutes, stir frequently in a clockwise motion. Let the mixture cool enough so that you can drink it. Before you start drinking, recite this simple phrase

By the light of the waxing moon
I brew this tea
To make (the person you want) fall in love with me

Drink half of the tea, and then say this rhyme

Goddess of love
Hear my plea
Let ( the person’s name)
Fall in love with me

Please enjoy these potions, have fun and good luck.