Essence Alchemy

Bloodroot Flower Essence

2012-01-27T09:03:00.000-08:00

Bloodroot flower is an eastern woodland plant, it is common but threatened because its habitat is shrinking. It is a low growing plant with a striking white flower. As a flower essence it is used for issues related to identity. Kate Gilday of Woodland Essences says this about it:
"Trusting one will be protected as one moves forward in her/his evolution. Helps one find the courage and inner resources to heal old wounds and move from a place of despair and darkness to the light. Embracing one’s inner light."

The essence is from her forest flower and At-Risk-North American plant flower essence kits; which is available at our webstore.

Desert Alchemy also has a bloodroot flower essence, they have this to say about it:
"Bloodroot is for those who exclude themselves, or feel ostracized, from a group or community, usually because of deep feelings of unworthiness. It helps heal the wounds of rejection and free us from the bonds of unworthiness."

This essence is about healing wounds, wounding related to the past often infringes on us in present time, it does this if not sufficiently addressed. Old wounding is usually related to our early experiences in life with family and community. These are foundation issues and experiences and healing wounding at this deep level can bring about improvement in all areas of our life.

Flower Essences and Astrology

2012-01-23T15:42:00.000-08:00

Flower Essences and Astrology

This piece is from the work of Stephanie Gailing. I encourage you to visit her site Planetary Apothecary for in depth accurate astrological information, be sure to sign up for her newsletter as well.

Mars the planet of action is set to go retrograde on the 23rd of January and scarlet monkeyflower can help address some of the issues that result from this. Mars will be retrograde until the 13th of April, if any time during this period you are challenged by deep unexpressed powerful emotions, consider how scarlet monkeyflower can help. Read what Stephanie has to say to learn more.

Scarlet Monkeyflower flower essence: If we have challenges expressing our anger (often the case when Mars is retrograde), we sometimes think that by just ignoring or repressing it, the feelings will go away. Yet, that’s not usually the case; rather, they just churn within until, at some moment, they either seep out or we reach a full-fledged emotional explosion. If you want help accepting and embracing feelings of anger, as well as compassionate assistance to courageously communicate how you feel, Scarlet Monkeyflower flower essence may be of great value.

To read the full post please visit Planetary Apothecary.

Concerned About World Events?

2012-01-19T20:08:00.000-08:00

THE SKY IS FALLING? IS THE SKY FALLING?

Are you plagued by the state of the world? Do you feel oppressed by the potential for disaster? If you tune into the news you might just think the sky is falling. Should you be concerned? What should you do? There does not seem to be a right answer but one thing you definitely can do is maintain a positive attitude. Essentially that is all. Some might say this is foolish and you are fooling yourself. Chances are they are tied into the doom and gloom of it all.

Maintaining a Positive Outlook
What else do you have? What is really yours? It is one thing you do have control over, how you choose to view and/or interpret the what is going on around you. If you get caught up in the emotions of things chances are you will begin to loose perspective. You can remain detached and engaged from your chosen perspective. Where does a negative perspective ever get you? Besides being detrimental to the immune system, there is enough negativity out there and you do not need to feed the cycle with your energy. It is a choice, remaining positive is no more illusionary than remaining negative. I will admit there is a weight to issues with grave concerns but how do you respond?

Flower Essences
This site and blog is about flower essences, so you should have guessed I would have gotten to them at some point. There are from FES, Flower Essence Services.

Mountain Pride and Scotch Broom

Mountain Pride
The name alone suggests strength and determination and this essence is about strength and determination in the face of challenges. And, folks these are challenging times and they challenge our ability to maintain peace of mind and a positive outlook, which is what we need. Use this essence to encourage "forthright masculine energy"; sounds refreshing to me, straight forward honest masculine energy. The essence description goes on, . . . "which confronts and transforms" what they are talking about is the archetype of the spiritual warrior. A very useful energy for ones own life and life as a whole.

: Scotch Broom

Scotch Broom
This bright yellow floor is harbinger of optimism, it shines brightly and heralds a new the approach of a new attitude, anchored in an sunny outlook. The joy of flowers and the power of color win again. Scotch broom is indicated for those who are depressed and disheartened by world events. Gosh, at this rate wouldn't mind giving this to everyone . . . Scotch broom helps us to feel more optimistic about world events and as we know this can go a long way in helping to enjoy life in general.

Bottom line is we can all do our part to help make this world a world we want to live in. We can do this by taking charge of our own thoughts and feelings. I feel this is important because it is personally empowering and the more we feel empowered in our own life the better. I understand there is not much we can do about geo-politics but we can at least make our sphere of the world a better place, essentially that is all we can do.

Protection Essences

2012-01-13T08:41:00.000-08:00

Let's explore "Protection Essences" and how they help to insulate, shield and protect our energy bodies. We live in a multi dimensional universe, teeming with unseen energies some are supportive and some not. These energies may come from another person, electronic devices or from within ourselves as voices of the past or from less than supportive parts of our psyche. This post will explore essence to help you maintain a positive outlook on life. Maintaining positive energy and feeling safe can go a long way in helping your overall sense of well being. It is a key in the pursuit of health, well being and personal fulfillment. Seems perfect for today Friday the 13th and all its superstitions.

Walnut
I feel this Bach remedy is the #1 go to remedy when you are making a break from the past. This essence is beneficial during times of change and transition that mark progress in a new direction. Examples include moving, changing careers or ending a relationship. These are some of the more obvious examples. On a very keen and subtle level Walnut insulates and protects us from outside influence so that we can proceed in our direction of choice. Meaning you've decided to move forward, yet there are many things from the past that are still influencing you. Walnut flower essence helps to break the "spell of the past" so you can proceed forward with greater ease, confidence and assurance.

Yarrow
This essence is the number one go to essence to enhance the integrity of the auric field. Our aura is like a shield which protects us from unwanted energetic influences. By strengthening the auric field we become less susceptible to negative influences. This is vital because negative influences rob us of life vitality. Use this essence when you want to protect yourself from energetic vampires, negative/pessimistic people and from areas you feel are toxic to the psyche. This is also useful when we are in environments with a high level of e-smog, from electronic devices. This essence is made by FES.

Angelica
This essence offers us Angelic support, as its name suggests. Angelica has a very distinct action and is useful in times of upheaval, stress and major change. This essence seals our energy field in a softening and protective blue light. Angelica is a very soothing, comforting essence, great for children who feel vulnerable and unsafe. This essence is made by FES.

Garlic
This essence acts as a repellent against outside influences. Garlic sets up a vibration in the energy field that is not appealing to parasitic and adverse influences. Historically it was used to ward off evil influences and the essence works in the same way. To vibrationally repel parasitic, vampiric and other influences that drain us energetically. This essence is made by FES.

Mountain Pennyroyal
This essence helps repel negative thought forms as well as protect you from negative thought forms you may have already absorbed. It enhances strength and clarity of thought and encourages a positive mental attitude. This essence is made by FES.

Closing Thoughts
These remedies can play an important role in the treatment process and in everyday life. Your mental integrity and positive outlook go a long way to creating what is termed 'reality'. If you are in a cycle of positive energy and flow this energy into your life, you will find life responds accordingly. The basic foundation of life is vibration and managing your vibration is key to health and healing. I believe in the power of these remedies and the power of positivity in helping you achieve improved health and well being.

Before I go I want to mention one last essence.

Ti Plant
This is a really unique essence and its latin name is a clue to the action of this essence. The latin name for the Ti plant is cordeyline terminalis. This essence is an important cord cutter, not only does it cut cords but it carries a huge amount of light into the system. Its white light potential is almost blinding. Ti plant was used by the native people of Hawaii to break hexes. I have a tag line for this essence: "Clears the Path to Power" the power referred to here is personal power in your own life. This essence is a gift and carries huge potential for use in a variety of situations. This essence is made by Elemental Garden Remedies.

My heartfelt wish is for you to all live a happy healthy life and share you goodwill with all.
Mark D'Aquila
Essence Alc hemy

Essences For Anxiety

2012-01-02T09:12:00.000-08:00

It has come to my attention this case of modern day anxiety, like a dull hum that pulses through the lives and minds of neighbors, friends and colleague. I would venture to say that the media is implicit in this type of fear mongering as well as politicians and corporations.

It is like there is a doomsday story around every corner and topic with grave implications seem to have more value and have become the status quo. This is particularly important to be aware of as we have now entered 2012, a year with many predictions. In my view we are at the cusp of a major change that will actually move us towards a more peaceful and harmonious world. Be steady, face your fears squarely and remember that

. . . serenity, peace, calm and balance are actually the backdrop which frames existence. What I find particularly disconcerting is how widespread mild anxiety is. Anxiety is a fear of the future; in the case of modern day anxiety it is a vague fear of the future. This vague fear seems to me to be encouraged by the media, in a rather titillating fashion. To live in this state of constant fear and danger is damaging to the immune system and completely shatters ones peace of mind.

In the Bach Flower Remedy system there are a few essences which address fear and anxiety as I have been discussing, here is a list of remedies that may help.

Aspen: This remedy is for unexplainable fears and anxiety that stems from the psyche. Usually these fears are related to impending evil; something that lurks in the shadows. The characteristic of the fear associated with this remedy is fear of something unexplainable; of something that may happen. It is like fear of potential disaster.

Mimulus: This remedy deals with fear but more in the realm of shyness. It is a fear of known things, such as a fear of flying, driving over bridges etc . . .

Rock Rose: This remedy is for terror and or panic, when fear has escalated to the point of debilitation. This remedy is indicated for a state called a 'panic attack' at times when one is paralyzed by fear.

There seems to be an assumption that we need this type of fear, that it keeps us vigilant and without it we may fall victim to another attack. It is promoted as a pseudo security measure. One can be vigilant, watchful and aware without falling victim to unnecessary fear and anxiety.

With peace and good will I wish you a Happy New Year.

Flower Essences for Enhancing Self Esteem and Will Power

2011-12-23T11:00:00.000-08:00

Flower essences are great tools to help enhance esteem and build will power. Greater self esteem is a boon to our lives in every way, other people respond positively to us and it helps us feel worthy of a ‘good life.’ Here is a list of some essences that help enhance our self esteem and boost will power.

Columbine

Centaury: Bach Remedy
One of the top remedies for those with a weak will and soft boundaries. Centaury strengthens our ability to say “No”, it helps one to establish clear boundaries and a strong sense of self. Centaury is for people who are natural givers and care takers, supporting them in staying true to themselves and serving from a place of inner strength.

