What is the difference between a potion and a brew? Well for starters both of them are Magical as opposed to their medicinal counterparts - Infusions and tinctures. Potions and brews are made with herbs relying heavily on the Magical vibrations and energy of those herbs and seeking a Magical outcome. Between the two - a potion is usually alcohol based where a brew is steeped in boiling water. One such brew would be alfalfa and dill steeped in boiling water and drank for money and prosperity, where a love potion would be Rose pedals, Rosemary and Basil in red wine to sit for a spell and then served to you partner on your anniversary to strengthen your relationship. It is important to study the toxicity levels of herbs and other important factors before consuming any herbs. I use the following books for Magical information: