Upgrade your energy with flower essences

A lesser-known “sister” of essential oils is essence. Essences are usually expressed in flowers, gemstones, or varieties depending on the environment. Although it has no fragrance, it energetically shares its benefits.

The most common way to ingest the essence is to add a few drops to a glass of water. Admittedly, I make the entire concoction in my water bottle every day. I am deeply grateful for the energetic boost and balance they provide. Although I am not a fan of taking essential oils, I feel that taking the essence is very safe. These belong to the realm of homeopathic medicine and do not need to be taken in large quantities to be effective.

Essence has no side effects or contraindications.

Flower essences were first known in the 1930s by Dr. Edward Buck, a physician and homeopath. Bach Essence can still be found at many natural markets and health food stores. The most well-known product in this collection is probably Rescue His Remedy (found at Cal Mart), his five-flower blend that helps reduce stress. Includes cherry plums, clematis, impatiens, rock roses, and star of Bethlehem. Whole Foods Market in Napa also carries a full range of anxiety and sleep remedies.

In addition to ingesting the essence, you can also absorb it through your skin to obtain its effects. Combining the two feels very comprehensive to me.

Mother Nature is vast and generous with her magical potions from plants to animals and beyond. One of my teachers, the late Steve Johnson (founder of Alaskan Essence), claimed that placing a drop of Essence in the ocean changes the vibrational energy of the entire body of water.

The process of creating an essence involves transferring the energy of plants and gemstones into water, known as “Mother Water.” This is done by pouring spring water into a bowl and placing flowers or jewelry in it to transfer the sun’s energy into the water. This ritual is performed in one day after exposure to sunlight for 3-4 hours. Next, add half the brandy, half the spring water, and a few drops of mother water to the concoction bottle. If you are giving the essence to a child or cannot drink alcohol, glycerin is another option for preservation. For environmental essences such as Chalice Well and Full Moon Reflection, the mother water is harvested from the source. There are many complexities and preferences in this process, so I have presented a simplified version.

When creating products, I enjoy combining essential oils for therapeutic benefits and essences for vibrational (or energetic) support. I am creating a perfume called “Howl at the Moon.” Its scent comes from frankincense, myrrh, and rose geranium, while the energetic component comes from Full Moon Reflection Environmental Essence added from Alaskan Essence. My chakra oil for the throat chakra contains Blue Topaz Gem Elixir to help you speak your truth. The face oil I blend is infused with FES’s Pretty Face Flower Essence to help you feel kinder to yourself when you look in the mirror. My anxiety relief blend includes Rescue Remedy. I think of adding an essence to an essential oil blend like adding a shot of wheatgrass to a smoothie. Why not?

Essences can also be used in other non-traditional ways, such as in paint to add the desired atmosphere to a room. My hallway is painted a pale pink and mixed with “Calling All Angels” flower essence blend from Alaska. I always feel so calm and kept when I’m in the hallway and I really appreciate the energy there. It can also be baked with essences, added to shampoos and lotions, and added to plant water to strengthen houseplants. With some guidance, they can also be very helpful in handling your pet. Some great flower essence companies to check out include Alaskan Essences, Jane Bell Essences, Flower Essence Society FES, and Desert Alchemy & Australian Bush Flower Essences.

You can also get very creative by creating your own essence. I once made a batch of borage flower essence in a crystal bowl and let the sun shine down on the flowers, dispersing the energetic imprint of the flowers into the water. I also placed the Empress tarot card face up under the bowl. Get that energy too. Borage represents a cheerful heart, and the Empress represents her nurturing and abundance.

Alchemy, nature, healing, balance and abundance exist for each of us and we just need to open our eyes and hearts to see it. May the Goddess bless her Mother Nature and her rich free gifts.