Flower Essence Directory

A Flower Essence has the ability to help Mental, Emotional & Spiritual difficulties.They come from all over the world

** Due to allergies - It is always wise to first check with a qualified Therapist or Healer before useing any plant or flower essence**

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AMAZON WATERLILY: Victoria amazonica or regia

Is also known as the Giant Waterlily, Royal Waterlily or Queen Victoria Waterlily.The Nymphaeaceae is the family of water plants to which the Amazon Waterlily belongs. The family includes other waterlilies and the sacred Lotus. The family is found throughout the world in ponds, streams and lakes. Victoria Amazonica is one of two species of deep-water plants occurring in tropical South America in the slow moving backwaters of the Amazon

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Acts as a real tonic to the subtle energy system of the body. It uplifts the emotions and heightens awareness by increasing energy through the outer membrane of the spine and the flow of nerve fluid (this brings added vitality that strengthens the ability to take a long view and release oneself from negative emotions). It brings powerful release of natural energy into the body that can support the transformational process of dying and physiological death. Like a Lotus flower, the waterlily is traditional associated with the working of Spirit on matter

APPLE: Malus sylvestris var. domestica

Is a member of the Rosaceae family. Apples are considered to be one of the oldest fruits used and cultivated by human beings, second only to the acorn. Around 2000 B.C.E. an improved form of crab apple was developed, Malus sylvestris var. domestica. This apple tree is generally more graceful that it forebear the crab apple and the fruit is not bitter - but sweet. They look like super-fruits compared with the tiny crab apples. There are now an estimated 10, 000 cultivated varieties of apples, some of which have been grown for hundreds of years. Not successfully grown in tropical or subtropical regions, because the trees have to experience temperatures below 7 degree C before they will flower

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Reveals an understanding of the importance of health on all levels, physically, emotionaly an spiritual. Dissolves attitudes that prevent true healing. Reduces fear about possible illness, such as catching infections or genetic disposition to illness. In Folklore apples were sacred to Aphrodite, Venus , Hercules, Diana, Iduna, Dionysus, Olwen, Apollo, Hera, Athene and Zeus. To native Americans, the apple is a symbol of honor

ASH: Fraxinus excelsior

Is a member of the Oleaceae (olive) family. It is the most common of the 65 species. It is a large forest tree native to Europe. Can grow up to 25m and can live as long as 300 years. Represent maturity and growing strength

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Brings perspective, detachment & clarification of value. Helps to create a space of calm detachment, giving flexibility, adaptability, strength and a sense of what is real and sense of your true values. Medicinal properties of the Ash bark have been used as a bitter tonic and astringent to treat fever and as a substitute for quinine. It regulate bowel movement & expel intestinal parasites. Alleviate rheumatic & gouty pains and to treat suppurative wounds. In Folklore the Ash represented the Eternal round of birth and death in reincarnation. Ash twigs placed in a circle are a traditional protection against adders

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BLACK KANGAROO PAW: Macrophidia fuliginosa

It belongs to a larger kangaroo paw (haemodoracea family. A near relative - Anigozanthos manglesii has the capacity to change to a wide variety of color. A typical Australian plant, it grows in tropical climates in open ground at the edges of scrubs

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Encourages feelings of love and forgiveness that enable us to cut through powerful and obsessive negative emotions such as revenge, hatred and the desire to dominate other people

BLEEDING HEART: Dicentra formosa

Other names include Lady in the Bath, Locket flower, and Wild Bleeding Heart. They belongs to the Fumitory family containing 20 or more species of annuals and perennials that grow from Asia to North America. They like moisture of woodland an are to be found growing mostly in the mountains. There are a few garden variety that grow well in Europe and the Dicentra spectabilis is the best known. Other wild forms are Shorthorn, Steerhead and Longhorn Steerhead

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Bring emotional freedom, detachment & unconditional love. Purifies overattachment and dependency. Bring strength and integrity to love relationships. In China it was traditionally used as a love oracle

BORAGE: Borago officinalis

Belongs to the forget-me-not Boraginacea family) that grows mostly in rocky places in western, central & eastern Europe and the Mediterranean. It has long been used as a medicinal herb because it is an excellent source of nectar for bees

