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Osain-The mighty and powerful Orisha Osain is the keeper of the sacred herbs. The Orisha Osain controls the forces of nature. Baths using the sacred herbs of Osain bring an individual supernatural power oand stability.

Osain Power Bath

Ingredients:

Yerba buena
flor de cementerio
flor de agua
flor del mar
colonia
diez del dia
agua de coco (coconut milk)
siete machos water
seven african powers candle (seven colors)

PREPARATION:

1. Boil the yerba buena, flor de cementerio, flor de agua, flor del mar, colonia and the diez del dia in one gallon of water.
2. allow the mixture to cool
3. strain the liquid from the mixture into a large bowl
4. add the agua de coco to the liquid mixture
5. add the siete machos water to the liquid mixture
6. light the candle in honor of Osain
7. allow the liquid mixture to stand for 24 hrs.
8. after 24 hrs, pour the liquid mixture into your bath water.

Remain in the bath water for 30 min..

Some santeros recommend taking a small amount of the liquid mixture and sprinkling it in the four corners of the room where the ritual will take place.