frequently asked questions

Flower Essences are diluted infusions made from the flowering part of plants, trees & other botanicals.

They address emotional wellbeing, soul development & the mind-body connection.

They are part of an emerging field of vibrational medicines which also include homeopathy, acupuncture, reiki, healy etc.

Flower Essences are an ancient medicine that were “rediscovered” in the 1930′s by Dr. Edward Bach, a renowned British physician who began to notice how the mental & emotional wellbeing of his patients drastically altered their recovery rates. He began to work with Flower Essences to heal people from the inside out.

More information about Flower Essences can be found here.

Flower Essences are prepared from the flowers of plants, bushes & trees. They can also be made from fungi, gems & crystals & other natural elements (rivers, mountains etc.).

Fresh, dew-filled blossoms are gathered in the early morning on a clear, sunny day.

Floating on the surface of a bowl of water, they are infused by sunlight for several hours. This process creates an energetic imprint of the flower in the water—which now carries the healing qualities from the plant.

Flower essences are made directly in Nature where the 4 Alchemical Elements of earth, water, air & fire are present: earth in the plant material, water in the glass bowl filled with water, air in the surrounding space & fire in the sunlight.

The 5th element added is the sensitive awareness & attunement of the person preparing the Flower Essence.

Respect & reverence for the Plant Spirit & healing Intentions/prayer are an integral part of the process to ensure the creation of high quality Flower Essences.

This original Flower Essence or “Mother Essence” is preserved with organic grape alcohol & further diluted to form the “Stock Essence” which is then sold in stores & to practitioners who make Flower Essence Blends in Formulas .

Flower Essences are vibrational medicines that work on the subtle, bioenergetic field in & around our bodies.

Rather than suppressing negative emotions or symptoms (like most forms of conventional medicine), Flower Essences work by infusing us with the virtue & intelligence of a Plant Spirit.

This helps us to shift out of false perceptions, negative emotional states & unsupportive patterns.

Through vibrational resonance with Plant Spirits, we come back into coherence with Mother Nature & can embody more of our True Selves.

Flower Essences are safe & have no side effects. They can be used by anyone—even very sensitive individuals. Their gentleness makes them suitable for children & pets as well (drops can be added to a baby’s bottle or put in a pet’s water dish).

Pure Flower Essences have no fragrance, dye, flavour or preservatives— meaning that there is nothing that would cause a negative reaction.

Flower Essences do not interfere with medications and are compatible with all other healing modalities. (However, they are not meant to replace medications, so please consult your physician if you have any questions regarding this matter).

Flower Essences are subtle yet profound in their effect. If you (or a practitioner ) does not chose the appropriate Essence, it will simply have no effect—meaning there is no real risk in choosing the wrong one.

The standard dose is 4 drops, 4 times a day, under the tongue. But you can also add them to a bottle of water and sip throughout the day. You want to make sure that you are using them frequently & regularly.

Regular use of the Flower Essences builds the strength of their action. Their potency is increased by using them on a frequent, consistent basis (not by taking more drops at one time).

Although the standard dose is 4 drops 4 times daily, in acute situations the dosage may increase to once every hour, or even more often (if this is the case I will be sure to let you know).

You can also work with Flower Essences in other Creative Ways:

-Apply Topically to specific Acupressure/Marma Points either neat or diluted in water

-Use as a room spray – add 8-10 drops to a spray bottle full of water & spritz to Clear or Shift the Energy in a Space

-Add around 20 drops to a bath to infuse your Being in their Healing Vibration

-Put into creams or lotions by adding around 8-10 drops to the bottle & mix thoroughly

Not to be confused with Aromatherapy or Essential Oils, Flower Essences are scentless & tasteless (except for the diluted brandy or glycerine that they are preserved in).

They can be taken internally in the form of liquid drops under the tongue or worked with topically on Acupressure/Marma Points, as Sprays, in Baths or in Lotions (see above question for more information).

Sometimes Flower Essences work quite quickly. Other times you may feel the effects unfold over days/ weeks/months clearing blockages, layer by layer.

Flower Essences can even work immediately in certain situations (Rescue Remedy is a good example), but for long-term issues it generally takes at least 3 weeks to 1 month to see real shifts to occur.

Importantly, the effects of Flower Essences are cumulative & must be taken consistently as directed to feel the full benefits.

The words “simplify to amplify” come to mind.

I don’t recommend taking more than 1 Formula at time, as it can lessen the overall effectiveness.

The reason for this is because Flower Essence Formulas are like information. One Flower Essence for a specific emotion is like a message, or an alert sent to your Spirit to reawaken your Vital Force & begin healing any disconnect.
Flower Essence Formulas may have up to 7 essences in one bottle. Imagine that 1 Essence is like a musical note being played... you can hear it clearly. 3 to 7 essences are like several notes coming together to create a beautiful chord, bringing harmony to your Mind/Body/Spirit.

If you add another Formula, the message becomes confused and muddled... & consequently the effect is diluted.

With any form of healing, patience, compassion & loving acceptance are needed in ample doses.
We heal in layers, & generally speaking this means 1 issue at a time.

Many people report an initial increase in Awareness of their previous pattern of Imbalance & a shift in their Perspective. They begin to experience more of whatever they were working on Balancing—whether that be Clarity, Ease, Freedom, Strength or a Lightness in Being.

That being said, although gentle, Flower Essences are powerful & can bring buried Emotions to the surface to be cleared. On rare occasions you may feel more uncomfortable before you feel better. This does not mean the Essences are not working. In fact, oftentimes a “worsening” in the symptoms means that a deep healing is taking place.

This is not experienced by everyone & if experienced is generally pretty mild. If this does come up, trust that it is part of the process & will pass after a few days. These Emotions are coming up to be released—meaning that you are allowing yourself to heal at a Deep Level.

As issues improve over time, the Flower Essences are eventually no longer needed. There is no backsliding or loss of benefits once progress has been made.

If anything feels like too much, lessen the frequency of your dose (from 4 drops 4 times a day to 4 drops I or 2 times a day). And if you are an existing client please reach out for support contact@bloomwithjo.com.

Please be sure when taking your drops to avoid touching the glass dropper to your mouth. It should be kept very clean. If this should occur, rinse it off with clean, hot water.

Bottles not being used should be stored upright, away from direct sunlight, heat sources, cell phones & computers.

The bottle you are using regularly will be fine if not stored upright.