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Brings buoyant courage & optimism. Alleviates discouragement. Brings cheerfulness to face the trials of life. Useful in cases of long-term illness and other difficult circumstances. Contains similar oils to Evening Primrose Oil. These feed the hormonal system, which has a very important influence on our moods. It is sold as Starflowr Oil.Young fresh leaves have a high concentration on vit C and used in salads. It also strengthens the nervous system

BOUGAINVILLEA: Bougainvillea spectabilis

Or Nytaginacea family. It is South American tropical vine now naturalized in warm countries throughout the world

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Brings awareness of Spiritual love & protection. Realigns emotions to the Spirit and releases guilt and fear of reprisal by connecting with the force of love. Makes up appreciative of life's pleasures. Makes us willing to aid others to feel comfortable and welcome. Deepens breathing and encourages feelings of peace and ease. Reduces aches and pains, including chronic pain and good for chronic fatigue

BUSH GARDENIA: Gardenia megasperma

Belongs to the family of Rubiaceae, which is one of the largest flowering plant families. Most tropical species are evergreen trees or shrubs growing in open woodlands or savanna in tropical regions of Africa,Australia and Asia. The best-known European genera are the bedstraws and woodruff. Most popular for ornamental purposes

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Brings renewal of intimacy, improved communication. Brings renewed interest in family relationships. In Chinese herbalism, gardenia is used as an anti-inflammatory and is known as the happiness herb. It is believed it calms the heart and relieve liver congestion

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CHAMOMILE: Anthemis nobilis Chamaemelum nobile

Belongs to the subdivision of Asteracea. Hundreds of species, including Asters and Daisies in Northern Hemisphere, Brachycomes and Oleria in Australasia, Grindelia and Solidagos (golden rod) in North & South America. Usually grow in sandy soils, grassy places, on heaths and commons, banks and next to roadsides

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Brings resilience & calm by soothing the nerves. Help the release of tension, anxiety and fear. Supports deep relaxation and restful sleep. Helps to turn frustration into acceptance. Help with menstrual cramps. Help with digestion of food and even to dissolve galstones

CHICORY: Cichorium intybus

Also know as Blue succory, Monk's beard, Hard ewes or Strip for strip. It is a member of the Asteracea branch of the sunflower family. It is widespread and common. It grows on roadsides, waste places and dry banks. Not to be confused with the endive Chicorium endivia which is cultivated for salads

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Brings generous love, emotional clarity, respect of others needs for freedom. Gives an experience of self-contained emotional nourishment. Helps to overcome feelings of neediness and emptiness. Very helpful in eating disorders. Excellent for adults & children who are needy, over demanding or behave manipulatively. Have been used as a blood purifier, laxative, tonic and for animals and humans with jaundice and liver complaints. As in salad - tones up the digestive system. As medicinal herb - strengthens the physical body. As flower essence - it gives independance and greater strength to our emotions

CHERRY PLUM: Prunus cerasifera

Also called Myrobalan.It belongs to the large and important Rosaceae or Rose family. Fossil record show this family to be among the most ancient. It includes Cherries, Apples, Plums, Peaches, Rasberries and Strawberries as well as a multitude of lowering ornamental Roses. Cherry Plum is native to the Balkans an south east Europe and was brought to Britain where is has naturalized often in hedges

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Release the mind form tormenting thoughts of harming self or another of going mad. Brings pease and calm. Gives mental strength

CLEMATIS: Clematis vitalba

Also called Travelers Joy or Old Man's Beard, Baccy Plant, Smokewood or Woodbine. It belongs to the Crowfoot or Ranunculacea family, which is a wideranging group of great botanical interest. It is a large family containing well-known wild flowers such as Buttercups, Anemons and Hellebores. There are 300 species worldwide and differ widely

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Brings alert to the present & realizing vision. Enables the conversion of dreams into practical action. Draws all aspects of a person into the present, including thoughts, feelings and emotions so that more satisfying contact with others are possible. Helps to deal with escapism leads to over-frequent drug taking. Prevent illness caused by not being fully present in the body

