actually any liquid is considered a potion [directed at post number 3, not you zaza1]
i'm a potion user also, and i have two books that are very good in my opinion
~Magick Potions: how to prepare and use homemade oils, aphrodisiacs, brews and much more by Gerina Dunwich
~Oils, Incense and Brews by Scott Cunningham
the first one is more historical, the second one is more making and using. it's rather hard to find, in my opinion, books on the subject. potions work better for me as well, but i believe its because since i'm using herbs, i know they have healing [or whatever] properties, so they will work. let me know if you would like any help.
It's worth pointing out that not all "potions" are imbibed, either. Many are used topically, used to anoint objects within ritual magic, and so forth.
You'll find tinctures, distillations, blends, oils, essences, elixirs, etc. They're all potions. Potions is a vague word made popular by science fiction.
For those who are not 100% knowledgeable about the ingredients in a potion and whether it is safe or not. I would like to add that the "magick" in the drink is the energy you put into it. So if your goal is not a health concern or treatment but something spiritual (such as protection, purifying, etc) plain water or juice can be used and focused over before ingesting. Herbal remedies are great if you know what you're doing. But don't drink anything unless you have thoroughly researched it. And try to avoid mixing various herbs together unless you have been studying herbalism for many years.
Your pretty new ..but I have a good feeling about you so im going to answer you.You can asks for different kinds of potions and they may tell you the things you need but the only thing you need is you focus and your power and ask the great ones to bless them and put your power into the potions
i've tried one sickness remove potions that is kinda easy to make and i help on throat, stomach, and headache. the repice is simple:
1 table spoon Oregano
1 table spoon Thyme
about 1-2 cups of water
bring it up to boil.
then add mint, you you should self play around how much you wanna add :)
cook it all together for about 10-15 minuts and taste to see if it is minty enough.
put it through a sieve to get the Oregano, thyme, and mint leafs away.
lastly add alittle horney a table spoon or two should do it
its now ready to drink directly like a tea or you can cool it down and put it into vials. this brew is good for about 1-2 month in refrigerator max!!!
You can look for many potions and ingredients throughout the site but you can also make your own. Look at the list of herbs and what they do,then you can mix them together or join them in your preferred way. Just be careful,you don't want to consume the wrong thing.