How are Flower Essences made?

Flower blossoms are picked at the height of their expression (in perfect bloom) preferably with some dew still clinging to them, placed in a clear glass bowl of clean spring water and then warmed by bright sunshine for 3 hours, or a put into a pan and warmed over a fire for 1/2 hour.  The sunlight/fire activates the energetics of the flower and imbues the water with this energy.  As the vibrational energy of the flower imprints the water, this energized water becomes the medicine.  The flower blossoms are then strained and the remaining water is mixed with an equal amount of brandy, which acts as a preservative.  The medicine made directly from the flowers is called the “mother”.  It is further diluted into the stock bottles that one purchases from the store. 

How do I use Flower Essences?

The Flower medicine can be used directly from the bottle - two drops under the tongue, added to a glass of water or a water bottle - 2 drops per glass/bottle, or diluted further into a personal medicine bottle.  The bottles that I send home with people are made thus: 3 or 4 drops of stock added to a 30ml dropper bottle that is half filled with purified water and half filled with either brandy, glycerin or apple cider vinegar to preserve it.  From this medicine bottle one takes so many drops, so many times per day (this is individualized, therefore varies).

Will I feel an intensification of symptoms or feelings before they ease, release, or transform?

Sometimes aggravations can occur that take the form of skin expressions or intensified emotions, these expressions are repressed emotions and/or memories surfacing for healing and/or release.  Alternatively, one can experience a gentle easing of mental/emotional/physical pain/suffering as one continues to take the Flower Essence. 

Is it more advantageous to take a single Flower Essence or a blend?

The advantage come from taking the optimal remedy for the situation, whether it be a single flower or a blend of flowers. 

Is a larger dose more effective?

The power of this medicine lies in its vibrational quality.  Taking more drops, or a 1/4 teaspoon is not more effective than taking the recommended 2 drops.  Taking the remedy more often may increase the effectiveness, although the practitioner will advise on the optimal number of doses per day.

How do the remedies actually work?

Dr. Bach used a metaphor to describe how the remedies work.  He said “they are able, like beautiful music, or any gloriously uplifting thing which gives us inspiration, to raise our very natures, and bring us nearer to our Souls: and by that very act, to bring us peace, and relieve our sufferings.”  Just as a beautiful sunset or a photograph can move us so that we feel more at peace, so taking a remedy uplifts us in a gentle way and helps us to be the best we are.

(credit to the Bach Centre website for this quote)