Columbine: Elemental Garden Remedies
This essence helps put us in touch with the unique power and beauty of who we are. Columbine helps us to express with confidence our own unique identity. This essence is for appreciating the uniqueness of who we are.

Larch: Bach Remedy
Larch essence builds confidence by helping us to overcome fear of failure and helps us to voice our needs where we previously felt stifled. It helps one to overcome feelings of being second class or not good enough. Those needing this essence generally have the ability but lack the confidence to advance in life, due to feeling of inferior.

Missouri Primrose: Delta Gardens
For developing worthiness and self esteem; helps those who cannot recognize or utilize their own power; those who will not take in their own value.

Money Plant: Elemental Garden Remedies
This essence enhances our sense of self worth and worthiness with regards to receiving. As our sense of worthiness enhances we feel we can accomplish more, this leads us to take more action in the world and help move us towards achieving our goals. This is a powerful remedy that also works with our feelings about money; helping to move us out of poverty consciousness towards a more holistic view of money.

These are just a few in the range of essences that address issues of confidence, self esteem, self worth and will power.

Clematis flower essence for ADD/ADHD

2011-12-16T15:00:00.000-08:00

What is ADD/ADHD? That is a question with many different answers. We will focus on the how the flower essence of Clematis can help people with this common condition.

CLEMATIS

Lack of interest in present
Daydreaming/zoning out
Difficulty paying attention
Poor memory

This is a brief list of the 'symptoms' of ADD/ADHD, one can find nuances to this list as well. We are told it is a chemical imbalance in the brain that is the cause. Could be true might not be true. The truth of the official story is not in question, nor is the label ADD/ADHD. We will look at it as a way to describe behavior and not let the label limit or define us.

One of the great lessons we can take from the work of Dr. Bach is to look at what is going on, the symptoms in the behavior and emotions related to the situation. Bach was less interested in disease than in his patients reaction to his disease and how it made him/her feel.

Lets take this approach to ADD/ADHD and see what Clematis flower essence can tell us.

Symptoms Clematis Treats:

Dreaminess, not fully awake
Drowsy; listless
Far away; stuck in thought
Half hearing what is said

If you suffer from any of these symptoms Clematis flower essence might be of use in helping you to stay present and engaged in the world and your work.

Flower Essences For Sexuality and Shyness

2011-12-13T11:00:00.000-08:00

BILLY GOAT PLUM*

Flower essences are great for addressing the emotional issues related to sex and feeling comfortable with sex and sexuality. This is such a powerful area for people and often times there is a lot of hurt, pain and confusion around sex and sexuality. Flower essences are an excellent balm to heal sexual trauma and to enhance our comfortability with this powerful aspect of ourselves. To purchase any of the following remedies visit EssenceAlchemy.com.

Basil: FES
Basil helps one integrate sexuality with spirituality, facilitating a positive sexual expression based on acknowledging the sacredness of sexuality. Great for marital stress and clandestine sexual behavior. This essence is also helpful for those with a strong attraction to pornography and debased, destructive sexual expressions. This essence is very healing to human sexual expression helping us to see that sex is not sinful or unspiritual but is part of a greater spiritual expression of being human.

Billy Goat Plum: Australian Bush
This essence treats feelings of shame around sex, for those who feel it is dirty. Helpful for shame, self disgust and self loathing and feelings of uncleanliness after sex.

Blackberry Lily: Delta Gardens
For releasing unconscious or unresolved problems concerning past relationships. For treating deep fears around sexuality and treating sexual trauma from rape, abuse or molestation.

Crab Apple: Bach
For feeling unclean after sex. Crab apple helps to clear the feelings of being dirty.

Flannel Flower: Australian Bush
This essence is for those who are uncomfortable with emotional intimacy and physical touch. It promotes gentleness and sensitivity and enhances this aspect in sexual relationships.

Hibiscus: FES
Warmth and responsiveness in sexuality; integration of soul warmth and bodily passion. Helps when there is an inability to enjoy sexual experiences; lack of warmth due to abuse or exploitation.

Jewel Weed: Delta Gardens
For fear of closeness; fear of being touched; fears surrounding sexuality.

Sticky Monkeyflower: FES
This essence balances the integration of human warmth and sexual intimacy; it helps one to express deep feelings of love and connectedness, especially in sexual relationships. Helpful when there is a fear of intimacy, repressed sexual feelings and an inability to experience warmth in sexual experiences.

Wisteria: Australian Bush
This essence works to clear negative beliefs around sexuality. It helps bring ease, enjoyment and openness to ones sexuality. It is great for frigidity in women and machoness in men. Enhance sensuality.

*The photo of Billy Goat Plum is courtesy of Bush Biotherapies makers of Australian Bush Flower Essences.

Walnut Flower Essence; an essence for the changing times.

2011-12-10T06:30:00.000-08:00

Walnut is a prime essence for the changing times we are in and for times when are life is going through massive changes.

Walnut Flower Essence is Useful When We:

are in the midst of a major life change
just moved to a new house, school or changed jobs
want to break the spell of the past
want to develop independence from past influences
are embarking on a new path in life
need to feel more comfortable with change

The walnut ‘mother’ tree secretes a chemical from its roots which prevents the growth of other walnuts from taking root near it. The walnut is encased in a pericap which protects the nut inside when it drops from the tree. The sponge like pericap allows the nut to bounce and roll from the mother. In a sense the baby walnut is free to follow its own journey and grow independently from its mother to stand alone.

This signature of walnut tells us much about how the essences helps us to free our minds from the past and move forward with confidence. The walnut has two halves and the distinct folds and crevices resemble the human brain. This essence helps us make big changes in our conscious mind which can lead us forward as we grow and change. This psychological independence is necessary for our growth as we develop into our true selves.

Dr. Bachs life is a prime example of the positive walnut state. He left behind London, a lucrative medical practice and a world that was familiar to him to pursue something new. His freedom of mind and spirit led to a new paradigm of healing. This new paradigm of treating the personality is revolutionary in its approach and effectiveness. In the spirit of walnut, may we all be free to pursue our destiny and fulfill our purpose.

Many new changes after a long absence

2011-12-08T15:07:00.000-08:00

For anyone reading this blog it is evident that I have not posted any new content in 10 months.
This does not mean I have not been active and is no reflection of my commitment to flower essences and spreading the word about them. This year has quite possibly been my biggest year so far with flower essences.

One amazing unfolding for me this year has been the co-creation of a new set of remedies from Mt. Shasta. The above image is of monkshood brewing in the sun, the glass is perched on rock above a glorious pool of water fed by a spring. The whole area where this and 12 other essences were created brim and bubble over with so much exquisite magic. This new line of essences will be unveiled soon under the banner Elemental Garden Remedies.

Another big change for me and my mission to expand the use and understanding of flower essences is a brand new website. Please visit www.essencealchemy.com to see all the great changes. This site will be a work in progress as there is always more information to share.

Abundance Formulas and How to Create them Part 3

2011-02-04T07:59:00.000-08:00

The third part of this series focuses on essences to anchor positive characteristics into the personality. As well as essences which can help us better identify newly discovered parts of ourselves. These essences fall into the category of strengthening essences. They can be used on their own or combined with essences from part 2. By combining essences from this group and those discussed in Part 2 of this series we can gain a significant benefits. How ever you choose to use these essences it is helpful to break the process into specifics to get a sense of how to order treatment. Here is a 3 fold way to organize your approach: 1.) Clear out the negative, 2.) build and/or rebuild the positive and 3.) anchor in the new aspects.

Elecampane-helps one to learn to identify with newly discovered part of the self
Bloodroot-helps one to heal and move forward from a place of despair to one of hope
Pink Lady's Slipper-for strength in expressing ones natural gifts
Columbine-provides insight into ones true identity/higher purpose, helps those who feel uncertain, lost in life's choices
Clary Sage-treats fear of risks, new challenges and/or new cycles
Lousewort-learning to live in a new paradigm, changes attitudes and expectations from probabilities to possibilities
Cerato-certainty of self, trust in intuition
Chestnut Bud-for learning from mistakes
Scleranthus- for ease of decision making, when one cannot choose between two options
Wild Oat-vocational alignment, brings into focus the true calling of the soul
Fawn Lily-enhances ones ability to share their gifts with the world, for overcoming shyness
Mimulus-treats shyness, phobias and fear of known things
Sage-helps one to draw wisdom from life experiences, helps one to perceive a higher purpose and meaning from life

By now you may realize you are unique and require additional support, to honor that I offer you my services. You can accept the help available by choosing to do a personal consultation.

Abundance Formulas and How to Create them Part 2

2011-01-24T10:39:00.000-08:00

Flower essences are useful tools for increasing our feelings of abundance. Because feelings proceed thoughts and thoughts proceed action and action leads to results, it is worth your while to include flower essences in your personal development work. If you are not thinking abundantly or just need an extra boost to get you over the hump, examine what characteristic of feeling is lacking. Then choose essences to help you overcome your limits.

Characteristics of an Abundant Personality

Motivation
Self Esteem
Self Worth
Inspiration
Focus

This list of 14 flower essences can help you overcome your limits and live an abundant life.

Sunflower-This essence enhances the third chakra to project energy outward. Confidence increases and subconscious blocks to success are diminished. Treats fear of success as well as fear of failure.
Money Plant- This essence enhance feelings of worthiness and self esteem. It also helps to shift our feelings about money itself, from one of lack to one of universal abundance, helping us to see money as an energy rather than object.
Hornbeam-This essence helps us get our 'joie de vivre' back, it helps us to shake our weariness and encourages dynamic mental and physical energy. As well as helping us face our tasks with more enthusiasm.
Blackberry-This essence helps one to overcome inertia, it activates the will in clear in direct ways. It supports decisive action and activating their vision.
Cayenne- This essence stirs the inner fire, helping one to overcome stagnation and take action.
Horseradish-This essence helps ones ideas to come forward for action, release or manifestation; one feels more power/energy to act; obsessive thinking patterns are discarded.
Larch-This essence helps us to overcome fear of failure, it builds our self confidence helping one to overcome feelings of being a second class citizen. Those needing this essence generally have the ability but lack the confidence.
Tansy-This essence helps one to take straightforward action and overcome habits which subvert the real intentions of Self. Great for goal directed activity and deliberate, purposeful action.
Sticky Geranium- This essence supports focus on various parts of a plan, useful for long term focus and strategies to accomplish goals successfully.
Tamarack-This essence enhance self confidence, helping us to reach deeper understanding of our unique strengths. Encourages us to develop our unique strengths and individuality.
Blueberry Pollen-This essence helps one expand on all levels to accommodate abundance; facilitates the release of mental and emotional attachments that limit our ability to manifest higher purpose in physical form.
Bellflower-This essence helps one to develop certainty in their inner selves, trusting intuition.
Loveage- This essence helps on to move into the world with a sense of safety and joy; developing a sense of exhilaration in walking one's path; confidence in taking action
Missouri Primrose- This essence helps one develop feelings worthiness/self esteem; helps those who cannot recognize or utilize their own power; for those who will not take in their own value.
Arrowwood- Clarity of direction and purpose, guides us to the heart of the matter.

