Flower and gem essences are subtle and gentle vibrational medicines which work on the energy body to bring change from the vibrational body out into the manifested body or the personality. They have virtually no side effects and are not the same as herbal tinctures or essential oils.
Essences are wonderful used in conjunction with aromatherapy sprays or for space clearing, and as a vibrational boost. There may be a tingling or warming sensation when the right essence has been selected and applied to the right body zone.
Additionally, flower essences can be used in conjunction with other therapies such as EFT. The developer of Australian Bush Flower essences uses them himself in the treatment of Phobias. He suggests that when using flower essences to treat phobias, to do the treatments using the essences Dog Rose, Grey Spider Flower or Emergency Formula (which ever one muscle tests as most applicable). Flower essences are also a valuable adjunct to Personal Lifestyle Consulting.
How Does One Take Flower Essences
Flower essences are like liquid homeopathics remedies, except none of the actually flower is in the remedy, only its vibration (from letting the flower soak in water and then using that water carrying its vibration to create a mother tincture). Depending if you purchase a dosage bottle or stock bottle the application will be different. If you purchased a stock bottle from a health food store or essence supplier, you must first dilute it by either putting a couple drops in your water or in a dropper bottle with a bit of brandy as a preservative. Its not dangerous to take undiluted, simply, flower essences, much like homeopathics, work stronger the less undiluted they are.
Once having a dosage bottle, you can either take internally or apply topically. If internally, either add about 2 - 7 drops to drinking water and sip at intervals or take 2 - 7 drops under the tongue using the dropper. You can also put essences in the bath or in a spray bottle. In a spray bottle, they can be used to mist the body or to uplift a room. Special combinations make good space clearing formulas.
Experience and Qualifications
I have completed and receive a certificate for the Australian Bush Essence Flower Essence Therapy Course. I have been selecting and recommending flower essences to many of my EFT and Reiki clients. I am personally familiar with the following flower essence companies, carrying many of their essences and formulations:
Bach Flower Essences
FES Quintessential Flower Essences
Alaskan Flower Essence Project (also has gem elixirs and environmental essences)
Australian Bush Flower Essences
I have some knowledge of essences from other companies such as Desert Alchemy and Perelandra
What Happens During A Session?
Flower Essence selection can be done through phone consultation, chat or email. I will send you an intake form to fill out prior to session (unless you wish to fill it out during the session). This form will help in essence selection, though muscle testing and taking into account which area of life you wish to work on become an integral part of the selection process. Usually anywhere from 1 to 5 flowers can be combined. With consultation, you can purchase the essences locally and create your own dosage bottle.
Also, I will recommend you keep a journal for daily happenings and of dreams. It is very valuable in detecting the effects of an essence.