Spagyric tinctures embody a balanced approach to plant medicine, incorporating all three alchemical principles in moderate proportion. 

These preparations begin with alcohol extraction of the plant's Sulfur principle, followed by careful integration of distilled Mercury elements and purified mineral Salt components. 

The resulting medicine delivers a comprehensive therapeutic effect that addresses physical symptoms while simultaneously working upon energetic and spiritual dimensions. 

Spagyric tinctures excel in treating chronic conditions, supporting systemic balance, and gently guiding the body toward homeostasis through regular administration.

A spagyric essence is among the most refined and potent expressions of plant medicine in the alchemical tradition. Rooted in the Hermetic axiom "as above, so below," the spagyric essence is crafted to act not just on the body, but on the soul and spirit of the individual. It embodies the full trinity of alchemical principles — Sulfur (soul), Mercury (spirit), and Salt (body) — but does so in a way that elevates and concentrates the plant's most subtle, energetic properties.

The creation of a spagyric essence is a more advanced and labor-intensive process than that of a basic spagyric tincture. It begins by distilling the plant to separate out its essential oils — the volatile Sulfur, which holds the plant’s archetypal essence and soul-like signature. These oils are delicate and often aromatic, representing the plant’s emotional and spiritual expression.

Next, the Mercury, or spirit of the plant, is obtained through the process of fermentation. The spirit acts as the carrier for the Sulfur and serves as a bridge between the physical and non-physical realms.

The Salt, or body of the plant, is obtained by calcining the leftover plant material into white ash and leaching it to extract its mineral components. These purified salts provide structure and grounding, anchoring the more ethereal components into the physical realm.

The whole process of preparation takes many months, as each stage is done in accordance with planetary rulership of the plant.

Once all three principles have been purified and perfected, they are recombined in a process that reflects the sacred union of body, soul, and spirit — a symbolic resurrection of the plant in its most exalted form. The result is a luminous and highly potent remedy that radiates the pure essence of the plant archetype.

Spagyric essences are typically used to address imbalances on the emotional, psychological, and spiritual levels. They are especially useful in cases where illness or disharmony originates from deep-seated energetic patterns, unresolved trauma, or soul-level wounds. Because they carry the plant’s highest vibrational imprint, spagyric essences can act as catalysts for insight, transformation, and inner alchemical healing.

In this sense, they are less focused on treating physical symptoms directly (as a tincture might), and more attuned to helping the individual repattern inner dynamics, overcome existential blocks, and realign with their true nature. Practitioners often select essences based on astrological correspondences, archetypal resonance, or intuitive matching between the person’s inner condition and the plant’s energetic signature

In summary, a spagyric essence is not just a medicine — it is a sacred tool for inner transformation. It reflects the culmination of both plant and human alchemy: the process of separating, purifying, and reunifying what is essential, so that healing can occur on the deepest levels of being.

The decision between these preparations depends largely upon the nature of one’s healing journey. Those facing primarily physical manifestations of illness with accompanying emotional components might select spagyric tinctures for their balanced, comprehensive approach. 

Individuals working primarily with emotional or spiritual transformation, however, often find spagyric essences more directly effective for shifting consciousness patterns that underlie physical symptoms.

Dosage patterns further distinguish these medicines. Spagyric tinctures typically require larger, regular doses to build therapeutic effects within physical systems over time. 

Spagyric essences often produce noticeable shifts in consciousness or emotional states with just a few drops, making them ideal for acute situational support or meditative practices. 

Many practitioners find value in working with both forms simultaneously — using tinctures to address physical manifestations while employing essences to transform the underlying energetic patterns driving the condition.