These essences are catalysts and strengtheners. They energize the system, creating movement where there has been stagnation. They help an immobilized will activate and move forward with assurance. They help one to overcome apathy and ambivalence and feel a renewed sense of confidence with taking action.

You will be amazed by how you feel and what starts happening in your life when you start moving forward with greater confidence and inspiration.

Abundance Formulas and How to Create them Part 1

2011-01-09T09:26:00.001-08:00

Abundance Formulas and How to Create them Part 1

I view working with flower remedies as a process, akin to painting, when a painter sits down to create he/she begins with a blank canvas. This freedom of space allows creativity to blossom. When applying this process to creating a personalized formula it is helpful to clear out the old, then rebuild. When negative thoughts and feelings creep out of the shadows and into our life they can wreak havoc. This is important to understand because negativity can be a factor X. An unseen force which acts against our own good intentions.

Some essences for clearing negativity and removing blocks to abundance. These twelve essences are not the only one you could use but they are a good place to start.

*Ti Plant- this is a powerful universal clearing remedy; it works to clear negativity from the mind, cut cords and clear our “path to power”. This remedy is highly beneficial for all aspects of clearing.
*Goldenseal- This essence works to clear out the subconscious helping one to release obsessive thinking patterns and blocks.
Gorse- This essence treats both pessimism and a complete lack of sense of hopelessness.
Gentian- This essence treats despondency after a setback.
Starflower-This essence helps on to balance both light and dark aspects of the personality, offering protection from negative influences.
Bluebell- This essence is for those who dwell in negativity, trouble cycling out of grumpiness and cynicism.
Borage-This is an uplifting essence which helps us to feel more buoyant when feeling down.
Witch Hazel- This essence offers lightness and hope in times of darkness and anxiety; it helps to lift us out depressed moods.
*Northern Coral Root-This essence helps to turn old, dark, scummy energy into light. Helps us to let go and move toward a new stage in life.
River Beauty- This essence helps us to start over from an emotionally devastating experience.
*Pennyroyal- This essence helps to release from our own negative thought patterns by stopping the recycling of these thoughts in the energy field.
Wild Rose-This essence helps us to overcome apathy and ambivalence, it helps one to regain an interest in life. Useful when feeling chronically flat or dull.
*Pine-This essence is for clearing feeling of guilt and self blame, very useful when clearing negative patterns.
*Crab Apple-This essence helps to clear obsessive thoughts and feeling, also useful for general clearing.

Essences marked with a * are specific remedies to address negativity in a broad way. They help in a broad way to clear the energy system of dense, dull and draining energy. All of the essences listed above are available from www.essencealchemy.com. Select the ones you want and we will make them into a dosage bottle for you. Other essences to look at include Holly, Beech and Star of Bethlehem.

Part of this process of clearing it is recommended that you review your thoughts and feelings in regards to money, abundance and your own self worth. Also look at value and compromise. How much do you value you time and how much are you willing to compromise? This is a potent question when you sit with it and begin to examine the thoughts and feelings that arise around it.

By compromise I mean: What are you giving up by working in a job you dislike? What could you be doing differently so you don’t have to compromise? Life is short and time is precious. You have the power to change your life and move in a direction of your choosing.

Abundance Formulas and How to Create Them

2011-01-01T12:27:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year to All!

" Abundance Formulas and How to Create Them" is a new series I created help you help yourself. In this series we will examine a 3 areas to help you best fine tune an "Abundance Formula" for yourself. Abundance as defined by the Merriam-Websters dictionary is "an ample quality; relative degree of plentifulness".

It helps to asses the many factors underlying the term of abundance before deciding on which essences to include in your formula(s). The first area we will examine relates to clearing negativity and removing poverty consciousness. In Part 2 we will look at the importance inspiration, self esteem, self worth and motivation. . Then in Part 3 we will examine how to more fully identify with the positive aspects of ourselves and the importance of gratitude.

Success with this program will be an evolutionary process. Results will not happen overnight, results will be based on your input and action. The essences are tools to facilitate your growth and progress, you cannot just take them, sit back and expect miracles. You can use them proactively, take action and create miracles.

Change of this nature is an inside out process, happening first within yourself, in the area of thoughts and feelings. These changes will give you access to a new perspective helping you to see things differently. Such as seeing possibilities where you have previously seen blocks and insurmountable obstacles. New perspectives knocking at your door are a call, an invitation to live in a new paradigm from your higher self. If the old perspectives are not getting you where you want, why not change? There is nothing to lose but old limiting thoughts, beliefs and patterns, that you don't care for anyway.

This series is designed to help point you in the direction where you are empowered to look into areas of your life that aren't working and make the changes you desire. I will be adding steps 1,2 and 3 over the coming weeks. If you have any questions in regards to this process or would like more a personalized consultation feel free to e-mail me at flowerremedy@gmail.com. I look forward to sharing insights and hearing your feedback.

All the Best to you in the New Year!

Mark D'Aquila

A Few Flower Essences to Help you Sleep

2010-05-04T09:00:00.000-07:00

Below is a list of key flower remedies that come to mind when I am asked: Which flower essences can help with sleep difficulties?

White Chestnut one of Bach’s Original essences is the first essence that comes to mind. This essence helps to calm an over active mind, indicated by chattering repetitive thoughts which circulate relentlessly. This restless mind syndrome is most troubling at night when a calm mind is needed to help ease us into sleep and relaxation.

Lemon Balm: This essence facilitates deep relaxation of the mind; it also helps one move into an alpha state more easily.

Blue Vervain: This essence is excellent for tightness and rigidity; it helps to bring about a state of relaxation to the mind and body. This essence is great for Type A, over achiever personalities who have a hard time slowing down and relaxing.

Lavender: This essence is great for nervous insomnia; it has a soothing quality that helps to calm the nerves, mind and spirit. Lavender is a wonderful essence for highly sensitive people, you may also want to combine it with Aspen. Aspen brings strength to highly refined souls who suffer from anxiety.

Blueberry Cactus:This essence works similar to White Chestnut; in that it helps to slow the mind down. Blueberry cactus also has calming properties that helps one to gain deeper states of relaxation, facilitating deeper sleep and more restful sleep.

If you suffer from nightmares trying adding St. John’s Wort to any of the above essences in a sleep formula.

How to Use: If one is high strung and generally has a more anxious personality, these essences can be used throughout the day without fear of falling asleep. For more acute times of anxiety and restlessness you can use these remedies around the evening and before bed.

This is a small list but they are my top recommendations to support a good nights sleep.

Treating symptoms of ADD and ADHD with Bach Flower Remedies Part 2

2010-04-19T09:04:00.000-07:00

In this section I will outline a few possible combination flower remedies to address various areas of learning difficulties. The themes are mentioned in bold italics and the essences suggested are meant as guidelines; where certain essences fit. This is to give you an understanding of how to design a formula. Other essences that may be applicable but where not mentioned in Part 1 will also be included.

Below is a list of possible combinations based on themes:
Shy Student Low Self Confidence:
Larch, Hornbeam, Gentian, Sunflower, Missouri Primrose (Delta Gardens)
Day Dreamer:
Clematis, Star of Bethlehem, Hornbeam, Rosemary, Wild Rose
Forgetful, Low Grades, Always Trying:
Chestnut Bud, Peppermint, Larch, Gorse, Rosemary,
Study Formula:
Chestnut Bud, Rosemary, Shasta Daisy, Larch
Hyperactive Mind:
White Chestnut, Lavender (FES), Lemon Balm(Delta Gardens), Chamomile(FES), Blueberry Cactus( Essence Alchemy remedy)
This list is meant to provide a basic starting point on which to build. All the essences mentioned are available to order through the site. If you have any questions feel free to contact me via my webpage, www.essencealchemy.com.

Discclaimer
The information presented here is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or medical condition, this in NOT medical advice.

Spring Cleaning with Flower Essences

2010-04-17T01:07:00.000-07:00

Flower essences are versatile and can be used for cleaning and freshening environments as well as our bodies. Below is a list of just a few essences that are useful this spring season for bringing fresh healthy vibrations into your life.

Crab Apple: This is the quintessential cleansing flower; useful for space clearing, in floor washes and a air freshening spray.

Walnut: This is an essence for newness,it breaks the 'spell' of the past so that we can move forward. Useful for bringing in fresh energy to spaces; such as old rooms, also helpful clearing energetic cobwebs.

Cerato: Useful for bringing "beautiful" energy into the space.

Alaskan Environmental Essences: These are some of the most unique and powerful essences I have come across in while. They are unique in that they are created from the vibrational patterns of pristine Alaskan environments. Their power is in their ability to carry this pure vibration in a tangible way into new environments. I feel these essences are extremely useful for those living in urban environments where there is a distinct lack of unadulterated 'nature' vibration.

Portage Glacier: This essence is helpful for clearing out any unwanted, old, stagnant and toxic energies from a space.

A few years ago while on a trip to Kauai I made an essence of Ti plant. It is useful for cleansing and breaking ties with unwanted energies. Ti plant is a powerful energetic cleanser it carries a swift purifying energy, it was used in ancient Hawaiians to break spells and curses. Ti is useful for a clarifying and clearing spaces as well as ones personal energy field.

Once you've cleaned and cleared your space consider what energies you want to usher in. Clearing essences can also be used after fights or arguments to "clear the air"

Essences for people with ADD and ADHD with Bach Flower Remedies Part 1

2010-04-15T00:56:00.000-07:00

Using Bach Flower Remedies for focus, concentration and learning.

