Essence of Jasmine & Saffron Clarity

Insight • Focus • Sacred Confidence

Old-World Origin

In caravan courtyards, women wore jasmine at night not for beauty, but for clear thinking with a soft heart. Saffron travelled as currency, medicine, and dye - its golden threads known for strength without aggression. When a traveller needed to make a decision without fear, this pairing was steeped quietly at dusk.

Jasmine teaches gentle intuition, and saffron brings steady confidence, so the mind can act without anxiety, and the heart can choose without shaking.

This essence was given to those who felt mentally foggy, overwhelmed, or unsure of themselves.
It does not sharpen the mind like a blade - it brightens it like morning.

Ingredients (120 ml)

Botanicals
✶ 1 tbsp dried jasmine blossoms
✶ A small pinch saffron threads (6-10 strands)
✶ Optional: a fine strip of lemon peel (for mental brightness)

Alcohol Base
✶ 150 ml pear eau-de-vie
soft fruit spirit that supports floral clarity without harshness

Non-Alcohol Base
✶ 120 ml jasmine or orange blossom hydrosol or apple cider vinegar
✶ ½ tsp raw honey

For sensitive bodies or emotional use

The Preparation

Warm saffron gently between your fingers - coax the gold awake, don’t crush it.
Combine saffron, jasmine, and lemon peel (if using) in a clean jar.
Cover fully with your chosen base.
Wrap the jar lightly in cloth; keep away from strong smells, noise, or direct light.
Steep 21-28 days, shaking gently every few days.
Strain through muslin into a dark bottle.

Add honey only after straining if using non-alcohol base.

How to Use

For foggy thinking, anxious indecision, self-doubt, over-thinking, emotional overwhelm, creative block, or preparing to speak.

2-3 drops under tongue
Add 1-2 drops to jasmine, mint, or green tea
Touch to temples, behind ears, or pulse points
Use 1-2 drops before planning, studying, writing, or decision-making
Dab onto a cloth or sleeve for quiet confidence during travel or meetings

Botanical Symbolism

Jasmine - intuitive knowing, feminine wisdom, quiet strategy
Saffron - confidence without force, clarity without coldness
Lemon peel (optional) - fresh thought, mental uplift after stagnation

Shelf Life

✶ Alcohol base: up to 3 years
✶ Non-alcohol base: 6-12 months

Store away from heat, light, and strong scents.

Intention

A gentle mind with firm decisions. A warm, steady voice.

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