CROWEA: Crowea saligna

Belongs to the Citrus fruit family or Rutaceae. It is sometimes called Willow-leaved crowea. Loves tropical regions such as Africa*& Australia and open woodlands of New South Wales. The plants in this family are of enormous value fo the lemons, oranges and other citrus foods that they provide.The small oil glands on the back of the leaves gives us perfumes. Ruta graveolens gives this family its name and the homepathic remedy that is used for sprains and injuires

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - All meridians, organs and muscles are strengthened an balanced by crowea. Brings peace and calm and therefore helps with stomach acidity and all problems that are digestion and nerves related

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DAMPIERA: Dampiera linearis

Belongs to the Goodeniaceae family and grow mainly as herbs, undrshrubs an occasionally as shrubs. It is a small family consisting of Brunonia, Scaevola ,Goodenia and Dampiera. Like to grow in the heath and high mountains of Australia.Many popular ornamentals also belong to this family, including Leschnaultia

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Brings perspective, ease and relaxation. Excellent for tight, stressed or knotted muscles and deep exhaustion

DANDELION: Taraxacum officinale

Also known as Blow-Balls and Noon-Head-Clocks. It is a member of the Compositae family, which is the largest botanical family of plants.They grow everywhere that plant life can be supported. Compositae family members range from the common Daisy to the Sunflower, from the lettuce to the Dahlia. Many important flower essences are made from this family. They include Chicory, Madia, Chamomile, Sunflower and Zinnia

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Helps the overactive person to relax, helps in understanding and expressing the causes of many otherwise mysterious aches and pains. Supplemented by an oil or cream, it induces the body to relax and let go of muscle tension

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EVENING PRIMROSE: Oenothera hookeri

Other names for it is Yellow Evening Primrose & Sundrops. Evening Primrose isn't a primrose at all. It belongs to the willowherb family which grows throughout the world, mostly in temperate regions. There are a 100 species, which is native to North & South America. An additional number of species have hybridized in Europe where they grow wild in disturbed ground

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Heals painful early emotions absorbed from the mother. Develops the ability to open up emotionally and form deep, committed relationships. Evening Primrose oil is derived from a very close relative of this plant, Oenothera biennis. It has proved a valuable remedy because it contains nutrients that help with menstruation and prepare the body for pregnancy. It is also used to treat a number of other complaints e.g eczema, asthma, acne. It is sometimes referred to as "mother's milk" for adults

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FAIRY DUSTER: Calliandra eriophylla

Also called angel head. Comes from a family often named as powder puff trees. They are the mimosa branch of the pea family (Leguminosae Mimosaceae). It includes legumes such as peas and beans, as well as the beautiful brooms. This delicate fairy duster blooms in the harshness of lower desert and grows in sandy washes and open slopes in deserts and arid grasslands

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Brings stability & peace. Soothes those who are overwhelmed by mental stimuli. Helps digest experiences when there is too much to take in. Balances hyperactivity and underactivity. Helps maintain awareness. Is effective in many nervous system disorders

FIREWEED: Epilobium angustifolium

Also called Willowherb or Rosebay Willowherb & Bombweed. It is from the Onagracea family, which contains the wonderful Evening Primrose and Fuchsia. Most varied gathering of this family is in the U.S.A. A survivor of the days before the land bridge between Alaska and Siberia vanished beneath the ocean. Provides medicine an bring healing grace to the land itself

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Brings survival, bravery, transformation & healing. Cleanse old patterns from the body an stimulates renewal of energies on all levels of being. Attracts restorative healing energy from our surrounings. Can be used in emergencies to release pain, trauma and discomfort from the mind and body. A few drops of Firewood essence will help to keep your plants healthy

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GARLIC: Allium sativum

Belongs to the Lily family. Also called Stinkweed, Gysies Onions, Poor Man's Treacle. It is one of the largest families of flowering plants and one of the most important horticulturally. It includes lilies such as tulips & hyacinths and vegetables such as onions, leeks & asparagus

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Brings courage for overvulneralbility to disease. Help to release insecurities & fears. One of the oldest medicinal remedies known to us. Antibiotic for disease such as Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, TB, Several skin diseases & ulcers. Blood Cleanser. Anticeptic on wounds. Digestive stimulant, assists circulation, useful for headaches. Ancient Chinese used it as a treatment for Leprosy

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HOLLY: Ilex aquifolium

Belongs to the Aquifoliaceae family. Holly was a major tree of the great primeval forests of Britain and Central & Southern Europe. Also found in north Africa & west Asia. Loves moist soils of both the East and Pacific Coasts of the U.S.