Chestnut Bud

If you suffer from or know someone suffering from the symptoms related to ADD/ADHD there are many options available to help you live a better life. It is important to review diet especially the intake of caffeine, refined sugars, gluten and processed foods. These substances should be greatly reduced as they affect the ability to concentrate and focus. Since this blog is about flower remedies I have made a list of Bach Remedies that support focus and concentration. I have also included 3 remedies from FES. This is a partial list and a good starting point to build on.

Chestnut Bud: This is a powerful remedy is useful for learning especially when the person makes the same mistakes repeatedly but fails to learn from them. Chestnut bud is good for all types of learning disabilities. This premier Bach remedy for learning is also good for concentration and attention.

Clematis: This essence is for the dreamer; the person whose head always seems to be in the clouds. Clematis can help one be present, focused and attentive to the task at hand. This remedy is good for people who drift off, whether from lack of interest or mental laziness.

Gentian: This essence helps to bring confidence to a person after a setback; gentian enhances perseverance, confidence and faith. Oh how school has become a competitive environment and the drive for perfection a near pathology. Thank goodness for the support of gentian. The fact of life is there are setbacks but they don't need to stop you in your tracks.

Gorse: This is a powerful remedy for treating pessimism and a complete sense of hopelessness. People suffering in this state see no point in trying because they lack faith in a positive resolution to their challenge. This remedy builds optimism by supporting a sunnier outlook on life.

Hornbeam: This essence is useful for the ‘Monday Morning’ feeling that kids may experience as they dread going to school. It is helpful for staving off procrastination, it helps one to organize better and gather inspiration.

Larch: This essence helps with confidence; good for students who are shy, timid or don’t feel confident enough to embrace their school work. Larch is very useful when beginning to study a new topic or learning a new language or instrument; it helps one to make an effort and ’stay the course’.

White Chestnut: This essence is helpful for calming an overactive mind that is characterized by mental chatter. Those needing this remedy are stuck in their heads along with repetitive thoughts that just race incessantly.

Wild Rose: This essence helps the student to overcome apathy and take a renewed enthusiastic approach to school work. This essence can be extremely helpful for those in the learning environment. Wild rose has tremendous potential to really activate the will and encourage tenacity. The benefits of these qualities can go a long way to enhancing performance and renewing interest.

Essences from Flower Essence Services of Nevada City, CA.

Peppermint: This flower essence is for mental clarity helping to bring wakeful clarity to a dull, sluggish or lethargic mind. This essence is also good for an unbalanced metabolism which depletes mental forces and hinders focus.

Rosemary: This essence helps the soul to more fully incarnate. Rosemary renews the forces of incarnation, helping one to feel secure in their bodies and in the world. Rosemary is useful for forgetfulness and enhancing vitality, it helps to make one more alert and grounded.

Shasta Daisy: This essence is helpful for what is called holistic thinking or consciousness. It helps one to see information as a whole rather than in bits and pieces. It helps one synthesize ideas with greater clarity and get a grasp on information.

Part 2 I will present a list of possible combinations to address the challenges of ADD/ADHD.

The information presented here is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. This is NOT medical advice.

Pink Monkey Flower

2010-03-14T08:00:00.000-07:00

Pink Monkey flower essence carries a unique quality; to bring us to a state of emotional honesty. Emotional honesty helps us to look within, accept and access our authentic self. This helps to counteract the fear of being exposed; which is fed by a lack of self acceptance. This fear erodes our sense of worthiness and courage to be emotionally honest with others.

Pink Monkey Flower relates to matters of the heart. When closed due to feelings of guilt and unworthiness, Pink Monkey Flower can help the heart to open and become more trusting. When we hide deep pain in the heart these internalized feelings keep us locked in limited emotional range. The soul requires openness to fully evolve, it does not function healthily on a diet of fear, insecurity, cynicism and loneliness. These feelings also prevent us from making deep connections with others. Feeling a deep nurturing connection with others feeds the human soul on many levels.

Pink Monkey flower helps us to take the type of emotional risks that enhance personal growth and feelings of worthiness. Use Pink Monkey Flower essence to treat childhood abuses that have shut down the heart and caused fear and pain which prevent us from having emotional fulfilling relationships. Emotional honesty with ones self and others is a key to happiness in intimate relationships. If we suffer from the pain of guilt and shame it cuts us off from feeling the warmth that comes from honestly connecting with others.

Curb Your Anxiety

2009-10-22T12:47:00.001-07:00

Flower Essence Remedies for treating acute anxiety as well as understanding anxiety in our life.

Flower Essence Remedies for treating anxiety:

Aspen: for anxiety that descend for unknown reason

Blueberry Cactus: for treating anxiety that leads to sleep disturbances

Blue Vervain:for treating anxiety from overwork, being leaders and role models

Golden Yarrow: helpful with performance anxiety, when felt in the stomach region.

Larch: anxiety related to fear of failure.

Lemon Balm: this remedy helps calm the mind and allows for deeper emotional exploration.

Mimulus: this treats anxiety related to everyday situations, being afraid of everyday situations.

Rescue Remedy: an all around remedy for acute anxiety, stage fright, test taking and so on.

A few other strategic essences that may be helpful in the sense that they help to corral mental energy and encourage focus.

Indian Pink: this remedy is managing stress during times of intense activity.

Madia: this remedy is for those who are easily distracted.

Rabbitbrush: useful when feeling overwhelmed by details.

Shasta Daisy: this remedy helps us find the whole among bits and pieces of information.

White Chestnut: helps us find inner calm, treats the "chattering" mind: this essence is good to use when an over active mind keeps us from sleeping.

Anxiety of a more distinct emotional origin i.e.. death of a loved one/pet, recent break up or anxiety surrounding love.

Bleeding Heart: this remedy is excellent when for when a relationship has ended.

Borage: this essence facilitates a buoyant heart helping to uplift any heaviness.

Butterfly Weed: this essence is for "love" addiction when anxiety develops from the initial feelings of "falling in love" begin to shift.

Holly: a great remedy to treat jealousy and anxiety with regards to relationships.

Pink Amaranthus: this remedy treats anxiety when in love.

Pretty Face: for anxiety around beauty and physical appearance.

These remedies are presented as starting points to dealing with anxiety. But ultimately the anxiety needs to rooted out and just treated. The basis for anxiety is fear whether conscious or unconscious. Anxiety results when the mental body attempts to suppress information from the emotional body. When parts escape and overwhelms the mind anxiety manifests.

If you are prone to anxiety it is wise to deal with it by gradually uncovering the underlying fear(s), take it slow be kind to yourself. I caution against anti anxiety drugs due to their addictive nature and non therapeutic way of masking anxiety. One cannot simply drug themselves into a healthy state of being.

There are many herbs available to assist with anxiousness two good ones wild oats and lavender. Wild oat is nutritive; enriching the nervous system with calcium. Lavender essential oil is widely known to be very calming and soothing for stress and nervousness.

If your anxiety is due to an over abundance of caffeine then it would by wise to cut down on this drug. Try green tea instead of coffee, tea contains the amino acid theanine which acts as a calming agent. With that said I have found it remarkable how flower essences can even assist caffeine induced anxiety. For this Rescue Remedy is good as well as Lemon Balm and Blueberry Cactus.

Bouncing Bet - A Tool for Releasing Discontent

2009-10-07T12:00:00.000-07:00

Discontent is an insidious feeling, subtle and overt at times; it can be mild or wildly disruptive to our lives. Especially when our discontent is connected to the mundane: the routine of job and/or responsibility. Over time it becomes a sort of baseline feeling that runs through our day. The fact that it is not so overt but part of daily routine is its worst eroding quality.

The erosion happens in a way that is almost unrecognizable because it is so common. We loss interest, the world is not as bright; we are cut off from a feeling and we forgot when and where that happened. A schism has occurred and we participate in it actually give it fodder by continuing the patterns that led to the feeling of discontent. But a sense of responsibility keeps us plodding on and resolution seems out of reach. This kind of feeling eventually will wear on our health, relationships and piece of mind.

Recently I have come across a flower essence to help with this all too common feeling; Bouncing Bet. It works with alleviating the feeling of discontent that comes along with the “inevitable” aspects of our life; such as going to work in the morning. It has a soothing quality on the mind which helps one find the kernels of brightness and find more contentment in life and routine.

This essence works mainly on the mental body; by helping us to release feelings of discontent. Also our uplifted and content mind will have an equal effect on our emotions. A calmer more content mind will ultimately lead to a more enriching emotional life. Releasing these feelings of discontent opens space up within us that allows for more healthy energy to flow in our system. This benefits us in many ways, as this renewal gives us the strength to create more opportunities in our lives. Opportunities to change and create more of the life we want.

Understanding how flower essences are made and used

2009-09-09T16:17:00.000-07:00

The initial process of making a flower essence involves clean fresh water, usually spring although some people choose to use distilled water. The choosen water is then placed in a clean clear glass bowl in direct sunlight. Then fresh pick blossoms from the plant species is placed in the bowl of water in full sunlight for a minimum of 3 hours. After 3 hours the water is decanted into an amber glass jar with an equal amount of brandy. The brandy serves to stabilize the vibration of the essence and prevent the growth of bacteria in the now highly charged water. Now you have a mother essence, from the mother essence stock bottles are prepared.

To make a stock bottle a few drops of mother essence are added to a neutral solution of water and brandy. Stock bottles are usually prepared in 1 to 1/4 ounce bottles. When you buy flower essences in the store or on line you are purchasing flower essences at the stock level. Stock bottles are sometimes used directly, though if you are using a few essences at a time it is best to combine your stock essences into a dosage bottle.

Dosage bottles are the perfect way to administer and use a variety essences at one time without having to unscrew the cap a few stock bottles a few times a day. To make a dosage bottle add 2-4 drops of essences from the stock bottles to a neutral solution of water and brandy, usually in 1/2-1 ounce amber glass bottle. I personally prefer 1/2 bottles as they last 4 weeks when used 3-4 times a day. The 4 week period is a good cycle when using flower remedies, after 4 weeks it is time to re-evaluate the formula and decide if you still need the essences. When administering essences always keep the pipette clean, don't touch it with your fingers, mouth, tongue or teeth. Preventing contamination keeps the integrity of the essence at its most potent vibration.

