| Bach flower remedies are becoming more and | | | | auspicious of the plants blooms. Remember to |
| more popular in natural healing because of their | | | | never touch the flowers themselves. Allow the |
| profound yet exceptionally gentle healing effects. | | | | flower blooms to drop gently into the top of |
| There are many books and websites describing | | | | water. Cover the entire surface of the water in |
| the action of each flower essence, along with | | | | the glass with the flower blossoms. Then allow |
| sources for buying essences already prepared. | | | | the flowers to sit in the water for several hours |
| These sources are very valuable for both natural | | | | to allow the flowers to transfer their vibrational |
| health professionals and the 'home' users. | | | | energy to the water. While waiting for the |
| However, EVERY flower essence has some | | | | remedy to infuse the water it is wonderful to |
| vibrational effect when properly prepared. If a | | | | meditate or journal as well as to take pictures of |
| flower really catches your eye, you may consider | | | | the plants and vistas. |
| whether the flower speaks to you on another | | | | As you sit with the plant you may become dear |
| level - the vibration of that flower may have the | | | | friends. Allow your intution to open and learn |
| potential to deeply affect your own healing | | | | everything from the flowers that they are willing |
| process. Whether you can find information about | | | | to share. Enjoy this time to become fully |
| that flower remedy's healing effects shouldn't | | | | acquainted with the plant. Learn about the plant |
| stop you from giving it's essence a try. Flower | | | | by drawing or photographing it. You might enjoy |
| essences are simple to prepare, and you and | | | | noting any physical aspects of the plant that you |
| your loved ones may really benefit from their use. | | | | suspect are related to its healing properties. Some |
| To make a flower essence, you'll need the | | | | ideas include noting the colors; textures; energies; |
| following equipment: A clear glass bowl; fresh | | | | aroma; shape; arrangement and number of petals. |
| spring water; sharp scissors; a journal or | | | | After the water has been infused you will |
| notebook and pens or pencils; a glass funnel; | | | | remove the flowers from the glass bowl with |
| strainer or muslin/cheesecloth; tweezers; a glass | | | | your tweezers. Release the flowers back to the |
| bottle; a preservative - apple cider vinegar, | | | | earth and the surrounding environment. Then |
| vegetable glycerin, or brandy; a wildflower guide | | | | place the funnel in the large glass bottle. Pour the |
| can be useful, along with a camera. | | | | flower water through the strainer and into the |
| It is wonderful to also bring a gift to offer in | | | | bottle. If there is any remaining water you can |
| gratitude to the plants that you intend to harvest. | | | | either drink it or offer it back to the plants or |
| Some lovely gift suggestions might include Lobelia | | | | both. |
| or other herbs including: Sage, Sweetgrass, or | | | | Once you arrive home you'll want to label the |
| Cornmeal; a prayer; a song or poem; or a | | | | 'mother tincture' with the name of the plant, the |
| personal offering of your choice. This offering of | | | | location, date, and any other pertinent information. |
| the gift is an opportunity to cultivate a relationship | | | | The next step is to preserve your hand-made |
| with the flowers so as long as the offering is | | | | flower essence in an equal amount of brandy or |
| genuine and from your heart it will be blessed and | | | | other tincture preservative. The preserved |
| well received. | | | | flowers will last for two years if stored amber or |
| After gathering your equipment, you'll want to | | | | cobalt blue glass bottles kept in a cool dry place. |
| clearly identify the flowers that you would like to | | | | You may also want to place a crystal or other |
| make into an essence. In order to make the | | | | beautiful object near your flowers. |
| highest vibration essence possible the following | | | | Instructions on making a flower essence dosage |
| guidelines are helpful: the plants should be growing | | | | bottle: Fill a one ounce clean dark glass or cobalt |
| in a natural setting or cultivated organically; away | | | | blue glass dropper bottle with water. Add in seven |
| from traffic; and should be growing abundantly. | | | | drops of your 'mother tincture' flower essence to |
| Prior to harvesting it is wonderful to enjoy | | | | the bottle. Add a small amount of brandy or other |
| spending some time meditating with mediation | | | | preservative. Spiral the bottle in your hands while |
| with the plants. Getting clear and grounding | | | | holding an intention of love and peace or other |
| yourself before making the essences is helpful in | | | | personal intention. Personal doses of four to six |
| developing the relationship with the plants. Before | | | | drops of this bottle can be taken as needed. |
| you harvest it is proper to ask permission of the | | | | Remember, more drops are not necessarily |
| plants to harvest the flowers. When harvesting, | | | | better - trust your instinct when deciding how |
| please do not take the elder plants. These can be | | | | many drops to take at one time. |
| identified by noticing the largest and oldest | | | | In order to most effectively use your personal |
| flowers. After asking permission to harvest, wait | | | | flower essence, you'll want to Use your flowers |
| for an 'answer' from the plants. Stay open to | | | | on a regular basis. Remember that being |
| recognizing when your answer appears. After | | | | consistent in using the flowers is the key to |
| sitting with the plant in meditation and when you | | | | receiving the beautiful benefits. It is lovely to |
| feel the timing is appropriate begin by making | | | | always set an intention or prayer before using |
| your offering. This is a precious opportunity to | | | | your flowers. |
| commune with the plant. | | | | The flowers can be taken in the mouth (neat); |
| The process of making the flower essence blend | | | | added to one's drinking water; added to a bath; |
| is beautiful and sacred. Begin by preparing yourself | | | | applied to the crown of the head of feet (this |
| through meditation or prayer. Open to the | | | | works great for children and animals); any variety |
| peaceful present moment in order to make a | | | | of ways that feels appropriate to you. |
| blend that is clear and full potency. It is not helpful | | | | It is safe to take flower essences when taking |
| to make the flowers when your thoughts or | | | | homeopathic or personal prescription medications. |
| emotions are in turmoil or hectic. The best point in | | | | You can also use flowers when taking herbs or |
| time to harvest the flowers is when the plant is | | | | other nourishing foods. Flowers can also be used |
| at its peak power, which generally occurs | | | | when fasting, when pregnant and with children and |
| sometime between 11:00 in the morning and 3:00 | | | | animals. The flowers will not conflict with other |
| in the afternoon. It is a wonderful choice to use | | | | methods of healing. Flower essences are |
| the pure flowing water that is found near the | | | | vibrational medicines that support healing from |
| flowers that you intend a harvest. | | | | within and without. Trust the healing process. You |
| The next step is to take your glass bowl and fill it | | | | are whole. You are divine. |
| with water. Using the new scissors cut the most | | | | |