Aqua Tofana is a concoction inspired by a true woman's poison aimed to kill. We partnered with Lunar Logic Wild Apothecary to bring you a high-end herbal tonic made from shadowy datura flower essence, butterfly pea flower, jasmine, violet, vanilla, and tremella mushroom for a true witch's ritual elixir. Place a few drops on the tongue or in a drink prior to ritual to connect to the shadows and perform gray magick spells. The rich royal blue elixir tints your drink, and if you place it in sparkling soda, it will shift to purple.
Aqua Tofana was, in its original form, a poison developed by Giulia Tofana in 1600s Italy. She disguised her poison by branding it as a beauty product fitted with arsenic, lead and belladonna, a combination that was common in beauty products at the time and wouldn't have even raised an eyelash. But Aqua Tofana had a more fatal purpose. Through word of mouth, Giulia would sell her potion to women who intended to kill their abusive husbands. Upon getting clearance from Giulia that her business would stay a secret, Giulia would supply the women with Aqua Tofana and the women would administer little bits of the liquid in their husband's food or drink. The symptoms would mirror typical illness, and the odorless, tasteless concoction made for ease of ingestion.
Over the course of a few days and dosings, the husband would soon die and the wife would become a widow, one of only three experiences for a woman in 1600s Italy, next to marriage or prostitution. Her business lasted from 1633 until 1651, when a client with cold feet admitted to her husband her intent to kill and named Giulia as a culprit.
Giulia sought sanctuary in the church, but when it was speculated that she poisoned Rome's water supply, she was arrested and executed. It was said that Giulia killed more than 600 men with Aqua Tofana.
Giulia's tale of murder isn't what we commemorate, nor do we condone it. But Giulia's desire to help abused women who had no way out of their situations is notable. Giulia reminds us of the gray nature of magick and poison. It has the ability to empower and kill at the same time. She reminds us of the shadow parts of human nature, a large component of witchcraft practices.
We are so proud of this collaboration and we truly hope you enjoy nibbling a bit of history while you perform your magick.
Aqua Tofana Elixir
**Please note, herbal products are not regulated by the FDA and everyone responds differently to the application or ingestion of herbs. Please consult a doctor and ensure for your particular situation (side effects with medications, pregnancy) that you are able to use particular herbs before you apply or ingest herbal products. As stated, our herbs are sourced from quality sources, like Mountain Rose Herbals or Starwest Botanicals, as well as local apothecaries, but it is important to address your particular body's capability in handling herbs. In addition, do not ingest unless explicitly stated or unless it's clear to do so, like for teas and oxymels.
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