How do essences work?
If we assume the Universe has been made by an intelligent, wise and loving Creator, then everything is imbued with a portion of Spirit in a way that makes each thing unique. Through use of essences, we can access these qualities, reminding us of our own innate intelligence, wisdom and love, moving us to a greater state of health and balance in the process.
We know that, in humans, mental and emotional upset can have deep and lasting physical effects, far beyond what used to be referred to as “psychosomatic” illness. Animals, like people, have an active mental and emotional life. Therefore they can similarly manifest not only behavioral but physical problems that have their roots in emotional trauma. The flower essences basically correct a negative emotional state by “flooding” the patient with the opposite, positive quality that is the particular essence of that flower. For instance, the essence of Holly is love. You can use Holly in any situation where there is a lack of love: jealousy, anger, rage. Similarly, the essence of Rock Rose is courage; it is used in cases of deep fears, panic, and terror. Since the essences act directly but not physically, they are completely safe and non-toxic. They cannot be overused or misused, and they do not interfere with any other treatment, whether conventional, homeopathic, or otherwise. Even if you
