This column is created to educate our readers about flower essences. There is a confusion of what flower essences are. Many people think they are essential oils. Flower essences are subtle liquid extracts, taken orally, which are used to address profound issues of emotional well-being, soul development and mind-body-spiritual health. Flower essences are the soul and spirit of the plant. The difference between flower essences and essential oils are that oils are extracted via a distillation process and when it is done the oil rises to the top. Flower essences are made with an either the head of the flower or petals and placed in distilled water for 3 hours in the sun between noon and 3 pm. Flower essences have no odor. Both work differently because flower essences are used to work with emotional issues. You will find that essential oils and flower essences are used for different conditions. Flower essences are odorless while oils have a rich and define fragrance. Essences are taken as three drops three times a day, under your tongue. After taking it, you need to sit and be with it. You may feel an immediate response or it may take a while. Flower essences can be given to anyone including animals. You take it for a month or until no longer needed. Just remember that each drop is a vibration from the flower. It is wonderful after you have taken it, to sit quietly and allow yourself to absorb the essence or blend. Also feel free to email me at andrea@jasarahessences.com, if there is a flower or related topic you wish me to discuss.I plan to discuss a specific flower essence each month. I will be presenting a small amount of information about the use of the flower essence, as well as the use of essential oils, if applicable. Flower essences are used to move through emotional blocks. They are especially helpful when used with a practitioner. My goal is to teach what each flower’s wisdom is and what we can learn from it. All flowers will be broken up into categories: Family, Genus and Species, Country of Origin and Parts used. The first flower essence is Aloe. Aloe is the flower of Regeneration. This flower, which is rarely seen, has beautiful and delicate white petals that either point downward or upward towards the sky. I was fortunate to be present for a blooming Aloe plant. It was so magnificent and majestic. It was an honor to make this essence. The Aloe plant family is Liliaccea, which includes members of the lily, tulip and garlic families. Genus and species is Aloe Vera. The plant is indigenous to South Africa, Barbados, Curacao, Socotrine and Zanzibar. The most common parts used are the gel found in the leaves or the juice extracted from the plant.According to Gurudas’ book, “Flower Essences and Vibrational Healing” that Aloe Vera is to stimulate the nervous system. The circulation flows better when it is applied to the skin. He says, “Insights normally stored in the heart chakra are activated. The essence makes you more sensitive to other people. It augments the etheric body which allows the ethereal fluid to flow freely between the cells, particularly for healing various skin conditions.” It can activate your ability to connect with your guides.The information on the flower essence is that I channeled was that it is used to calm an upset stomach. It will assist with an increase in energy and will rejuvenate. It has been found to help “Type A” personalities who drive themselves extremely hard. Because of their strong will power, they tend to become depleted from within. I have read from the ancient Sanskrit that Aloe Vera pours ‘water’ on the excess ‘fire’. I also feel that because this plant is a natural healer that it was created to assist us. When experiencing burnout or overload, Aloe Vera helps create a space to bring in harmony and peacefulness. It is here to design a rejuvenation and balance with as without.Some to the essences will have more information than others. Having the opportunity to explore ways to achieve balance in your life is an on-going process. Flower essences are an opportunity to gently peel back the layers and reveal your true self. All essences are made with the flower’s permission. The flowers have a wonder story to impart if we are willing to listen to them. They are here to assist humanity in recognizing what is hidden and what no longer serves us. They have wonderful healing properties. Andrea Slesinger has been a healer for 18 years. She is fortunate to be able to hear the flower speak and has learned many things from them. Her garden is set up with a large crystal from Heartland, VT and six smaller crystals to make a Star of David configuration. She works with a MAP Team referencing to the Medical Assistant Program described by Machaelle Small Wright in co-operation with the Devic Kingdom. She asks each plant where they would like to be planted. She also checks in with the plants around the location to make sure everyone is happy. Each one is toned over and uses Reiki symbols before they are planted. Galena has developed a wonderful product line that is under the name, Jasarah Essences, Inc. You can contact her either at 781-438-2200 or out of state at 800-336-0132. You can also go to her website at www.jasarahessences.com