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Brings love, humulity and tolerance. Releases and soothes strong negative emotions towards others. Brings a sense of love where it may have been seen as lacking. Protects us from our own negativity. In Folklore it represents Christ's Passion to the Christians because its thorny leaves and red berries symbolize the pain and blood that Christ endured for humanity. No Christmas scene is complete without Holly, it is a Universal Western Symbol of joy and goodwill during the hard times of winter. It also provided wood for the ancient Celts to make spear shafts and reputedly gave surety and balance to the thrower's aim. In mid-December the Romans gave holly as part of the five-day midwinter Saturnalia festival. The Druids, believed that Holly guards us from evil spirits & poisons

HONESTY: Lunaria annua

The plants family name Crucifer refers to the cross made by the four petals and four supporting sepals. Crucio can also mean torment. Other names for it is Lunary, Moneyplant, Money-in-both-pockets, Satinflower, or Moonwort in Brittain and Silver dollar or Peter's penny in the U.S. In Dutch it is Judaspenning. The Crucifer family grows as annuals, biennials and perennials in disturbed ground, uncultivated fields and woodland all over Europe and western Asia. Most vegetable crops of Europe and Asia, are from this species - cabbages, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, & various seed crops for oil. Lunaria annua is a relatively exotic member

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Helps you to realize that nourishing yourself spiritually can bring healing to your physical body, good for the materialist or those who are obsessed witht money & worries. Helps to integrate spiritual and material values. Meditational is an ideal supportive technique to use with this essence. In Folklore Honesty was traditionally believed to be able to put monsters to flight

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IMPATIENS: Impatients grandulifera

Other names are Himalayan balsam, Touch-me-not and Policeman's Helmet. Is a member of the Balsaminaceae or Balsam family and consists of 850 species, mainly to native to tropical Asia and Africa. It is very different from the housplant "Busy Lizzie" that is also called impatiens. Has naturalized along waterways and waste places in Britain and brought out from Kashmir

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Brings Cooperative, gently, balanced poise. Increases acceptance of the natural flow of Life and the pace of others. Releases tension from body, mind and emotions where this is rooted in impatience.Monks used it to illustrate their herbals in medieval times because of its name "noil-me-tangere - Latin for Touch-me-not. St.John's Gospel reports that these words said by Christ to Mary Magdalene after the Resurrenction

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LARCH: Larix decidua

It is a distinctive member of the ancient pine family. Lives in the Alps and also thrieve in the cool mountainous regions north of the Arctic Circle. Elsewhere it is a lowland tree, growing in coniferous forests across the northern hemisphere. Brought to England in the early 17th century for shipbuilding. Although Europian origin, it was widely planted for its high quality wood in the uplands of north-eastern U.S. where it is known as common Larch

POSITIVE PROPERTRIES - Builds selfconfidence and self-expression and brings awareness of potential for success and happiness and increases self-esteem. In Folklore the Roman Emperor Augustus used Larch wood for building the Forum in Rome. It was also used for building inside castles. Larch wood is toughter and stronger and more durable than any other conifer except fo Yew. It is also used in mining operations because it is able to resist worm attacks. Larch resin makes a good varnish

LILAC: Syringa vulgaris

It was initially named the Indigo plant in Britain.Also known as Bluepipe since the hollow stems were used for pipes.Syringa means tube, which relates to its therapeutic use for the spine. Syringa is a member of the Oleacea famly of trees and shrubs that are widely distributed throughout temperate and tropical regions. The family includes Olives, Ash, Forysthia and Jasmine. Syringa vulgaris is native to eastern Europe and Asia Minor where it grows in mountain areas. It was introduced to Britain from Persia in th 16th century. Many varieties have been cultivated from Syringa vulgairs and are grown as ornamentals

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Works beneficially on all aspects of the spine, such as helping to calm inflammation, trapped and pinched nerves. Acts as a muscle relaxant, so helps to correct posture and increase flexibility of the spine. Activates subtle energy channels in the spine an balances activity of the main spinal chakras

