 QUESTION - I’ve been looking into all the different ways that menstrual blood can be used in witchcraft but I’m not sure how to actually go about storing it. How do witches keep it?
ANSWER – The first thing is deciding how to obtain it as that will determine some of the methods you can use for storage. For witches who are comfortable using a moon cup (a small plastic cup that sits inside you and collects the flow) the blood can easily be poured directly into a container. The most hygienic way of doing this is to freeze the blood – have a specially designated ice cube tray and freeze into small manageable sections so you can use as and when required. If freezing your blood is not an option (and let’s face it many family members might object to you using the household freezer to store menstrual blood) then you can store neat drops of the blood in oil or alcohol to act as a preservative. These can be sealed in small bottles and kept in a dark cupboard until use. Another option is to saturate a tissue with the blood, dry it out and then store it in a jar where pieces can be ripped off for use when required. For witches who prefer to use sanitary towels or tampons the procedure can be a little messier. Place the used sanitary item into a bowl of warm water and agitate gently. Once soaked through wring the item out to squeeze as much blood as you can from it into the water. Discard the item and then the diluted blood water can be frozen or stored in a jar. Be aware that the problem with this is that you are using diluted blood which may not suit your purpose. I’d also caution that this is by far the least pleasant smelling method of storing menstrual blood. A month or so in a jar (no matter how tightly sealed) will smell pretty strong when you open it. Refrigerating it will increase the longevity but again you have the problem that family members may not like your blood on the shelf next to the milk. Image http://www.freeimages.com/photo/208924
22 Comments
Kyrie Rochelle
2/18/2015 08:05:34 am
Something else that might work, too, if you want to make sure that the blood does not coagulate is to mix it into a carrier oil, like Almond, Grapeseed, etc. This allows you to add other things like gemstones for their properties, or to charge it under moonlight. I haven't tested this, it's just a thought, but it might work.
Jennifer
4/12/2015 12:43:57 am
I also had the same question about preservation of menstral blood. I recently started using it and wanted to save for a later use. I read somewhere that you could add essential oil to save it. So I added ylang ylang, and rose oil. Being they were associated with love passion and commitment, and I thought since it was my menstral blood, that seemed suitable because of love and the life blood. I was wondering if I ruined it by doing so. Like did it mess up its magical properties or degrade them. Should the blood be pure moon blood when spell working, or is the oil I added to save it okay?
Kristin
2/4/2016 02:47:46 pm
I want to dye my wool yarn with my menstrual blood. Obviously, I will want to preserve it but I have absolutely no idea what the ideal way would be to go about both preserving and dyeing with blood. If anyone has any advice, I would greatly appreciate it!
Hiro
3/26/2016 05:54:33 pm
dont do it
Cat
3/26/2016 05:55:47 pm
Why not? Go on and do it my friend!
Hiro
3/26/2016 05:56:45 pm
You are so smart. Thanks for giving them this great advice
Kris
12/9/2017 01:22:32 pm
Don’t do it because it will stink.
Cat
3/26/2016 05:57:28 pm
😊 10/5/2016 03:02:52 am
I saturate tissues and allow them to dry. Next I burn the tissue, purifying by fire, and then collect the ash in a jar. This allows it to keep for a much longer time, and without the stigma of having blood in a jar, or bloody tissues collected it stored somewhere.
Richelle
6/17/2020 09:27:36 pm
I love this idea, it made me think of making my own homemade paper and using your method.
Lindsey
8/7/2017 10:56:02 am
As long as you don't need it as a specifically liquid medium, blood can be dried and powdered pretty easily. I just use a mortar and pestle, checking every few days til it's fully dried. From there, i put it in a jar and store it away from sunlight.
Audrey Moon
9/27/2017 08:12:49 am
Good to know! This is my favorite suggestion so far. Thanks!
Jakii
12/16/2017 08:17:02 am
This seems plausible, how do i go about drying it?
Cris
9/29/2018 05:29:45 am
Hey Lindsey. I'm doing the same, but have been looking for someone to ask. How do you dry yours? Fridge or air?
Dog
11/1/2017 05:09:30 am
Honey is the ultimate preservative.
Tea
4/12/2018 07:59:38 am
Honey is what I use. I don't refrigerate it. Would you?
Kendra
2/14/2019 10:47:28 pm
How should it be done
Vegan_Moon_Witch
1/2/2018 08:05:42 am
I have looked into the storing of menstrual blood and found the perfect containers for keeping it...my question is, I've had my blood saved in the jar in my refrigerator for about 4 or so months without any oils or anything added to it and have not yet used it...I have specific ideas for using it, just haven't gotten around to it...is the blood still usable, and if so, are it's magickal properties diminished or compromised since it's so old? 5/13/2018 12:40:15 pm
Vegan Moon Witch-I would say it's fine, especially if it will not be ingested in any wat. The properties should still be good.
Anon
5/10/2021 02:15:11 am
Its fine to use. It should be in a solid form which you can then crush into smaller pieces.
Cris
9/29/2018 05:26:23 am
Vegan moon witch, I have done the same and after a while it hardens to being a solid almost plastic like texture. I break mine up and crush it into a fine powder, which I keep in a sealed container. Yea you can still use it, it just depends what you want to do with it, my powder form is quite a good form if you give offerings outside of your home or if you want to keep it private and personal.
Brianna
3/22/2021 12:29:51 am
Would any entities try and or actually attach or latch onto your blood? Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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