One of the goals of Essence Alchemy is provide people with the flower remedies they need to make a dosage bottle. The retail cost of stock bottles range from $8 to $12 a bottle and if you need 5 essences this can start adding up. Essence Alchemy is designed in a user friendly way to help you find the flower remedies you need to design your own dosage bottle for a fraction of the cost if you were to purchase each remedy individually.

I have included 6 major brands of flower essences as they cover a wide range of issues and are all well researched remedies. The brands include the original 38 Bach Flower Remedies, Flower Essence Society (FES), Delta Gardens medicinal herb set and Woodland Essence forrest floor, shrub, tree and at risk plant flower essences. I also have the complete set of Australian Bush Essences and a partial set of Alaskan flower essences, gem essences and environmental essences.

Bach Rescue Remedy and Variations

2009-09-01T14:12:00.000-07:00

There are a number of pre-made flower essence combination remedies available on the market. The most recognized being Edward Bach's original formula known as Rescue Remedy also referred to as Five Flower Formula*. This formula was originally designed to be you used acutely in times of shock, stress or trauma. It works well when used in this manner.

Rescue Remedy consists of the following flowers Cherry Plum, Clematis, Impatiens, Rock Rose and Star of Bethlehem. From this original formula one can make variations on the theme to address more specific concerns. Below are some examples of other possible uses for Rescue Remedy.

Rescue Remedy + Crab Apple: Useful for upset stomach and discomfort from food poisoning, it can also be used topically on the skin for rashes/ hives or other inflammation related skin issues.

Rescue Remedy + Olive: This formula is useful for states of exhaustion it is great for general use.

Rescue Remedy + White Chestnut: This formula is useful for an over anxious mind with it being most helpful when the mind is keeping one from sleeping.

Rescue Remedy +Larch and Mimulus: This formula is useful for stage fright/performance anxiety.

Rescue Remedy + Pomegranate: This formula is excellent for the discomforts associated with PMS and menstrual cramping. Pomegranate is available from FES.

These are just a few examples of how one can get creative with the basic Five Flower Rescue Remedy Formula. There are many stressful situations that can be aided by Rescue Remedy and going off this original formula one can tailor a mixture to best suit their needs.

*Note, Rescue Remedy is a trademark of the Nelson Bach company. In Dr. Bach's lifetime he never made any effort to trademark or patent any of his work, he felt it was a gift to be used freely. Five Flower Formula is the name given to Bach's emergency formula by Healing Herbs Ltd.

Alaskan Environmental Essences

2009-08-19T20:53:00.000-07:00

Within the world of vibrational medicine of which flower remedies are a part of there have been many innovations and advances since Bach made his first flower remedies. One particular innovation are environmental essences, The Alaskan Flower Essence Project has co-created twelve unique essences of various environments. The Alaskan Environmental remedies carry potent healing elemental vibrations, that are different from flower essences yet work in tandem at the core level to affect change.

I have been using the environmental essences for a number of years and have found them to be a unique and nice compliment to flower essences. They are particularly beneficial when living in an urban environment. They flood the body and energy system with pristine qualities of nature We are currently making available twelve environmental essences from the Alaskan Flower Essence Project.

Easy Self Treatment with Flower Essences

2009-08-14T14:31:00.000-07:00

Flower essences are amazing tools to assist with personal development and knowing how to use them can greatly enhance your experience. A simple method for getting the most out of flower essences in a therapeutic way when choosing self treatment is to focus on one area at a time. Since most people turn to essences in a time of crisis, it is suggested to start with strengthening essences.

The key here is to use them for grounded perspective so you can easily work with the situation at hand. Some strengthening essences are borage, mimulus, larch, mountain pride, california fuschi, yarrow, st. john's wort, walnut, pine, sunflower and red cedar.

It is also recommended to add some catalysing essence to help move energy. Some catalysts include horseradish, cayenne, habanero and goldenseal. These essences can help move stuck energy and 'psychic debris' from the mind and emotions. This benefits the whole strengthening process and it is easier to catalyse movement when feeling strong.

Another nice group of essences to include in the initial strengthening process are softening/soothing essences. The benefits of strength and softness are like a balm to the soul and healing process. Some essences that are useful with soothing and uplifting the spirit include star jasmine, white chestnut, impatiens, marshmallow, cherry plum, angelica and elderberry.

Self treatment is a great introduction to flower essences as it gets you familiar with the flower essence healing process. I suggest starting with a few essences at first use them consistently until the bottle is done. For a more in depth experience choosing a personal consultation with someone familiar with flower essences.

Rabbitbrush Flower Essence- Multi Task Support

2009-06-08T13:11:00.000-07:00

I see the flower essence of Rabbitbrush as being a sort of godsend for our modern age. Rabbitbrush helps us to keep our focus on the task at hand while being able stay aware of the details going on in the periphery. This is useful because influence of technology and media on life today can often act as a distraction with the ability to take our focus and vision in many different directions within seconds. Part of being a functional human being requires that we focus on a goal and follow it through to completion, which demands that we focus our attention in a chosen direction.

Society today almost demands that we have our focus on more than one thing at time, which can be disorienting and stressful. As the pace of society and life seems to get faster and faster these demands show no signs of slowing down. Yet thankfully we have a useful tool, Rabbitbrush flower essence, to help us keep our center and focus as we navigate the maze of the demands of our daily life.

Vision and focus are two words that immediately come to mind when I think of this remedy, because it is such a valuable aid to bringing cohesion to where the power of sight and mind intersect. It aids in the ability of the mind to 'stick together' so that we are less influenced and pulled off course by all that is going on around us. And it helps to bring a togetherness to different useful pieces that lie at the edge of what we are focused on. Use this essence for maintaining focus and attention when working on a project with many details that all require your attention. This essence supports a 'flexibility of the mind and helps one to gain a wide focus over the big picture so that we are aware of the many details of the issue, task or project.

Rabbitbrush flower essence is also helpful for times when we feel overwhelmed by all the details we need to address whether it be in a personal or professional setting. This essence helps one to hold the details in perspective so that one may proceed forward with more clarity thus helping to dispel confusion and feelings of being overwhelmed. This essence is useful for in a wide range of situations and can be used in acute situations or on a ongoing basis. Many blessings to you in finding the remedies to best suit your needs.

Other useful flower essences include: madia and shasta daisy

Spring Time Mallow

2009-05-16T10:47:00.000-07:00

The mallow family of plants is quite large and graces the springtime with soft colored blooms. Their flowers have been explored as flower essences by a few companies mainly FES and Delta Gardens. There is a softness to the plant which translates to its healing qualities as a flower essence. The softness is also evident in the marshmallow candy, originally made from the root of the marshmallow plant.

David Dalton of Delta Gardens offers a flower essence of marshmallow which encapsulates the softness, it is indicated for a hardening of the emotional body. A marsh is a watery place and the element of water is associated with the emotions. The delicate looking flower is white with a purple center. Its main indication is for helping us to soften our feeling around other people particularly those that we do not like. The essence also helps us to get in touch with the love vibration when feeling hurt or angry.

The mallow essence FES offers has some interesting cross pollination in terms of effects on the personality as the Delta Gardens essence. The FES mallow (sidalcea glauscens) is indicated for those that feel socially insecure, they create boundaries and fear reaching out to others. This dovetails nicely with Delta Gardens mallow which helps to soften to those that we do not like.

They both work at clearing the harder feelings around socializing and relationships with other. They are both working with the second chakra in its relationship to the heart chakra helping to unite the two in greater harmony. This is a powerful and important function that can assist soul growth on many levels, bringing the gentleness and warmth of the heart into our social sphere.

Blueberry Cactus Flower Essence

2009-04-14T08:00:00.000-07:00

Blueberry cactus (Myrtillocactus geometrizans) flower essence, this is one of my favorite essences that I have co-created. I prepared this remedy in March of 2006 shortly before leaving San Diego, I feel like it is a treasure I got to take with me. The cactus I prepared the essence from is about 80+ years old, it has a towering yet gentle presence. The cactus gets its name from the small fruits that resemble and taste similar to blueberries.

The flowers are a soft white with a sweet fragrance, they open to the sun and close at night, protecting the delicateness within. The day I set out to make this essence I intended to only make one essence that of echinopsis, which I also prepared. But I could hear this plant calling to me so I obliged and I am ever so happy I did.

This essence carries such a wonderful relaxing and joyful energy to the user. My initial provings were such a joy to watch. Literally I could see the shift in people immediately. The first time I shared this essence with a friend was on a curb outside of the Farmer's Market in Hollywood. I handed her the bottle and told her to take 3 drops. I just sat there and watched as she gazed into the distance commenting how she never noticed how lovely everything looked. I said to her "who do you think could benefit from this essence?" Then a friend of hers ran up to us, clearly in hurry, we asked him to sit with us but he had to run . . .

Two other provings revealed this essence's ability to bring relaxation to the body. The first involves a female friend. A very well put together woman who maintains perfect posture and is seemingly relaxed. I went to her house with a bunch of essences and tested her for which ones she might need, Blueberry cactus came up. We were sitting and talking she took 3 drops and within minutes she was literally draped over the chair in a relaxing reclined position.

The third proving involved a male friend who always struck me as rather laid back, looking back I think this was a front. I was at his house, were he could always be found moving around from one room to the next laptop in hand, checking emails, sending emails, generally keeping busy. I gave him 3 drops and he immediately sunk into the couch and fell asleep shortly afterwards.

What I have found over the years with this essence is that it relaxes the mental body, this in turn brings relaxation to the physical body. It has proven useful for folks dealing with insomnia and disrupted sleeping patterns as well as general stress related to living in a type A society.

This essence brings lightness, joy and more uprightness to the body, enhancing the vertical flow of energy in the body. It helps us slow down and take a more compassionate approach, helping us feel a joyful sense of presence. Gentle knowing and trusting develops, the ability to handle stress increase thus leading to greater sense of vitality and energy.

Mimulus aka Monkey Flower

2009-03-31T00:59:00.000-07:00

Mimulus aka Monkey Flower Essences

Mimulus also known as Monkey Flower is family of plants common in the Western United States. During spring and summer months it can be found growing near rivers and streams as well as deserts and mountain enviroments. It is a large family that covers much ground in terms of habitat range and its flowers offer a variety of color. Monkey flowers can be yellow, red, pink, purple, orange, beige, brick as well as a combination of these colors. It is such a color diverse family that offers a wide range of benefits for treating a variety of fear related issues.