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MADIA: Madia elegans

Also known as Tarweed becasue of the sticky quality of its leaves. It is a member of the tarweed group - Madinnae, which belong to th Asteraceae branch of the Sunflower family. There are many sticky-haired madias such as pygmy madia, woodland madia, common hareleaf and blow wives which all grow in the Pacific states of the U.S. Madia elegans is a native Californian wild flower that grows in the forest opening of the mountains

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Brings clarity, enjoyment of detail. Enables concentration, focus and follow-through after action. Helps combat feelings of lethargy when feeling overwhelmed by detailed work. Helps us to discriminate and can bring into focus blocks to concentration that have been ignored

MENZIES BANKSIA: Banksia mensiesii

Also known as firewood banksia.There are plus minus 70 species of banksia that belong to Proteaceae that is one of the most prominent plant families in the southern hemisphere and includes the Proteas and Grevilleas families. Grows in South Africa, South America an Austalia. Many species live in near-drought conditiions, but a few species live in rain forests

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Brings courage to release pain and to move ahead triumphantly. Helps us to let go of the past hurt in relationships and to find a new future with faith. Temporarily helps soothe intense localized pain in muscle and soft tissue. Helps relax the body. Helps back pain

MULLEIN: Verbascum thapsus

Also known as King's Truth, Great mullein, Poor Man's Flannel, Hag's Taper, Hare's Beard, Aaron's Rod and Fairy Wand. Mullein is a member of the Foxglove (Scrophulariaceae) family, which includes mimulus and calceolaria.There are about 360 species of the Verbascum, which are cultivated because of their beatiful stateliness. In the wild they are found mainly on dry, stony hillsides, on wasteland and in open woodlan in places as far apart as Europe, North Africa and west and central Asia. It is an abundant naturalized weed in eastern North America

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Helps us to listen inwardly to ourselves. Helps develops conscience and inner morality. Helps us to develop an appropriate awareness of where we have gone wrong. The leaves of Mullein were traditionally used to line shoes to keep feet warm in the winter. The soft hairs were used for tinder for making fires. It has long been used, literally to light the way. The folk names "Candlewick plant" and "High taper" refer to the fact that the "wool" was used for lamp wicks. The whole stem was dipped into fat or pitch and set alight to become a torch, taper, funeral candle or a flare. In Ireland, Mullein is considered as a specific for every kind of lung problem. Mullein's dried flowers can be used to treat bronchitis, colds, coughs an hayfever. Mullein flowers steeped in olive oil are excellent for easing ear problems.

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OAK: Quercus robur

It belongs to the Fagaceae family, which also contains the beeches and the sweet chestnuts. There are 450 species of Oaks in the world, ranging from trees to bush and scrub, both evergreen and deciduous. Oak is widespread and will often dominate woods. This is the English oak often called Quercus pendunculata

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Helps to release struggle, encourages us to shed the burdens of others. Restores fortitude. Brings strength with flexibility. Acorns are said to have been the first food in many cultures. In herbalism, oak bark has been used throughout the ages for its strong toning effect on the mucous membranes throughout the body, treating gastroenteritis and severe diarrhea, fevers and sore throats. Externally it is used on varicose veins, hemorrhoids, chilblains, frostbite, sweaty feet, burns and skin diseases. The lumber is hard and tough and used in the construction of ships and the frames of houses. In Folklore the Romans believed that it gave birth to humankind. The Oak is used magically at all the major Druidic festivals. In Christianity it is a symbol of Christ's steadfastness and for the Jewish people it is a symbol of divine presence. In China it symbolizes rigid strength because it does not bend with the wind

OLIVE: Olea europoea

The Oleaceae family likes the dry, rocky places of the Mediterranean, Africa to Central Asia & Australasia. It contains a wide variety of important economic and horticulturally valuable plants - Fraxinus (ash), Syringa (lilac) and Olea (olive). It is very important for its nutritious oil and the hard & smooth-grained wood is ideal for carving

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Brings restoration after "burn-out" of any sort, including long illness or prolonged emotional stress such as divorce. Olive helps to understand and correct the misuse of energy and enables understanding and contact with the spiritual sources of renewal. Olive oil, which has extremely nutritious and health-giving properties, has been used for healing internally and externally for thousands of years

