Flower Essences

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.

Cornus nuttallii (yellow/whitebracts). Positive qualities: Grace-filled movement, physical and etheric harmony in the body. Patterns of imbalance: Awkward and painful awareness of the body; latent emotional trauma or abuse affecting the body, accident prone.

Calochortus albus (white). Positive qualities: Healthy maturation; acceptance of adult responsibilities, positive integration of “child” identity. Patterns of imbalance: Immaturity, helplessness, neediness, childish dependency; unable to take responsibility.

 Erodium cicutarium (violet). Positive qualities: Star-like vision, a cosmic overview which holds the events of ordinary life in perspective. Patterns of imbalance: Obsessive worry and compulsion about minor events; unable to gain a wider perspective in daily life; hyper-focus on small details.

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...

Achillea filipendulina (yellow). Positive qualities: Remaining open to others while staying self-contained; active social involvement which preserves inner equilibrium. Patterns of imbalance: Over-sensitivity to one's social surroundings, resulting in social isolation, or a false social persona; dependence on drugs for protection or social masking.