Flower Essences |
What are Flower Essences and How Are They Used
Flower essences are specially prepared infusions of plants from trees, to shrubs, to flowers and even to orchids, which help support us through emotional upheavals. They work at a bio-electric level, a level which, so far, we are unable to record with our detection devices.
The flower essences work to entrain the bio-electric frequency of the body to a more favorable level. They are powerful, subtle, and somewhat mysterious. They are also primordial, since plants have been around on this planet for millennia longer than human beings. (if the history of the earth were to be laid out on the expanse of a roll of toilet paper 400 sheets long – plants show up on sheet 359 and humans show up in the last 0.1 mm. of the last sheet. (Ref:worsleyschool.net/science/files/toiletpaper/history.html)
At the left is a picture of Elm, for instance. As a flower essence it is very useful for modern man as it relates to feeling overwhelmed, like one is not up to the tasks at hand. If that is an experience you have, Elm would be a good choice, among others, to decrease that experience.
Usually, flower essences are put together into a formula of more than one essence to cover different aspects of the emotional situation the essences are working with. Since I find that often patient’s physical conditions stem from underlying emotional upsets, I often use a formula of flower essences to turn the tide of illness. A flower essence consultation is another service I provide for patients, either as part of another consultation or as a standalone service. I have seen their effects to be so profound as to totally change a patient’s outcome.
Flower Essences for Loving Yourself
Flower essences are a wonderful help for any unwanted emotional state, to enhance meditation, bring out soul qualities, even to improve financial conditions. They were developed by Dr. Bach, a medical doctor who realized that much of human suffering stemmed from negative emotional states. He worked in England in the 1930’s and as the world was dealing with the Great Depression and world wars, he worked to bring to mankind the tools to allay fear, depression and despair.
The flower essences are specially made herbal infusions. They capture the essence of the plant materials they stem from, and impart them to those who seek their assistance. There are many lines of flower essences. Dr. Bach developed the original 38 Bach flower essences. Since that time, The California, Perelandra, Alaskan, Tree orchid, Australian bush essences and many more lines have been developed. Each has its own characteristics and seeks to elevate mankind to greater heights of enjoyment, attunement, peace, clarity and joy!
Some of the flower essences associated with loving yourself are:
Rock water – to develop tolerance for our imperfections and needs.
Pine – when one is overly hard on oneself; for forgiveness. To allay criticism of oneself, to release blame and guilt.
Crab apple – for self-hate, especially the feeling of being “unclean.”
Then consider:
Buttercup – for knowing one’s true worth with others and accepting one’s own self-worth. For not feeling worthy, in general.
Sunflower – like the flower, imparts radiance in one’s own individuality, sun-like, owning the “I” or “self.” To radiate the positive, confident ego.
Goldenrod– for knowing one’s inner value, despite group ideals.
Centaury – for the tendency to serve others rather than express one’s own individuality; service to try to please others rather than oneself.
Cerato – confidence in one’s own internal knowing rather than relying on the advice of others.
California poppy – for harmony within oneself; to curtail searching outside oneself for fulfillment.
This flower essences are available through Flower Essence Services at www.fesflowers.com.
The Desert Alchemy line of flower essences has two combination essence formulas:
The Unconditional Love & Support Formula deeply supports people in finding this love inside themselves.
To embrace who you are: The Embracing Humanness Formula supports acceptance of all human characteristics. It is a wonderful essence for those who feel as if they don't belong on the Earth.
The Alaskan Flower-Essence Project’s essence Columbine is recommended for an appreciation of one’s unique and personal beauty.
Alpine Azalea is for total acceptance of oneself
www.alaskanessences.com
The Australian company, Living Essences, offers Correa to release dissatisfaction withourselves and our performance and to accept our shortcomings.
Visit them at: livingessences.com.au
Lily of the Valley aids in loving ourselves unconditionally. It allows us to realize our potential and self worth. It helps us be comfortable in our own skin. It instills in us the fact that we arebeautiful & perfectas we are. It helps us choose wisely who to invite into our lives and space. It aids us in standing in our ownpower.(www.treefrogfarm.com/)
So, you can see there are several aspects of loving yourself and essences for each aspect. You can order these flower essences online at the links listed above– they are inexpensive easy to use and readily available. Standard dosage is 4 drops 4 times a day or more. More frequent dosage increases the effectiveness more than taking more of the essence.
If you are interested in scheduling a 45 minutes Flower Essence consultation with me, please contact me.
Enjoy new-found love for yourself!
Ellen Potthoff, D.C., N.D.