The species of Mimulus that Bach prepared an essence of prefers clear moving water. This species grows upright with leaves growing from the stem and flowers at the end of the stem. The flowers are striking bright yellow with many red spots on the throat of the flower which guide bees to the nectar inside. Over the years FES has been making essences from other varieties of Monkey flower most notably pink monkey flower, scarlet monkey flower, purple monkey flower and sticky monkey flower.

Mimulus was one of the first three remedies that Dr. Bach prepared. It is used for fear, timidity and shyness. Bach noted that the mimulus type are sensitive to their environment. They prefer quite, avoid challenges and shy away from life as they are often plagued by many small worries. This type of withdraw from challenges and giving into fears and worry stymies the growth of the soul on many levels. When using mimulus the soul and personality develop courage by facing fears and moving beyond them helping us to build the internal resources for overcoming challenges we may face in the future.

The following is a group of Monkey flowers prepared by FES out of Nevada City California.
Pink Monkey flower: This essence is for fears related to emotions and closeness. Pink Monkey flower helps one to achieve a state of emotional honesty; it is useful when feelings of guilt, unworthiness and shame lead one to hide themselves from others. It encourages emotional honesty and emotional risk taking helping one to remain emotionally open.

Purple Monkey flower: This essence treats fears related to spiritual experiences; it helps to build trust in ones spiritual experience. It helps one to learn to trust spiritual guidance and fosters clarity during spiritual or psychic experiences.

Scarlet Monkey flower: This essence is for those who repress deep strong emotions for fear that the power of these emotions will over take them and they will be consumed by the ’shadow’. Scarlet Monkey flower helps one come to grips with their shadow side, helping to integrate the trans-formative power of deep feelings.

Sticky Monkey flower: This essence treats fears around sexuality and intimacy. Sticky Monkey flower helps with repressed sexual feelings as well as bringing warmth to the experience of human sexuality. This essence helps one to integrate warmth in relationships and sexual expression.

Coming across Monkey flowers in the wild is such a fun feeling because they are so distinct in their coloration and there is such a variety of them. On June 6th 2008, I came upon a variety of yellow mimulus with a large red spot on the front lip of the yellow flower. On March 9th 2009 I came upon Bigelow Monkey flower a striking pink, purple, yellow variety that grows in the desert regions of Southern California.

I have prepared an essence of each of these varieties and look forward to doing more research with them over the coming years. So far they show promise with 1.) coming into healthy contact with anger and expressing it and 2.) treating fear of rejection. As I discover more about these two essences I will be sharing them with you on this blog. If you are interested in trying them as research essences please e-mail me and I will be happy to send them to you.

The Frangrance of the Desert

2009-03-10T15:04:00.001-07:00

Bigelow Monkey Flower

Late winter and early spring often brings blankets of wildflowers across the deserts of the Southwest; rain permitting of course. This winter we have had a good amount of rain spread throughout the months of December, January and February. This steady amount of rain has brought much green to many areas of Southern California and this green has led to yellow, orange, blue, purple and white flowers blanketing the the landscape. These blankets of flowers fill the air with 'The fragrance of the desert'; the sweet smell of nectar from all the blooming flowers.

I always try to make it out to the desert during this time of year to catch the spectacle of color before it fades. This past week I headed out to the Chuckwalla Mountains; which are about 200 miles east of Los Angeles. Last year I made it to Joshua Tree and Anza Borrego a desert east of San Diego near the border with Mexico. Anza Borrego is a low desert with Joshua tree being more of high desert; Anza Borrego is part of the Colorado desert where as Joshua Tree is part Mojave desert in the upper areas and Colorado desert in the lower areas. The famed Joshua Tree favors the Mojave as it is cooler and moister than the Colorado.

While out in the Chuckwalla Mountains I saw many common desert wildflowers including gold cup, apricot mallow, California poppy, creosote, brittlebush, phacelias and many others. There were a few flowers I saw but not many of these definitely peeked my interested. I saw two families of Bigelow Monkey flower, three ghost flower plants and one yellow/tarnished gold colored nightshade; I was drawn to these less populous wildflowers. I prepared three remedies from these flowers and will be researching them over the next year; at which time I hope to have a definition of their actions and make them available.

During my visit to the deserts in 2008 I prepared essences from Desert Canterbury Bells, Desert 4 O'clock, Arizona Lupine and Desert Dandelion. I have preliminary definitions for 3 these essences and hope to make them widely available by 2010. Now I know it is not right to pick favorites but my favorite out of the four mentioned is Desert Canterbury Bells; it is an eye catching deep blue flower and grow in communities amongst rock out crops.

Preliminary Definitions:

Desert Canterbury Bells- enhances vertical alignment; relaxes the upper and lower chest, shoulders and throat; lightens a tense heart and throat; good for those who are burnt out unhappy and destitute.

Arizona Lupine- this essence helps us harmonize with community; helps heal divisions with others in community by fostering feelings of allowing others to be themselves and helping us feel comfortable being ourselves in groups. Helpful for group unity and acceptance.

Desert Dandelion- relaxing to overly tense musculature; helps us take a more relaxed approach to life; good for those who are tense and high strung.

Desert Alchemy is another producer of flower remedies from the desert region of the Southwest; they are based in Tucson, Arizona and many of their remedies come from the Sonoran Desert.

Deserts are magical places it has been a place of solitude, mystery and spirituality for many cultures around the world. It is a vast place that challenges the ego to quite the feeling of solitude and quite is enveloping making it a great place for spiritual retreat. It is a place that is seemingly inhospitable and lifeless but with a touch of water the desert comes to life reminding us of the potential for life and growth of the organism and soul.

Please contact me through this website if you are interested in any of our desert flower essences.

Bach Remedies for treating Fears

2009-03-01T17:20:00.000-08:00

Bach Remedies for treating Fears

There are many types of fears and apprehensions folks suffer from and Dr. Bach felt negative emotions impair a persons ability to achieve well being. Because life is dynamic the negative emotion of fear falls into many categories. There are a few Bach remedies that treat specific fears; remedies such as Aspen and Mimulus. And there are ways which other Bach remedies can treat a variety of fears. Below is a list of 15 remedies and how they can help you surmount your fears.

Bach Remedies for Treating Fears:

Agrimony: treats fear of being seen emotionally- promotes emotional honesty with ones self

Aspen: treats vague fears, fear of the unknown, apprehension- encourages trust and faith in the unknown.

Cerato: treats fear of making the wrong decision- promotes trust in self

Cherry Plum: treats fear of losing control- promotes calm

Chicory: treats fear of loss of love- encourages freedom and letting go

Crab Apple: treats fear of germs, impurities and sin- a cleansing essence bringing a sense of purity

Heather:treats fear of making a fool of oneself, for those with low self esteem- promotes a sense of individual wholeness tempering vanity

Holly: treats fears that others will receive more love and attention- encourages an open heart and loving inclusiveness

Larch: treats fear of failure, fear of judgment from others- encourages confidence in ones ability

Mimulus: treats fear of known things, heights, public speaking, pain, good for shy persons- promotes courage and bravery

Pine: treats fear of punishment that arise from feelings of guilt- promotes wholesome thoughts freeing us from feeling of guilt

Red Chestnut: this is for fears and worry regarding the welfare of others- promotes trust in the welfare of others

Rock Rose: treats terror, extreme fears of self or death, for intense fears- promotes deep strength and courage during emergency.

Star of Bethlehem: treats fears relating to unresolved trauma or injury- promotes peace and healing of recent or old trauma

Water Violet: treats fear of close contact-encourages feelings of friendliness, openness helping us feel more comfortable connecting with others

Essence Alchemy has made it easy for you to design a personal remedy dosage bottle, we call it “Your Personal Bottle”. A dosage bottle which combines up to 6 different remedies into a single formula. This is the way essences were designed to be administered

Garden Essences For Feeling Under the Weather

2009-02-16T13:36:00.000-08:00

Garden Essences For Feeling Under the Weather

The other day I awoke feeling under the weather, I usually do not get sick so this feeling was a surprise. My first thought was what essences can I now use to get my immune system back on track? I gravitated towards the Perelandra Garden flower essences, knowing some in this kit directly address the immune system. There are four in particular, two for immune support and two for lifting the spirits during illness.

Celery- This essence is indicated for an immune system that is severely challenged due to stress and overwork, it is helpful when addressing a long standing illness with viral or bacterial origin.
Cucumber- This essence helps to lift the spirits and gain a vital re-attachment to life, I have found this useful to overcome the hazy and spacey feelings that come on when feeling sick.
Tomato- This is a potent essence that works with the first chakra speeding up its velocity helping it to shatter and throw off illness. It has a stabilizing and cleansing effect, which was immediately noticeable, soon after taking it I felt lifted and stronger.
Zucchini- This essence helps to restore strength to the body when in convalescence, I found it to be helpful with restoring my physical energy helping me to overcome that weak feeling of being sick.

When I tested for these essences (using a pendulum) only cucumber, tomato and zucchini tested positive leading me to believe this was something recent and not a long standing illness my body was dealing with. I used these essences along with some echinacea tea and medicinal mushrooms and within 3 days I was feeling much better; well enough to want to venture outside and interact with the society.

I drank many cups of Traditional Medicinals Echinacea Tea along with taking many capsules of New Chapter’s Host Defense Medicinal Mushroom formula, which I purchased from iherb.com. I highly recommend these products, they are well researched and worth the investment.

All the best and know you can speed up your healing with the power of nature.

PS- Visit iherb.com and use the coupon code DAQ492 to $5.00 off your order.

Unbounded Energy by New Chapter

2009-02-11T02:07:00.000-08:00

Unbounded Energy by New Chapter

Recently I was feeling the need for a multivitamin, like I could use some extra nutrition in my life. So I went to one of my favorite websites iherb.com. I examined the offerings of the food based vitamin companies (more on this later) and finally settled on New Chapter’s multi vitamin called Unbounded Energy. I highly recommend iherb.com they stock a wide variety nutritional supplements many at discounts up to 40%. Plus you can save $5.00 off your first order by using the coupon code DAQ492.