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ROCK ROSE: Helianthemum nummularium

Belongs to the Cistaceae or rock rose family. Likes dry sunny rocky places such as in the Mediterranean and eastern Untied States, as well as the warmer parts of Britain and Scandinavia.There are may hybrids that make very beautiful flowers in especially rock gardens. They have large, ostentatious short-lived flowers

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Brings courage, peace and menal clarity. Unfreezes terror and gives the courage to face the fear and take action. Gives a sense of the power in the transcendence of the human spirit

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SEA ANEMONE: Anthopleura elegantissima

Sea Flowers. It is a marine animal that belongs to the family of Cnidaria. It grows in rockpools where it attached itself to the base of a rock or shell

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Brings surrender & empowerment. Soften those who are too hard on themselves. It is very useful for physical pain - allows freedom to move into pain, instead of resisting it. Helps with eye problems and seeing ourselves and our lives with responsibility

SELF-HEAL: Prunella vulgaris

Also known as Hook-heal, Sickly wort and Carpenter's Herb. In Germany it is called Brunella.In the Middle Ages, lots of infusions, tinctures and ointments were made from the Labiatae (mint)family. Other members of the mint family tend to have smaller flowers and frequently contain healing oils. Self-Heal relates more to the mental aspect of healing than the physical. It is widespread in Europe, Asia, North Africa, Australia and North America

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Helps us when we don't know where to turn for healing. Motivates us to be well and to find a way through. Helps to clarify what we need to do. Encourages us to persevere with any healing. Prunella Vulgaris was cited in Chinese medical literature during the Han dynasty 206B.C.E. - 220 C.E. to balance and harmonize disturbed liver energy. The flowers are still used in Chinese medicine as healing for disturbed liver energy in children. Making sure the liver is functioning well is an important first step for the Western Naturopath. Self-Heal is used in Western medicine as a spring tonic, a general tonic in convalescence or as a gargle for sore throats. On a mental level too, it helps us to take the first steps toward self healing

SHE OAK: Casuarina glauca

Also called River oak or Australian Pine. It is a distinctive family of trees and shrubs adapted to dry habitats such as Australia, Malaysia, New Caledonia, Fidji and the Mascarene Islands. There are approx 65 species, mostly tall trees very similar to conifer

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Brings reproduction & conception, because it is useful to the body's hormone system. Overcome hormonal imbalances in females, therefore is a useful alternative to HRT if taken with appropriate professional advice. Balances Testosterone in Men. Help in coping with infertility and difficult sex

SILVER PRINCESS: Eucalyptus caesis

Also called Ironbark. A subtropical tree and is closely associated with Australia. Three-quaters of all the forest trees of Australia are eucalypts.There are over 500 species of this 'gum trees' found all over the world.T hey are cultivated for their timber, spices, essential oils, edible fruits and for their ornamental value. Eucalyptus was cultivated in California in the 1880 as a cure for Malaria

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Bring motivation, enthusiasm & purpose. Bring back motivation and the drive to fulfil life potential. Helps us in moving on the next level of growth when impetus is lacking. Although the Eucalyptus is most commonly used commercially, the leaves make a very useful aromatic oil that is fresh and stimulating. It also has anti-bacterial properties and is effective in inhalations and for muscular fatique

STAR OF BETHLEHEM: Ornithogalum umbellatum

It is also called Nap-at-noon in the U.S. and "Dove's dung" by the Arabs. It belongs to the Hyacinth branch of the Liliaceae or Onion Family, which is one of the largest families of flowering plants. It is of outstanding beauty and many of its members have uses as essences. Although a cosmopolitan perennia, it grows widely in Europe, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel,and North Africa and East Anglia

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Brings unnumbing peace, tranquility & soothing. Releases the deadening effect of unresolved shock and trauma and helps to restore mental, emotional and physical equilibrium. Homeopaths have been known to make a tincture and use it to treat some cases of cancer. Muslim pilgrims were said to have dried Star of Bethlehem bulbs to eat on their way to Mecca

STICKY GERANIUM: Geranium erianthum

The Geraniaceae family is small but is very common in temperate & subtropical regions of both the northern and southern hemispheres.There are two branches to this family - the Gerauiums and the Pelargoniums

