Linda Perry - Flower Essences, Plain & Simple: The Only Book Youll Ever Need

Copyright 2017 Linda Perry

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The author and publisher are not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences resulting from the use of any remedies, procedures, or preparations included herein. No responsibility is taken for the use of any flower essence, and although all of the essences mentioned are understood to be safe, they should not take the place of medical treatment for serious health conditions.

ISBN: 978-1-57174-765-5

Library of Congress Control Number: 2017934560

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Health depends on being in harmony with our souls.

Dr. Edward Bach

I am an advanced practitioner and producer of flower and vibrational essences, living in the southwest region of England called Devon, a truly magnificent part of the world where I am surrounded by beautiful and lush English countryside. Devon is very near the county of Cornwall, which is renowned for its magic and mystery. I have lived in this area all my life, as did my ancestors before me, so I have always felt a passionate calling to be aware, to protect, and to learn from the natural world that is around me.

I originally came to work with complimentary therapies as an aromatherapist, but my path developed as I discovered other benefits the natural world had to offer. My work now has expanded to include modalities that are broadly titled vibrational health, specifically the vibrational healing quality of flower essences.

Whereas many holistic therapies target physical health, essences are unique in their ability to work the vibrational or energetic health of an individual, specifically targeting the everyday pressures, stresses, and strains that can leave us not feeling ourselvesmentally, emotionally, and psychically. As a holistic practitioner, I believe in treating the whole individual, which includes the mind, body, and spirit. If these can remain in balance and harmony, then we can truly be healthy and whole. Essences play an important role in the treatment of the whole individual.

All of life around us has a natural way of expressing itself, showing itself, and offering supporteverything has an energetic vibration, or life force.

Essences capture these energetic vibrations, so that they can be used as a gentle, practical tool for healing and well-being.

This book will provide you a plain and simple introduction to what flower essences are, how they can be used, and will give you some information on various flowers and plants that you can use for essences. I describe several of the different flower essences I have produced, so you and others may feel through my words the difference they can make. When you relate to the plant, its energy, its essence, and understand its message, it will inspire you to begin your own journey on the road to improving your health and well-being. Essences are simply a way to rejuvenate you. They can aid you in working through difficult times, and naturally support and maintain your health in a holistic way.

This book focuses on flower essences, but there are many sources from which an energy signature can be derived and an essence made. Flowers, plants, trees, crystals, colored lasers, colored lights, colored glass, musical instruments, tuning forks, drums, human voices, the sounds of naturethe list is endless! All things have a wavelength and a vibration, which is also a life force. As you grow in your experience working with essences, you will find yourself becoming attuned to the energetic vibrations in things other than flowers and plants.

Bear in mind that the treatment modalities expressed in this book should on no account take the place of medical treatment for a serious health condition, nor should they take the place of professional help and advice if you have any history of mental health challenges.

Linda Perry

Most people today are familiar holistic healing therapies, particularly the practice of using herbs for healing. But raise the subject of healing with flower essences, and most people are at a loss to tell you what an essence is.

I usually to start by clarifying what essences are not. Essences are not the same as essential oils. In fact they are very different. Essential oils are used in aromatherapy treatments, home fragrance, and bath and body products. Unlike essential oils, essences contain no biological material, have no scent, and no confirmed physical therapeutic properties that you would associate with an essential oil used in aromatherapy.

Essences are not homeopathic remedies, nor are they medicinal.

So what are they?

Essences are liquid solutions that contain the energetic or vibrational nature of the flower or plant from which it is made. An essence is the energetic imprint of the life force of the flower or plant. This imprint is captured in water and then a preservative is added (usually alcohol). This solution, or decoction, is then stored in bottles (which usually include an eyedropper) so that the essence can be taken orally, added to bath and body products, or used on chakras or meridian points.

Unlike essential oils, essences do not contain any of the biological content of the plant from which they are made; therefore, they are non-toxic.

Essences are simply water and a preservative that holds the energy signature of the particular source (say, a flower). When I am preparing essences, brandy is my preservative preference, but alternatives may be used, such as vodka, vegetable glycerin, or vinegar. The preservative is only used to increase the shelf life of the essence and kill any bacteria that sneak in from opening and closing the bottles.

It's important to understand what an imprint or energy signature actually is, especially in relation to discussing essences. I believe, as do many others, that nature has its own energy or life force. This energy or life force allows everything around us to function, live, adapt, grow, blend, and flourish within its surroundings, and to survive its environment by evolving to cope with challenges around it.