Flower Essences

Actaea racemosa (white). Positive qualities: Courage to confront rather than retreat from abusive or threatening relationships or situations; clear and contained psychic forces. Patterns of imbalance: Enmeshed in a relationship or lifestyle that is abusive, addictive or violent; dark, brooding emotions, congested or toxic psychic forces.

 Rubus armeniacus (white-pink). Positive qualities: Exuberant Competent manifestation in the world; clearly directed forces of will, intentional and decisive action. Patterns of imbalance: Inability to translate goals and ideals into concrete action or viable activities; procrastination.

The FES Quintessentials flower essences are liquid potentized extracts derived from flowers grown in the Biodynamic gardens at Terra Flora, or pristine wildflower habitats. Created in 'Nature's laboratory' through a careful orchestration of the four elements of Earth, Water, Air, and Fire, FES essences combine the fifth quintessential element of the sensitive attunement and awareness of the...

Darlingtonia californica (green/purple). Positive qualities: Earthy vitality, healthy bodily instincts. Patterns of imbalance: Listless or anemic; disassociated from or fearful of the instinctual aspects of the Self, poor digestion and assimilation.

Zantedeschia aethiopica (white/yellow). Positive qualities: Clarity about sexual identity, sexual self-acceptance; individualized integration of masculine and feminine qualities. Patterns of imbalance: Confusion or ambivalence about sexual identity or gender; wounding due to cultural gender bias.

Matricaria recutita (white/yellow center). Positive qualities: Serene, sun-like disposition, emotional balance. Patterns of imbalance: Easily upset, moody and irritable, inability to release emotional tension, especially in the stomach or solar plexus.

Zea mays (yellow-white). Positive qualities: Alignment with the Earth, especially through the body and feet; grounded presence. Patterns of imbalance: Inability to stay centered in the body; disorientation and stress, particularly in urban or crowded environments.

Ceanothus integerrimus (white). Positive qualities: Gentle purity and clarity of purpose; motives and actions that are allied with one's true feelings. Patterns of imbalance: Mixed or conflicting motives; dishonest or polite responses not based upon genuine feelings.

Anethum graveolens (yellow). Positive qualities: Ability to experience and absorb a wide variety of sensory experiences, heightened awareness of taste, touch, hearing, sight, smell, etc. Patterns of imbalance: Overwhelm due to excess stimulation, hypersensitivity to environment or to outer activity, sensory congestion.

Echinacea purpurea (pink/purple). Positive qualities: Core integrity and immunity, maintaining a strong sense of Self, especially when challenged by stress or disease. Patterns of imbalance: Shattered by severe trauma or abuse; physical or emotional disintegration of Self Identity; poor immune function; vacant presence.