“Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.” – Luther Burbank
Spring flowers delight the senses and bring us joy. But did you know that flower essences can quite literally be taken as “food and medicine for the soul”? Unlike essential oils, flower essences are vibrational remedies which have no scent or flavour. Flower essences work at a purely vibrational or energetic level with the electromagnetic network in and around the physical body to help correct imbalances and realign our energy systems for holistic wellbeing.
Flower essences have been used by indigenous peoples for centuries, who collected dew from flowers to drink for therapeutic purposes, as did the physician Paracelsus, and Hildegard von Bingen, the pioneering herbalist.
Dr Edward Bach, an English doctor and homoeopath, famously repopularised them in the 1930s. Five of his 38 flower essences combine to make Rescue Remedy® the well-known emotional first aid blend. Dr Bach understood that the underlying root cause of disease was a disconnect between our inner and outer selves – and that flower essences could help to transform unwanted emotions, attitudes and states.
Made using sunlight, plants and water with special protocols, these gentle yet powerful remedies are completely safe to use with any other medications and therapies, and can improve results by supporting us to make shifts in our consciousness which may be contributing to our dis-ease.
Taken under the tongue or in water (or cups of tea) flower essences can help us through times of crisis, stress, grief, overwhelm, life changes, relationship breakups.
They can also be used on an ongoing basis for holistic wellbeing, not just when “something’s wrong” but to enhance our lives and support personal development. Some examples of what they can help us with: motivation, confidence, study, creativity, parenting, communication, spiritual growth.
Suitable for all ages, essences are also of great benefit to animals.
In addition to Bach Flowers ® a number of modern ranges are available including Australian Bush Flower Essences. Our very own First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® is an award-winning comprehensive range of 185 potent native flower and plant essences created by Franchelle Ofsoske-Wyber. This is the first fully integrated range of essences which can specifically support all levels of the human holistic organism. Launched in 1999, they have the energetic potency to meet the complex challenges of 21st Century life.
Learn more here: https://firstlightfloweressences.co.nz/about/
Article by Rose McKenzie, Registered First Light® Practitioner, based on the teachings of First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® creator Franchelle Ofsoske-Wyber.
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