Lately i’ve been creating flower essences. Think Bach Remedies, only homemade with flowers growing in my backyard. Flower essences are liquid preparations that carry a distinct imprint of each flower. They’re a kind of vibrational medicine, easy to create and very safe to use. Flower essences are known to be highly effective but are not a standard part of biochemical medicine because they only contain a minute amount of physical substance. Flower essences have subtle properties designed to help transform our emotions, attitudes or patterns of behavior that keep us from reaching our full potential.
These remedies can be used for many different circumstances, are non-invasive and complement other practices by addressing the psycho-spiritual issues that may be underlying a multitude of health issues. Flower essences build a bridge between the realms of body and soul. They do not replace meditation, jouranl writing, a healthy diet, or excercise, but they do help stimulate a greater awareness of our inner life.
As you can see, i’ve been reading all about them. I’m interested in anything i can make from the world growing right outside my back door. So far i’ve made the following remedies;
Trumpet Vine- Assists in soul expression. It gives a person condifidence to speak his/her truth. It is also an aid for those wishing to channel and also aids those wishing to learn a new language.
Daisy- The flower essence equivelent to the homeopathic remedy Arnica. For shocks, sprains, bleeding, body trauma and and emotional trauma. It will enable a person to feel alive and remember how to have fun. It brings joy into one’s life.
Pansy- Of all the plant essences this one works on a physical level. It aids in the elimination of toxins. Is often used to rid the body of loss and grief. It helps build a better body which is more adaptable to life’s changes.
Spirea- to balance and be in command of one’s temper.
Day lily- is the essence of self-worth. It helps one trust our inner knowledge and improves self-esteem.
Petunia- this is the essence for the dreamer. It helps make dreams into reality, and makes anything a possibility.
Phlox- the essence of the inner child, joy and playfulness. It encourages one to call out and sing and be merry.
Hosta- helps create a sense of purpose in one’s life. Helps in meditation by allowing one to relax during diffiuclt therapy.
Feverfew- Releases built up emotions and energy
Sunflower- Sunflower is best used when one is depressed and needs a bit of sunshine [especially during winter months]. It is the essence of solar energy because it is invigorating and holds the power and properties of the sun.
Pink Rose- for those not grounded in their bodies, they have trouble being in their bodies even neglecting physical and emotional health. This essence helps one to use their spiritual awareness to recognize the need to become aware of and take care of their bodies needs and to feel comfortable as an incarnate spirit on earth.
Salmon Rose- Releasing dysfunctional emotional sexual energy from the body.
Monarta [bee balm]- reminds us of that which we were passionate about before life came to revolve around a healing trauma.
I also made a Smokey Quartz essence for grounding to the earth.
I’ve made a couple other ones but have long since forgotten the names of the flowers so i need to look them up! It’s been an interesting journey. Today as i went out to bottle some new ones up Zim [my cat] decided to check it out and her tail went splish splashing in the pink rose essence! Yikes! Since i wasn’t sure what it would do to the essence i decided to give it back to the earth, but not before i drank a bit of it. I was surprised to find it had a very subtle taste of rose to it and was really very, very good. And since my friends call me “Kat” the “cat” part would be just fine so i drank most of it down before giving it back to the roses. Today i created and drank smokey quartz essence along with hosta, sunflower [i think], and phlox. I hope to create a flower essence from every flower or blossom in my yard. Yes, this is my new OCD! More later, pariah
