I've been fascinated with flower essences for years. My first experience was with Bach's Rescue Remedy about ten years ago. I can testify how effective flower essences are because in the past, when I wanted to find my inner zen, I found that the impact the flower essence had on my body was fast. I must admit I was rather doubtful at first, but as I continued using it and as I slowly opened up to the idea that flowers can heal, I was more amazed at the results I saw from taking them.

Flower essences have proven to be wonderful in helping with different aspects of tension and emotion. Flower essences are infusions of herbs and the flowering parts of flowers. Each essence addresses different emotional and mental aspects of wellness. Edward Bach, the man who created Rescue Remedy, was the first to formulate essences.

Flower essences work by looking at the feelings, emotions and energy surrounding an individual. They work on a higher consciousness level, specific flower essences has helped me at different times and moments in my life, and while it’s hard to identify how they have helped me, all I can say is that they have worked.

I remember clearly taking walnut essence when I was near someone who stressed me out - whose energy I found was hard to be around. Walnut helped me to relax without being affected by this person's energy. Whenever I used a few drops of this essence onto my tongue, I felt calmer, more assertive and confident, which helped me in stressful scenerios, such as the case when I found that I could express myself better to my boss without fearing the opinion of my immediate superior at work when I took walnut essence.

Flower essences are usually taken in small doses and delivered with a dropper, they are either mixed with water or taken directly by placing a few drops on the tongue. In some cases, they can be used as creams, in baths or sprayed in a room.
Here are a few flower essences made by Bach and below I have listed their benefits:

Chestnut Bud: This essence is used for people who often make the same mistakes in life.

Cherry Plum: For people with irrational thoughts.

Larch: For people with no confidence.

Honeysuckle: For people who are homesick or always looking to the past.

Star of Bethlehem: For people who are greatly unhappy.

Wild Oat: For people who lack direction.

Here in Hong Kong I am happy to announce that website Love True Food looks to help individuals access their current states and find remedies to help them through the use of flower essences. A consultation at Love True Food lasts approximately 45 minutes from start to finish. A flower card reading is conducted as well as a numerology session. Various tools such as the pendulum, kinesiology and observation are used to evaluate the specific flower essences needed for an individual.

Flower essences have even proven to cure Candida and help you quit smoking, these are two of the many types of treatments Love True Food conducts.

To find out more about flower essences or to book your very own consultation contact Lakshmi on ltf@lovetruefood.com +852 2376 2116. Or feel free to write to 201 Kowloon Centre, 29 Ashley Road,Tsim Sha Tsui Kowloon, Hong Kong.