NATURAL REMEDIES WITH ANIMA MUNDI

And our role, as Nature’s children, is to nourish this precious and mystical symbiosis that we share. Plants are messengers of the sacred, containing chemically and energetically perfected recipes that assist us in the expansion of consciousness, the ultimate key for biological evolution.

HOW HAS THIS RELATIONSHIP CHANGED IN RECENT TIMES?

I see that there is a deep calling to going back to the roots, the source of our nature, to our ancestry and what we are indigenous to. Wherever each person’s particular ancestry is connected to, we all share a deep commonality in the way all of our ancestors shared in relation to the Earth. Within the last 100-150 years, many have lost their connection to their heritage. And this separation has caused a deep need for belonging.

This coming back to origin and core practices held within our ancestry is activating a re-awakening to our sacred connection to Nature. On another level, the planet is requiring our attention and rekindling to it’s soul, and sustainable practices like herbalism and grassroots wellness tends to the needs of the planet directly. This is contributing to the fundamentals of our body, and the planet.

CAN YOU EXPLAIN A BIT ABOUT HOW TINCTURES WORK?

Tinctures are one of the oldest methods found amongst many cultures to extract medicine from plants. It involves soaking any kind of plants, tree, root, bark and/or resin in alcohol for at least a moon cycle (or many moon cycles!) Alcohol has been a preferred menstruum as it has been studied over the years how it ‘pulls’ the majority of essential chemical constituents that are of most importance medicinally.

Water, also a menstruum, is used in tinctures at varying degrees, also assisting in the withdrawal of essential constituents. Some plants are more water-soluble, while others are more alcohol-soluble. This delicate balance of using the right percentage of each is what makes for an excellent tincture.

It is no secret that Adriana Ayales has a special relationship with plants. Originally from Costa Rica, Adriana spent her adolescence and early adulthood devoted to learning about botany, shamanic energy healing, and the ancient remedies and traditions that have been alive for thousands of years around. From Western and European herbal medicine to tribe-style herbalism and eastern practices, Adriana’s experience and knowledge lead her to start her own “farm-to-pharmacy” business in Brooklyn before she re-located back to Costa Rica. Thus Anima Mundi Apothecary was born.

We were able to ask Adriana a couple of questions about Anima Mundi’s origins, plant relationship trends, and mezcal tinctures as we launch of our recent collaboration, the Anima Mundi x Madre Mezcal Lucid Dreaming Kit .

HAVE YOU EVER USED MEZCAL TO MAKE A TINCTURE?

I have infused herbs into mezcal many times to create exquisite elixirs...yet, I haven’t done an herbal concentrate, specifically as a tincture, using mezcal as a medium. It sounds absolutely lovely, and mezcal or agave as a spirit is exquisite. A combination i’ve loved infusing in mezcal is Tulsi (rama), Rosemary and Sage.

CAN YOU EXPLAIN WHAT HERBS YOU CHOSE FOR THIS COLLABORATIVE TINCTURE?

Our formula is composed of relaxing plants, also known as nervines, such as organic skullcap, blue lotus, passionflower and kava kava; Accompanied by restorative adaptogens, like ashwagandha and tulsi. These herbs have been used since ancient times to assist the body in entering deep states of meditation and sleep.

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WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT IS ANIMA MUNDI ALL ABOUT?

MADRE MEZCAL X ANIMA MUNDI LUCID DREAM TINCTURE RECIPE

by Adriana Ayales

Ingredients:

+ Madre Mezcal 200ml Flask

+ Anima Mundi Lucid Dream Tea

1. Using ideally a 1:3 ratio (1 part herbs 3 parts alcohol) combine the herbs with the mezcal. Here you can truly add your personal touch. If you’d like to make it like a strong tincture use a 1:3 ratio, or if you’d like to have the activating herbs, but have it be more of an herb-infused drinking mezcal, use 1:5 ratio. Take the pouch of Anima Mundi Lucid Dream Tea and add contents directly into a jar with Madre Mezcal.

2. If doing it as a strong tincture, allow it to sit for at least 4 weeks. If you’re looking to have an infused Mezcal, 2 weeks period is sufficient.

3. Shake contents daily to ensure oxygenation and extraction.

4. Strain with a cheesecloth, and pour into your Madre Mezcal flask.

Anima Mundi was born from a calling to bridge ancient medicines to the modern world. From a young age I was very connected to the spirit of Nature. Although at the time I didn’t fully understand the multitude of supernatural experiences I had, I knew there was this profound spiritual energy that I lovingly listened to and played with.

5. Then serve in veladoras and enjoy in the evening before sleep.

6. Explore outer realms within.

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Thankfully due to my grandmother initiating my journey and supporting me in developing my spiritual sight, I continued to follow this deep calling within, later discovering that my path of service was to become a yerbera; an herbalist.

Over the years I became more inspired to channel these ancient remedies and herbs that were easily forgotten, or coined ‘grandmother’s remedies.’ As I continued my private practices as an herbalist, I saw there was a commonality that many of us shared based on life cycles, imbalances and particular needs.

Based on these shared symptomologies, I started to create mother formulations to be able to meet the classic demands I saw in consultations, day-in and day-out. I started a small home pharmacy, where many would come to refill their “prescriptions”… and little did I know at that time that it would unfold as a company!

WHAT ROLE DO HERBS AND PLANTS PLAY IN OUR LIVES?

Plants are like gigantic antennas, inhaling and exhaling both elemental and cosmic forces. They offer us not only their own nutritive value but the very essence of vitality. Plants, and nature as a whole, compose the perfected biological landscape for us humans to thrive.