A drinking water formulation, including: (a) water; (b) one or more homeopathic ingredients; and (c) at least one additive composition selected from among: (i) sodium benzoate; (ii) citric acid and potassium benzoate; (iii) citric acid and potassium sorbate; and (iv) effervescence agent(s). Potentization methods for manufacturing such formulations are also described. The drinking water formulations may be readily manufactured and bottled in beverage containers, e.g., containers in which homeopathic ingredients and/or additives are released to an aqueous medium at a point of consumption of the drinking water.