If you are making an essence, say of a daisy, it is such that no two essences of a daisy will ever be the same, each is unique. Why? Well as well as the vibrational frequency of the daisy you will also have the vibrational frequency of the place where it is made, the person who is making it, the time of day and year and whether it is charged by the sun or moon. All of these things make a difference to the outcome of the essence. Thus no two essences are the same. When making flower essences, care is usually taken not to handle the flower. The essence once made, is usually preserved in brandy.

Dis-eases, mental, emotional and physical, all also have a vibrational frequency with fear being different to depression, anger different to joy for example. In this way there is a vibrational essence which matches the vibrational frequency of each and every nuance of the human condition. By taking an essence, the problem is brought to the fore so that it can be acknowledged and let go. This process can take just five seconds or as long as five weeks.

The history of flower essences
Flower essences have been a form of healing for a very long time. The channelling of Gerudas, a Lemurian guide, gives incredible insight and detailed knowledge about the uses of flower essences in Lemuria (see the book Flower Essences and Vibrational Healing by Gerudas, also Gem Elixirs and Vibrational Healing, Volumes 1 and 2 Cassandra press) while yet more evidence suggests their use in ancient Egypt. The Aborigines knew, as did the Lemurians, of the benefits of sitting beside a particular flower in order to receive its frequency of healing.

The modern day expert, acknowledged to be the ‘father’ of flower essences is Edward Bach. Edward Bach was a renowned Harley street doctor who gave up his practice to develop flower essences. He observed that morning dew contains potentised healing virtues of the whole plant. He worked out what each of his essences were for by looking at the plant and instinctively knowing which emotional state the flower would heal. He also tried them himself.

Today we understand that the collaboration of the etheric and spiritual world is required to make the essences. The nature spirit of the plant and the devas of healing also impart the information and knowledge of what an essence is about by channelling. For my essence 'Water of Enlightenment', the information was channelled through a medium from ‘Star of Joseph’. At other times when I’m making flower essences the thoughts are put into my head. The nature spirits of the flower and the elementals of the water and sunlight all co-operate and work together to produce the essence.

What essences can do for you
By taking an essence when you are in emotional turmoil, it is possible to help clear these problems from your aura and body. Another way of thinking about it is that your electrical circuitry is damaged by negative emotional energy. The essences help mend the circuitry by helping you to acknowledge the problem, embrace it and then let it go. Hence, negative emotional energy is expelled from your physical body and auric space. Essences often work by bringing or heightening our understanding of what might be wrong with us. You, yourself, have to be aware and watch for small signs and note how you feel. You often only know what you are, by knowing what you are not! There is a very talented clairvoyant called Peter Tadd who has written several articles. He is able to see where an essence goes in the aura and which chakras it has an effect on when it is taken. He is therefore able to verify the action of each essence in this way.

Essences can be given for all aspects of emotional problems. They can also be given to aid or heighten our mental capabilities such as concentration or the ability to absorb complex ideas. Our spiritual side can also be helped by improving our awareness, helping us to love ourselves more and increasing our compassion. Psychic abilities such as clairvoyance and clairsentience can be aided.

Essences combined into sprays can be used to cleanse spaces like rooms, or healing environments. Pets and farm animals can be given essences too. Children respond rapidly to essences. My own son, who has panic attacks, responds to ‘Water of Enlightenment’.
Many flower essence therapists are producing combinations of essences for specific problems, for instance I have combinations specifically for grief, abuse or homesickness (to name a few) and deeply traumatic experiences where there are several emotional/mental factors playing out.

The Perelandra essences (www.perelandra-ltd.com) have a full range of essences for your body’s systems, such as your immune system, as well as lymphatic, endocrine and circulatory systems to name but a few. They also do an excellent flu combination essence which is changed each year. I would also like to heartily recommend the books too. It was Machelle Small-Wright’s work which led me to begin communicating with the nature spirits of my house and garden. In her books she explains in detail how to go about this.

Safety
Flower essences are safe, non-toxic and do not argue with conventional prescribed medicines. They are safe for animals and children. Their versatility and wide range of applications make them one of the future’s self-help remedies.

Where do I begin?
So, as a lay person who doesn't know anything, where and how would you start? I would suggest reading many profiles (explanations) of essences as you can. The ones that catch your eye or seam to jump out at you are the ones to buy and try. Bach’s Rescue Remedy (or emergency essence as some people call it) is a good crisis essence to start with. Using essences is an interesting journey of self-discovery and awareness. Why not give them a try? Good luck!

©Robina Hearle

Robina creates and sells a wide range of flower essences through her website www.rosecottagefloweressences.co.uk. She also offers personal consultations for those who require a little more guidance.