What really peaked my interest in this supplement besides the fact that it is food based, it contains a flower essence formula known as “Vital Rhythms”. This is trade marked name for the combination of FES essences in this formula. “Vital Rhythms” is composed of the following flower essences:

Indian Pink- for remaining centered and focused even under stress, managing diverse forms of activity
Morning Glory- for sparkling vital force, feeling awake and refreshed in touch with life
Penstemon- for great inner fortitude despite outer hardships; perseverance
Self Heal-for vital sense of Self; deep sense of wellness and wholeness
Zinnia- for childlike humor and playfulness; lightheartedness

Besides the flower essences this formula as contains herbs beneficial for energy as well as a high concentration of B vitamins, which helps greatly with increasing our energy levels. Some of the herbs in this formula are maca, cordyceps, reishi and ginseng.

New Chapter are truly pioneers in the vitamin world, they were one of the first companies to produce whole food vitamins. Meaning all the nutrients in their supplements come from food. This is vitally important because the body recognizes them easily and assimilates them better than lab made vitamins. Lab made vitamins are known as USP (United States Pharmacopia) they are isolated nutrients and do not resemble nutrients the way they are found in nature.

As an example the vitamin C (aka ascorbic acid) found in oranges is chock full of many co-factors which aid in the absorption of this nutrient. In most standard vitamins the vitamin C that is used is solely ascorbic acid. Some of the co factors found in oranges are as quercitin and rutin. They are vital components which as stated before aid in the absorption of vitamin C aka ascorbic acid. Simply, wholefood vitamins are better recognized by the body than USP vitamins, therefore they are easily and rapidly absorbed and generally are safe to take on an empty stomach.

I have now been using Unbounded Energy for the past two weeks, they suggest using 3 tablets a day. Rarely do I use the 3 tablets a day recommendation, usually 1-2, sometimes 3. Even at less than their recommended dose I still feel a noticeable increase in my overall energy levels. I have definitely noticed if I take this product around 8 or 9 o’clock at night it will keep me up past midnight. The title Unbounded Energy is not too much of a stretch and the efficacy of this product is on the mark, for that I give it two thumbs up and recommend it as general daily multi vitamin.

Remember to use the coupon code DAQ492 to save $5.00 of your first order from iherb.com.

Activ 8 Formula by FES

2009-01-31T23:53:00.000-08:00

Recently FES has introduced a line of 12 combination remedies in spray bottles. These combination essences address a broad spectrum of conditions and are beneficial for temporary use. We will now look at the Active 8 combination.

The Active 8 combo contains the following flower essences:

Blazing Star- This a new essence to released by FES as part of The Range of Light collection. This essence carries a fiery quality into the will helping to boost overly listless 'watered down' will forces. This essence helps us connect with fiery solar masculine emotional energy.

Blackberry-The tenacity of this plant lends this quality to its flower essence, empowering the will to overcome lethargy and inertia. Blackberry flower essence is also used in the assistance of translating goals and ideas into to concrete action

Cayenne-The fiery essence of this hot pepper plant lends its self to overcoming sluggish phlegmatic attitudes and states of being. Cayenne imparts fire to the personality helping us break through and move forward past resistance.

Dandelion- This bright yellow ubiquitous springtime flower adds the qualities of relaxation and ease in the pursuit of goals. It is indicate for the overstriving tense personality, helping one take a more relaxed approach to the work at hand.

Madia- The addition of this flower essence aids in the quality of focus, helping one to contract in a clear and direct manner. Madia helps center scattered energy and is helpful for dull and listless states of mind.

Red Penstemon- The addition of this essence assists with the qualities of tenacity, completing projects and tasks it boosts determination to overcome challenges and obstacles.

Red Larkspur- The addition of this essence brings a quality of radiance to the personality helping with catalyzing a magnetic quality which aids in leadership and inspires others,

Sunflower- A member of the daisy family, Sunflowers are known to turn their heads and follow the sun as it crosses the sky. This sun seeking signature , translates to us following our own sunny nature, turning towards the positive life empowering feelings necessary when aiming to create and work on new projects. Sunflower is used to help get us in touch with our positive masculine solar forces of manifestation.

Active 8 also contains the essential oils of cinnamon and cardamon.

Cinnamon Essential Oil- Has a potent and powerful warm, sweet, spicy aroma used in small amounts it is great for enhancing physical energy. This oil increases bioelectrical forces in the body.

Cardamon Essential Oil- Has a rich spicy scent with notes of citrus, camphor, it also has a slightly floral, woody tone. Cardamon is stimulating to the conscious mind.

An interesting note about this combo is all the flowers are either red or yellow and a few are from the Asteraceae family, Sunflower, Dandelion and Madia. Three of the essences in this combo are from the new Range of Light kit, Blazing Star, Red Penstemon and Red Larkspur.

This dynamic collection of flower essences is great to use at the outset of a project or goal or anywhere along the process of task complete and goal achievement. I find this combo to be useful when feeling dull at work and need a boost to my overall physical, emotional and mental energies.

Holly and Pine Bach Flower Essences for The Holidays

2008-12-09T16:56:00.001-08:00

Its now the Holiday Season and time to honor two plants of the season, Pine and Holly. Their green presence throughout the winter make them symbols for the renewal in the dark of winter. They are also two key Bach flower essences that treat two deep and profound negative archetypal states. The negative states that Pine and Holly address are Guilt and Envy.

Clearing Guilt
Pine flower essence to clear feelings of guilt and guilt complexes. By clearing guilt it helps to foster feelings of love and acceptance for ourselves and for others. By clearing the emotional body of guilt and guilt complexes this essence helps us be open to receiving and accepting praise, compliments and gifts without restraint.

Guilt acts as a form of punishment and living free of guilt complexes and fear of punishment offers us greater emotional freedom. Guilt and fear play upon our lower emotional nature. As we free ourselves from the shackles of these guilt and fear we create space that allows a greater flow of life affirming emotions. Which will inevitably have a positive impact on all parts of our life.

Opening to Love
Holly flower essence addresses hard heartedness a condition exemplified by Ebenezer Scrooge. This essence is a heart opening gift. Pointing us towards seeing and feeling the stream of love that we live in and that supports and sustain life. According to Dr. Bach "Holly opens the heart and unites us with Divine love."

Holly Flower Essence softens the heart and eases feelings of jealousy, anger and discontent. Discontent can gives us the feeling that our emotions are poisoned. When this happens holly can help us to get in touch with the warmth in our hearts and help us express this as good will towards others.

These two flower essences are remarkable for fostering Acceptance and Love, emotional gifts to be embraced. Learning to love and accept ourselves gives a gift to the world, for these qualities make us better people. The gifts we truly have and can infinitely give is ourselves and our ability to spread good will.

Happy Holidays to You and Yours and may the Gift of Flowers blossom in your Heart.

The Magic of the Desert

2008-10-11T20:42:00.000-07:00

I spent a few days in Tuscon, Arizona learning about the magic of cactus flower essences with the folks at Desert Alchemy, Cynthia and Camillo. The desert is a rich environment teeming with life, that may not be so obvious at first glance. It is an extreme environment where the temperature difference between day and night can exceed 40 degrees. The blazing sun can often head the desert flower to well over 120 degrees F. The extremes of the environment demand adaptability.

The cactus species have the ability to not only survive but to thrive in the extreme conditions of the desert. Cacti also support a large cross section of life, swollen with fruits and flowers, their nectar sustains birds, bats, bees and humans. The cactus's ability to master the demands of such a challenging environment offers us a great tool. Their ability to optimally manage their resources and adapt to life in the desert can teach us to adapt to the challenging times we all face.

Cactus flowers reflect and display the abundance of light the desert receives, their flowers seem to almost glow with color. There flowers are mainly luminous tones of orange, red, pink and yellow as well as white, green and terra cotta. Their luminosity and brilliance beckons the eye, so magnifigantly contrasedt by the mute earth tones of the land itself.

Cynthia of Desert Alchemy has been co-creating flower essences from plants of the deserts of Arizona for the past 20+ years. Her deep connection with nature helps to bring out the pure healing qualitites found in the desert plants. Desert plants are unique in the sense that they individuate as compared to the plant growth in other regions where the lushness and density of plants are more intertwined. Their individuated growth is a special signature offering much in the way of personal developement and soul evolution.

I highly recommend these essences for their uniqueness in development and thriving strategies carry potent vibrations that greatly support personal development in our own ecology. The cactus essences created by Desert Alchemy cover 8 different families and each family has their unique properties. There are a total of 26 essences in the Cactus Kit, the kit is not advertised on their website but you can visit them at www.desert-alchemy.com and request this set.

Foxglove

2008-08-09T18:20:00.000-07:00

Is there sensory capabilities that extend beyond the mind? I am sure we all have heard about seeing with the heart but what does that mean? The heart is a muscle and according to western occult sciences the heart is our actual solar center. Behind the heart is a nerve complex known as the cardiac ganglion which is connected to the sympathetic nervous system. A ganglion is a clump of nerve cells located outside of the brain, these clumps exist in other areas of the body. Totaled up the human body has more nerve cells outside of the brain than in the brain. So this idea that the brain is our main perception organ may not be entirely accurate.

So what does this mean? For one it is evidence that we have the ability to use different areas of the body to perceive with. There is a common phrase referring to that familiar sensation we experience in the stomach when things just ain't right, the gut feeling. This is perceiving without the mind and reflects our ability to sense and perceive with the body. This is very basic stuff here our brain is only one of many 'organs of perception'.

Our society values the brain and its decision making capabilities , it is an amazing organ that we can't do without. But maybe we don't need to do so much with it or use it as our sole organ of perception. We've done this neat thing with the brain and perception we create our reality. We started doing it so long ago that we don't even know we are doing it. We do it partly through filters which serve to filter and categorize the perceptions we receive. These filters are related to our beliefs and values. But these beliefs and values maybe only remnants of what we learned from an early age and have nothing to do with us now. We pick them up as we go along and we cherish them because that is our proof in a sense, our proof that our perceptions of the world are 'right'.

Pick any of the limiting beliefs you have and observe how you prove them to yourself daily. This whole belief/perception structure is great it is integral in creating our reality but there are times when they may fail us. Fail us in the sense of placing limits upon something truly unlimited, perception. But we need structure you may say and I agree, without structure and limits things won't grow. So all these limits have helped us immensely in getting to where we are now.

