Flower essence tinctures are infusions of the blossoms from a wide variety of wild flowers, trees, shrubs and other cultivated plants. These infusions are vibrational remedies most often used to address imbalances found in one's emotional stress profile and their effects can be both subtle and profound. As remedies, they are prepared as water-based infusions, utilizing spring water obtained as close as possible to the source of the flowers. The infusions are activated by natural sunlight in the same manner as sun tea; they are then stabilized, usually with brandy, creating a tincture of the specific flower.
Q:ARE FLOWER ESSENCES HOMEOPATHIC?
A:In essence, no, although they are often referred to as homeopathics due to their many similarities. The differences are mostly technical. Flower essences can be distinguished from homeopathics, herbal remedies and essential oils by the parts of the plants used, the methods of selection and preparation, and by the method of action. Flower essences deserve their own place as very special vibrational remedies.
Q:HOW DO FLOWER ESSENCES WORK?
A:Like homeopathic remedies, flower essences are vibrational in nature and work through the various human energy fields, which in turn influence mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Their most significant impact comes from re-balancing emotional states, which are believed to be the causative factors behind most, if not all, illness. It is important to note that flower essences are not drugs. They do not alter moods by altering brain chemistry. As vibrational remedies, they are incapable of invasive manipulation. Rather, flower essences encourage a realignment of the emotional self with the spiritual self, stimulating, so to speak, conversations with the soul .
Instead of being masked, negative emotional states are invited to change. It has been said that flower essences do not provide answers, but help clarify the questions. Their power truly lies within their empowerment. Authors Patricia Kaminsky and Richard Katz (Flower Essence Repertory) state, "Flower essences are catalysts which stimulate and energize the inner transformative process, while leaving us free to develop our own innate capacities. They are used best within a context of inner development, through self-observation, dialogue, and counseling. For, flower essences help us to learn the lessons of any ailment, to meet the challenges presented to our souls by emotional and physical pain and suffering, and thus to transform our lives." |