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Brings finding inner wisdom. Attunes you to your inner knowledge and empowers you to free up your inner potential to go beyond previous states of growth and self-definition

ST JOHN'S WART: Hypericum perforatum

Also known as Klamath weed. Hypericum is a branch of the larger family of Guttiferae, which is a group of trees and shrubs, many of which produce lumbers, drugs, dyes and fruits. It is widespread in temperate regions and in mounainous areas in the tropics. Common in grassland, hedgegrows and open woods in Britain, especially on chalky soils

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Contained inner light & strength. Hypericum means 'over the Spirit' because it was used to drive away devils and evil spirits. Internalizes the light-giving properties of the sun into the Psyche. Helps allergies and evironmental stress, nightmares, night Sweating, bed-wetting, very effective for SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). In folklore St. John's wort was medically to break up catarrh and congestion, for soothing and sedating and as a remedy for melancholy and madness

SUNFLOWER: Helianthus annuus

Also known in Italian as girasole. It is the most magnificent of the sunflower or Compositae family. Of all the Compositae, it looks most like the sun with large rays coming from it. It is a popular plant the world over

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Brings Integrated balanced sense of self & humility. Restores balance and wholeness to our sense of identify. Nourishes the male aspect of self in both men and women. Sunflowers have been higly valued by the indigenous people of America for at least 3000 years. All parts of the plant can used. The Chinese have used the sunflower for thousands of years and it was a sacred symbol in the ancient civilizatons of Peru and Mexico. It was worshiped by the Incas as a symbol of the sun. Sunflower is used to make paint, soap, cooking oil and margarine. Sunflower oil contains a substance useful in the treatment of asthma

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THYME: Thymus vulgaris

Also called Mother thyme, Running thyme and Shepherd's thyme. It is a fragrant aromatic herb of the Mint family. This large group contains the most useful plants in nature's medicine chest. The family grows prolifically throughout the whole of Europe and Asia. It particularly likes the hot sun of the Mediterranean where it is found on stony soil and dry grasslands

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - It attracts all those who inspire, aid and encourage our greatest achievements. It also invites beneficial elements of the unseen. Thyme produces an aromatic essential oil that is antiseptic, anitviral and an immune stimulant. The essential oil - Thymol can kill over 1,200 toxins that affect the body. It has preservative properties useful to emblamers from Egyptian times until this present day. Thyme is also used as a general tonic and to cure hangovers and nausea, among many other things. In Folklore the Greeks spoke of smelling of thyme to imply that someone was brave. The Roman soldiers bathed in Thyme water to give themselves vigor. In the Middle Ages, Europian ladies would embroider a hankerchief with sprigs of thyme and a bee as inspiration for their knights

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VALERIAN: Valeriana officinalis

Also commonly called all heal or common Valerian. It is a hardy, herbaceous perennial herb found throughout the world, except in Australasia. The Valeriean or Valerianacea family has 200 species that are native to Europe an northern Asia and has now naturalized to North America. They are extremely adaptable plants, growing in moist woodlands, meadows, beside streams, or in rough, grassy and bushy places. They also like mountainous regions an th Alpine species grow in scree or rock crevices

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Alleviates stress, exhaustion, disturbed deep and tension related to overwork. Brings harmony in relationships through creating a greater sense of nourishment and support from within. Opens up the joy and humor of the present moment. Helps us reclaim our childhood right to just be and have fun. Making us better companions to those we love. Nordic, Persian and Chinese herbalists used Valerian root medicinally. It has been used in Europe for hundreds of years as a remedy for nervous disorders, hysterical afflictions, and epileptic attacks induced by strong emotions, such as anger and fear. It was used in Britain during World Wars 1 & 11 to treat shell shock and to calm people after air raids. In herbalism today it is frequently used where there is pain connected with tension, such as migrane, and in orthodox medicine as a sedative. In Germany it is used today as a nerve tonic tea. Cats are attracted to the smell of Valerian, reacting with intoxication. It is also used to give a background to lighter, pleasanter smells to make a seductive perfume

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WALNUT: Juglans regia

Also called the Persian walnut or Jupiter's nuts. It Belongs to the Juglandaceae family, which also includes hickories and pecans. Walnuts are deciduous trees that were widely cultivated in classical times throughout the Mediterranean. They were native to China and were believed to have been brought via Persia to Europe. This valuable nut and timber tree was taken north of the Alps by the conquering Roman legions. It is widely cultivated in California, Australia and all temperate countries for its nuts. It is also used both internally and externally as medicine. The Juglans cinereea (White walnut) grows in the northern part of the U.S. and the Juglans nigra (American walnut), grows over a large area in the central and eastern states.