But where we are now may not be where we want to be . . . so maybe we need to discard some old beliefs in exchange for some new ones. This is where getting in touch with greater perceptions of the body becomes useful. Learning to shift sensory perception from the mind to the heart is a powerful exercise that opens one up to new vistas. It takes practice and you can do it at any time. Place your attention on your heart and feel how it looks to see from this new perspective. You may feel immense comfort or relaxation flow through you, it also gives your mind a rest. This simple action serves to put us back into our bodies, to function more as whole body being.

This piece was inspired by my recent use of the foxglove flower essence from Blossem Remedies of Holland. Foxglove-digitalis purpurea, contains a glycoside (sugar) that is used by the pharmaceutical industry to treat heart issues. Its use as a heart medicine dates back to the days of 'witches' and folk herbalism. As a flower remedy it is for 'going beyond thinking'. "It eases the mental process so you are able to contact your heart again. Helps you let go of thinking structures and patterns of how we think we should behave. . . . Foxglove opens you step by step to higher realms beyond thinking." I am finding coming out of the mind to access information is easy yet seems unfamiliar because it goes against all that I was taught.

Yet the more I do it the more I learn to accept the value of insights gained from the heart and higher realms. I am learning to value it as one might value a key that unlocks many doors leading to lands and frontiers we never thought we could perceive.

St John's Wort

2008-07-21T13:25:00.000-07:00

St. john's wort a special summer herb holds an esteemed place in the world of flower essences. This light filled essences is made from the bright yellow flowers that begin blooming around the summer solstice. The days near the solstice are characterized by early sunrises and sunsets that stretch long into the evening. This abundance of light is a key signature of the action of this essence.

I has my first plant spirit journey with this herb. Plant spirit journeys are one way to gather information on the healing properties of the plant. Two years ago while attending a flower essences course with David Dalton and Kate Gilday I made an essence from this plant. There were many plants flowering at this time and we were instructed to make an essence of a plant we felt drawn to. I felt myself being guided to a bright yellow flowers of St.John's Wort.

After making the essences we reconvened and prepared to journey to the plant spirit to seek information on the healing action of the essence. The journey was led by a drummer and verbal instructions from David. As with most spirit journeys we were told to find a portal near the plant and travel through the portal to meet the spirit.

The journey took me down a portal which led to a garden, it was like and English garden, very neat with rows and a pathway lined with some benches and lanterns. I walked around in this garden looking at the various plants and then sat down on a bench. Soon after sitting down I was greeted by luminous being about 3 feet fall. He told me he was the spirit of St. John's Wort, I asked if he had a name, he said "John", of course. I then asked him "What does St. John's Wort flower essence do?"

The spirit jumped up put his hand on my belly, upon putting his hand on my stomach a light grew and then spread to encompass my whole body in tight field of light. I could feel a brightness and sense of protection and upliftment from this action. He then sat down next to me, we just sat together on the bench and soon afterwards the drumming changed rhythm and we were lead back to body consciousness.

I related my story to the group and David shared that in his research he discovered that St John's Wort strengthens the energy field where it connects to the stomach. What I discovered from this plant is that it has a powerful ability to strengthen the human energy field, it tightens the energy field pulling it closer to the body. David recalled that in his research he found that it 'tightens the filaments of light in our protective field.

The human energy or aura, can be damaged or compromised by stress, ill health, drugs and negative thoughts and feelings. When our field is compromised we may feel tired, unable to focus, experience unexplained fears, disturbed sleep and nightmares. Research by the Flower Essence Society recommends it for people who are overly expanded, thus making them more suseptable to outside influence. This essence has also been used to treat depression related to Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Saint Johns Wort's unique actions make it a useful essence to have on hand when we need extra support in maintaining the integrity of or energetic field.

Delta Gardens Vibrational Amulets

2008-04-01T22:40:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Essence Alchemy our aim is to offer you high quality well researched flower essnces as well as to deliver to you products that fit the wide spectrum of a vibrational healing. Essence Alchemy now proudly features 10 new Vibrational Amulets from Delta Gardens, a leading researcher in the field of flower essences and vibrational health.

The Delta Gardens Amulets are small glass vials (1/32 oz.) which contain gemstones, flower essences and essential oils. Each amulet is fitted with a titanium cap to be worn around the neck on a cord or chain. Each has been designed and created to hold a specific vibration which is transmitted to the wearer in a steady pulse. All amulets are infused with specific energies of the sun, moon or elements to bring forth the unique frequencies required for each one.

These amulets work as both enhancers of the human energy field and as jewelry. Elegant and sturdy enough to be worn daily, each amulet has been carefully designed, formulated and tested, to provide and support energetic protection, boundaries, grounding, strength, meditation and spirituality. Because of their tasteful design these amulets compliment the wearer both aesthetically and energetically.

What's great about the amulets is they are functional pieces of jewelry, created with a purpose in mind, to use the vibration of crystals, oils and essences for today's needs. Wearing of gemstones for their energetic benefits has been well known and documented by cultures around the world. The use of gemstones to assist with protection, strength and angelic support is gaining renewed interest, quartz crystals are even widely used in the computer and electronics industry. A key component to the vital function of many electronic devices because of their ability to hold and transmit electrical vibrations. By working on a vibrational level they are also able to interact with humans and the human electrical system.

They are also charged with essential oils and flower essences, here is a quote from a customer in Brazil: "These amulets are an extraordinary compliment to vibrational medicine. It is like the feeling of having living support with you all the time."
- Rene Clotier, Brazil

Sunflower: One Remedy Three Views

2008-03-12T16:38:00.000-07:00

When investigating an essence it is not uncommon to find different definitions of the same essence by different companies. In this post we will take a deeper look at Sunflower, an essence produced by Delta Gardens, Alaskan Flower Essence Project and Flower Essence Services. All three companies are respected for their integrity and comprehensive research methods. They also all hail from diverse geographical regions, New England, Northern California and Alaska and offer an expanded perspective of Sunflower.
The sunflower is part of the plant family known as composites, this includes daisies, tansy, chamomile, and echinacea, they are the second largest flowering plant species in the world. They consist of a round flower head, surrounded by by petals. There are some daisies with no petals and they are known as class two composites, such as tansy, moxa and wormwood. Back to class one composites, the circular nature of the flower resembles the sun, the way a child may draw. Lets look at the different definitions by the 3 producers:
Delta Gardens- “This essence enhances the ability to project energy outward. Will forces are strengthened along with a persons sense of his or her ability to do things. This essence helps treat fear of success and fear of failure.”
FES- “Balanced sense of individuality, spiritualized ego forces sun radiant personality. Sunflower heals disturbances or distortions in the soul’s relationship to the masculine, often associated with a conflicted or deficient relationship to the father in childhood.”
Alaskan-”The essence of Sunflower strengthens the quality of individuality and brings balance to the process of soul activation on the physical plane. Sunflower helps attract and activate one’s unique spiritual potential in a centered way through the establishment of a grounded, nurturing connection to the earth.”
The language used by each producer is different, which in a sense reflects their personality and interpritations of the energies of this flower remedy. A common theme is sunflower essence affects and works with the will/ego/ individualized consciousness. The will/ego is our solar force which is related our masculine side. The sun projects its energy, the earth receives it and growth is activated, life flourishes. Sunflower helps us with our own capacity to activate the solar energy within us through our solar plexus also known as the 3rd chakra.
What can we glean from all three definitions?
Sunflower essence: Is a strengthener, activator and harmonizer of will forces and helps to balance our relationship to the masculine and solar forces within us
Some areas of use are, treating low self esteem or an over inflated sense of self, manifesting our desires in a tangible way on the earth plane, activating inherent potential, healing disturbances with the masculine and our own difficulties with our father or father figures, building confidence stemming self sabotage.

Flower Remedy Basics

2007-12-28T00:42:00.000-08:00

This is a simple introduction to flower remedies also known as flower essences. Flower remedies were first discovered by Dr. Edward Bach in the early 1930's. Flower remedies are part of a science known as Vibrational Medicine or Energy Medicine. Flower remedies are similar to homeopathic remedies in that they world with vibrational patterns of physical things to bring about a change in well being. Flower remedies are prepared by infusing flowers into water using the strength of the sun's rays. To prepare a flower remedies the blooms of fresh picked healthy flowers are placed in a clear glass bowl filled with fresh spring water and set in the sun for up to 3 hours. During this process the vibrational pattern of the flower is recorded and held by the water. The light of the sun acts to imprint the 'picture' of the flower into the water, similar to photography.

Flower remedies have no scent or flavor, the are used orally at a dose of 4 drops 3 or 4 times a day. There has been confusion between flower remedies and essential oils over the years, many people not understanding there is a difference. The are both made from plants but the process of obtaining the healing qualities is markedly different. Essential oils are distilled from the roots, barks, flowers and leaves of various plant, they are distilled for their volatile oils. The oils are generally used topically for a wide variety of conditions they can also be diffused into the air, added to bath and body care products.

Flower remedies are used for mental and emotional imbalances related to dis-ease. Flower remedies work with the personality to alleviate disharmony, the personality is a make up of traits, habits and patterns of thought that we use to express who we are. Personality development is a life long process starting when we are young and growing and changing as we age. Influences on the personality can range from parents to society, teachers and our own personal development. It is through the process of living that we learn about life, what it takes for us to become our most positive healthy expressions of self. This is unique to the individual and their situation, common themes are found can be found that relate to the society or culture from which we come.

People seek healing through flower remedies for a number of reasons a recent trauma, anxiety, depression, lethargy or for general self improvement.

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Columbine: Elemental Garden RemediesThis essence helps put us in touch with the unique power and beauty of who we are. Columbine helps us to express with confidence our own unique identity. This essence is for appreciating the uniqueness of who we are.

Missouri Primrose: Delta GardensFor developing worthiness and self esteem; helps those who cannot recognize or utilize their own power; those who will not take in their own value.

Clematis flower essence for ADD/ADHD

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Walnut Flower Essence; an essence for the changing times.

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Flower Remedy Basics

Flower Essences
This site and blog is about flower essences, so you should have guessed I would have gotten to them at some point. There are from FES, Flower Essence Services.

Columbine: Elemental Garden Remedies
This essence helps put us in touch with the unique power and beauty of who we are. Columbine helps us to express with confidence our own unique identity. This essence is for appreciating the uniqueness of who we are.

Missouri Primrose: Delta Gardens
For developing worthiness and self esteem; helps those who cannot recognize or utilize their own power; those who will not take in their own value.