A grounded approach to balancing the heart, spirit, and energy body—one drop at a time.
Introduction
Amid coastal sagebrush, redwood groves, and desert blooms, there lives a quiet magic—flower essences that speak not to the body, but to the soul. Inspired by the wisdom of Dr. Bach and reimagined through the lens of California’s untamed beauty, this series offers plant allies to match the changing tides of our emotional world.
These formulas are made from gentle flower essences, infused with intention. Each blend supports a specific emotional state—whether you seek clarity, calm, courage, or comfort.
Like sun-warmed stones underfoot or the hush of dusk after a long day, these essences invite you back to yourself.
What Are Flower Essences?
Flower essences are energetic remedies made from fresh blossoms infused in pure water and preserved with alcohol or vinegar. They carry the vibrational imprint of the flower rather than its scent or taste. Unlike essential oils or herbal infusions, flower essences work on the emotional and spiritual levels, offering support for our inner world.
Understand the Difference
- Flower Essences: Made by infusing flowers in sunlight and water. They work vibrationally to support emotional and energetic balance.
- Essential Oils: Concentrated aromatic oils extracted from plants, used for physical, emotional, and aromatic therapy. Not the same as essences.
- Herbal Infusions: Teas or tinctures made by steeping plant material to extract medicinal compounds—used for physical effects.
How to Make Flower Essences at Home
You’ll need:
- Fresh blossoms (unsprayed and ethically harvested)
- Spring water
- A glass bowl
- Sunlight
- Amber glass bottles
- Apple cider vinegar (or brandy) as preservative
Step-by-Step:
- Fill a clear glass bowl with spring water.
- Float fresh flower heads on the water’s surface.
- Set the bowl in full sun for 3–4 hours, allowing the water to absorb the energetic imprint.
- Strain out the flowers and pour the solar-infused water into a clean amber bottle.
- Add an equal amount of apple cider vinegar to preserve.
- Label and store in a cool, dark place. This is your “mother essence.”
To make a dosage bottle, combine:
- ¾ spring water
- ¼ apple cider vinegar
- 2–4 drops of the mother essence
Golden Stillness (For Overwhelm & Emotional Drain)
You’ll need:
- 1 oz amber glass dropper bottle
- Spring water
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 drops each of:
- California Poppy
- Mugwort
- Yarrow
- Mariposa Lily
- Purple Sage
To make:
- Fill your dropper bottle ¾ full with spring water.
- Add the vinegar.
- Drop in your chosen essences.
- Hold the bottle under sunlight and say aloud:
“My energy is sacred. I release the weight that is not mine.”
To use:
- Take 4 drops under the tongue or in water, 4x daily.
- Dab on heart, temples, or pulse points.
How it’s helpful:
Restores energetic boundaries and offers deep nervous system support for sensitive souls who feel easily drained.
Coastal Clarity (For Indecision & Mental Fog)
You’ll need:
- 1 oz amber glass dropper bottle
- Spring water
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 drops each of:
- White Sage
- Yerba Santa
- Buckwheat
- Shooting Star
- Scleranthus
To make:
- Prepare the base bottle.
- Add essences, swirl gently, and speak: “I trust my clarity. I walk my path with confidence.”
To use:
- 4 drops in water during decision-making moments or when stuck in analysis paralysis.
- Best taken first thing in the morning and before planning sessions.
How it’s helpful:
This remedy brings mental focus and balances indecision, helping you trust your inner compass and cut through mental noise.
Desert Bloom (For Sadness & Despair)
You’ll need:
- 1 oz amber glass dropper bottle
- Spring water
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 drops each of:
- Matilija Poppy
- California Wild Rose
- Desert Marigold
- Sweet Chestnut
To make:
- Prepare your base.
- Add drops, swirl, and speak: “I bloom again, even in dry seasons.”
To use:
- Take 4 drops during morning and twilight hours.
- Use when you feel flat, joyless, or tearful.
How it’s helpful:
This formula gently lifts emotional heaviness, inviting joy and resilience even after loss or emotional drought.
Sacred Boundary (For Feeling Drained by Others)
You’ll need:
- 1 oz amber glass dropper bottle
- Spring water
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 drops each of:
- Yarrow
- Blackberry
- Red Chestnut
- Manzanita
To make:
- Prepare the base.
- Add essences, swirl, and speak: “I honor my energy. I return to center.”
To use:
- Take before social interactions, caregiving, or overwhelming settings.
- 4 drops under tongue or applied to wrists.
How it’s helpful:
A strong energetic shield for empaths and people-pleasers. Fortifies boundaries and prevents emotional leakage.
Heart Revival (For Grief & Loss)
You’ll need:
- 1 oz amber glass dropper bottle
- Spring water
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 drops each of:
- Star of Bethlehem
- Mariposa Lily
- Pink Monkeyflower
- Wild Tobacco
To make:
- Prepare your base.
- Add drops, swirl, and speak: “My heart remembers, my soul reawakens. I carry love forward.”
To use:
- Take daily in quiet moments of remembrance or longing.
- Place a drop on a candle or altar.
How it’s helpful:
Supports the soul through transition and heartache, allowing grief to be felt, processed, and released with love.
Grounded Joy (For Guilt & Self-Blame)
You’ll need:
- 1 oz amber glass dropper bottle
- Spring water
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 drops each of:
- Pine
- Golden Poppy
- Clematis
- Bay Laurel
To make:
- Prepare the base.
- Add drops, swirl, and speak: “I release what was. I stand in what is. I bloom anyway.”
To use:
- Daily use after mistakes, emotional triggers, or moments of shame.
- Best taken with a smile and soft breath.
How it’s helpful:
Loosens the grip of guilt and harsh self-judgment, helping you cultivate lightness and celebrate your imperfect self.
Closing Reflection
The journey with flower essences is not about fixing what’s broken—but remembering what is whole. Let these California-crafted formulas be gentle companions on your path to emotional resilience and radiant self-trust. May each drop reconnect you to your inner landscape and offer you the grace to feel, heal, and bloom—exactly as you are.