Six evening herbs from monastery garden and field in one essence
Espara Oats-Melissa Compositum Alchemical Essence combines distillates of oats, lemon balm, lavender, hops, valerian and passion flower in equal parts, produced using a method that goes back to Paracelsus. 30 ml, vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free.
Almost every one of these plants has its own story. Lemon balm was a favourite of monastery gardens, and in 1611 Carmelite monks in Paris used it to brew their famous Carmelite water. The name lavender is often traced to the Latin "lavare" (to wash), because the Romans added it to their bathwater. Hops are familiar from beer. Passion flower owes its name to Jesuits in South America who saw the symbols of Christ's Passion in its flower.
The six plants are combined with yeast and water, fermented and distilled in several steps. Each plant is processed separately and only brought together into the finished essence at the end. The method comes from alchemy, which Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim, known as Paracelsus, understood in the 16th century as a way of preparing plants. Gold-making was never his concern.
Paracelsus lived for a time in Salzburg and died there in 1541. Espara is also based in Salzburg and follows his principles with its alchemical essences. Oats and valerian complete the group, two plants that have belonged to the European herbal tradition for generations.
in one blend
30-ml bottle
fermentation
lemon balm, Paris
Take 15 drops twice a day before meals: under the tongue or with water.
Composition per daily portion (30 drops, approx. 1.7 ml)
No NRV reference values have been established for these plant distillates under EU Regulation 1169/2011.
Product name: Food supplement with distillates of oats, lemon balm, lavender, hops, valerian and passion flower
Ingredients: Distillates of oats (16.67%), lemon balm (16.67%), lavender (16.67%), passion flower (16.67%), valerian (16.67%), hops (16.67%)
Alcohol content: 16% vol
Net quantity: 30 ml
What are alchemical essences in the tradition of Paracelsus?
Paracelsus (1493–1541) understood alchemy not as gold-making, but as a method of preparing plants. His idea: a plant has, in his words, a body, a spirit and a soul. These three components are separated during preparation, processed individually, and then brought back together. The result is an aromatic, alcohol-based liquid.
From fermentation and distillation to the right way to take them: our guide explains the Paracelsus method step by step.
Read the guide →Can I take the drops in the evening?
Espara recommends 15 drops twice a day before meals. Alternatively, the daily amount of 30 drops can be taken all at once in the evening. A 30-ml bottle lasts roughly 17 days; traditionally a course of 3 to 6 weeks is recommended.
⚠️ Mandatory information: Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced diet, and the recommended daily intake should not be exceeded. A varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are essential. Keep out of reach of small children. Not suitable for children. Contains alcohol (16% vol), not suitable for anyone who needs to avoid alcohol. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication, please seek medical advice before use.
📦 Storage: Store in a dry place at room temperature, protected from light and out of reach of small children. Keep away from heat.
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| Item information | Value |
|---|---|
| Application form: | Drops |
| Product properties: | Gluten-freeLactose-freeVegan |
| Content: | 0,03 l |
