Flower Essences 101: How are flower essences made?

You might be surprised to learn that flower-essence making is a centuries-old art and healing practice.

It could date back to the 12th century with Saint Hildegard who wrote about collecting the morning dew from flowering plants. Paracelsus, a Swiss physician and botanist, also wrote about similar practices during the 15th century.

However, Dr. Bach’s sun-infusion method is perhaps the most well-known method. It calls for picking and floating locally grown, organic, healthy flowers in full bloom on the surface of a bowl of spring water. They are set out in the sun, on a cloudless day, ideally close to where they were picked.

After a minimum of 3 to 4 hours, the flowers are strained, and the energized water is preserved, traditionally with brandy. This is the “mother” essence. Stock and dosage essences are made from it.

Flower essences can also be made in other ways like Bach’s boiling method. Some flower essence makers also use a “no-pick” method for rare flowers that cannot be cut or disturbed.

If you wish to avoid brandy, and you wish to use flower essences orally, they can be preserved with other options.

For example, if you’re shopping in my Shop, you can request to have any flower essence preserved with organic apple cider vinegar or glycerine.

In a few days, I’ll offer tips for choosing flower essences!

Are you more analytical or intuitive?

Do you trust your gut or rely on your head?

We’ll cover both types of decision making regarding flower essences.

Stay tuned for that discussion!

Did you miss parts of this Flower Essences 101 course?

• Part 1 – Flower Essences 101: What are flower essences?
• Part 2 – Flower Essences 101: How do flower essences work? (Part 1 of 2)
• Part 3 – Flower Essences 101: How do flower essences work? (Part 2 of 2)