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Bring protection & eases difficult transition, protects during important life transitions such as teething, puberty, menopause, engages the will to move forward to the greater benefit of the mind, body & spirit. In folklore, the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius Probus ordered wine shops to offer walnuts free of charge with wine to prevent drunkness amongst his soldiers. The nuts were traditionally seved at ancient Greek and Roman weddings. The lumber is known for its beautiful grain, its strength and endurance

WILD OAT: Bromus ramosus

It is a member of the grass family (Graminacea). Also called hairy brome or Wood brome. It is distributed throughout the world. More than 8, 000 known species. Grains like wheat, oats, rye ,barley and millet are major staple foods around the world. It is found in hedgerows, woods and shady places. It is sometimes sown in pastures as forage

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Bring clarity of purpose & contentment. Naturally useful plants to humankind providing food and helping with soil erosion. Helps us to focus on our true potential for service, useful for anyone who doesn't know what they want out of life

WILD ROSE: Rosa canina

Also cknown as the Dog Rose or Rosa Canina. It is a member of the Rosaceae family and is a large family of woody an herbaceous plants that are distributed worldwide, mostly in temperate areas. The family includes apples, pears, cherries and plums. The remains of wild rosehips have been found at prehistoric dwelling sites, which suggests that roses have been grown for thousands of years. This wild Rose is the ancestor of many beautiful cultivated roses

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Supports a renewed interest in life and health and should be borne in mind for those who have degenerative diseases. Reminds those who are due to prolonged apathy, disconnected from their life - that it is full of beauty as well as pain and that there is a meaning and power in being in a physical world. The Rose has always been associated with love. It also reminds us of the transitory nature of life on earth. In love we have to accept the pain of seperation from the loved one. In Hindu ceremonies a water sprinkler shaped like a flower is filled with rose water and is sprinkled on shrines for symbolic purification. The fruit of the Rose, the Rose Hip, is like a bright red flask, fleshy and rich in Vit C and helps pevent disease and must have sustained our ancestors thoughout many hard winters

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YARROW: Achillea millefolium

Other names for it includes - Carpenter's word, Staunch weed, Milfoil, Nosebleed & Thousand weed.It is an important member of the Asteracea (Aster branch of the Compositae (Daisy) family. There are 100 different species that grow mainly in temperate regions of the world. Find them growing in grass, lawns, meadows, pastures and by the roadside

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Brings strengthening of Aura. Build a strong Immune System. Treat skin conditions such as rashes, eczema & chapped skin. Associated with healing of wounds and the stemming of blood flow. When blossoms are put in olive oil and left to infuse in the sun, the oil gradually becomes a beautiful rich red. This is knows as St.John's blood and traditionally had remarkable healing properties. It was also used in solstice rites and rituals by the Druids, the Celts and the Saxons

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ZINNIA: Zinnia elegans

It is a member of the largest famly of all plants - th Sunflower family. There are around 20 species that all enjoy the dry, hot summers of Mexico. They also grow well in the southwestern states of the U.S., South & Central America. It likes these suny locations, but also needs rich fertile soil. There is a larger version of Zinnia elegans, Zinnia grandiflora or Prairie Zinnia, which was used by the Zuni Indians of South America to cure fever. The whole plant was powdered and sprinkled over hot stones and the fumes were then inhaled by the patient

POSITIVE PROPERTIES - Zinnia works on the part of the brain that deals with unlearned, pre-programmed behaviour. When this part of the brain is dominant we can become over aggressive or submissive. Our fears, anxieties, insecurities and exhaustion rule us and we become critical and dull. Zinnia sensitizes us to recognizing the nurturing that already excists for us in our environment. This helps us to release feelings of bitterness and returns us to good humor