Bailey Flower Essences & Dr. Arthur Bailey



Bailey Essences


The range of Bailey Essences were developed around forty years ago

by Arthur Bailey and continue the work of Edward Bach.

They have been made by Arthur and his family to help with negative attitudes of the mind and old conditioned patterns. Arthur died in April last year and will be sorely missed by the world, but his legacy continues with this range of excellent flower essences and combinations.

The inspiration for Arthur's range, which has expanded somewhat over the years, was of course the work of Dr. Edward Bach. Arthur found that different methods of making the essences made flower essences effective in different ways and went on to develop new ways of capturing the essence of many different and new flowers.

As with the Bach Flowers, they are completely safe for anyone to use from child to pensioner and cover a wide range of emotional and mental issues.



Algerian Iris (Iris unguicularis)

We sometimes find ourselves overcome with desire, the sex drive is an

incredibly powerful thing, and we become blinded to adverse factors within

the relationship. This essence helps us to take a more light-hearted view of

sex and our sexuality so that we can be a little more restrained with our

wants, easing the pressure that blind 'love' can put on our emotions. It also

helps us to see that our sexuality is a part of our nature and needs to be

treated with love.


Almond (Prunus dulcis)

Almond essence is the inner teacher and guide helping us to remove

ourselves from past troubles and see the path ahead. The past holds a

strange attraction to us and it is often hard to let go of, but almond will

help us through the challenges which inevitably rear their heads when we

are truly finding our right path, it will be a gentle guide during these hard

times ahead. It will also help us to see how old patterns restricted our lives

and the benefits we received during hard times that we not be able to see

without help.


Apricot Poppy (Papaver postii)

This little flower grows where not much else can live and its qualities are

much the same, bringing inspiration for change to those who have none.

This essence is very soft in its action yet is very powerful. It encourages us

to move forward, leaving stagnation behind so that we may embrace change

and new knowledge with joy instead of dread.


Arizona Fir (Abies lasiocarpa var. compacta)

It is unfortunate that in many religions, we are told that enjoying life is not

"spiritual" and that life should be hard. This is a distortion of the truth and clinging

to this path of suffering is disastrous to our personal growth. Many do not enjoy

their lives and do not realise that if they viewed it differently, it is actually an

amazing and wonderful thing which should be celebrated. This essence helps us to

realise that there is nothing wrong with enjoying life, it softens our rigidity and

allows us to truly celebrate the miracles we see around us everyday


Betony (Stachys officinalis)

This essence is for unrecognisable and unidentifiable fears. These fears

come from the subconscious and can dominate our lives. They stop us from

realising our true worth and can often appear as inner 'demons' due to conditioning

at childhood that to be human is to be full of sin. We need to shed

light on these 'demons' and see them for what they really are so that we can

go beyond this negative thinking. Betony helps in this, helping us to experience

the glory of being alive and to see the opportunity we all have to be

able to grow and develop on this wondrous planet we call Earth.


Bistort (Polygonum bistorta)

This is the essence for those who find themselves at a point in their life

which calls for major change, but they feel unable to do anything about it.

This is a crisis point for many which ends up with some suffering 'nervous

breakdown'. Bistort can help turn breakdown into breakthrough and help

those who cannot see the way forward, to realise the support system they

have both from others and from within themselves. This can be very

empowering and help people to find the resolve and strength needed to rise

above thier difficulties and make the necessary changes.


Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.)

This tree has beautiful fragrant flowers in the spring and it is the energy of

the flowers which helps us when we feel vulnerable to attack or undesired

attention from others. These feelings can be the result of jealousy or anger

and usually the people responsible have no idea what they are doing. What

is more, we do not have to believe in attack on this level to be a victim or a

perpetrator, we can still experience its effects. If you find your energy

depleted with no cause then this is the essence to take. The Black Locust

tree also has large protective thorns alongside its beautiful flowers, helping

to protect us from unwanted attentions.


Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa)

Blackthorn is for the ultimate state of despair, that black hole with no way

out. Everything seems lost to folk needing this essence, neither life nor

death has no meaning and this is the point where self-destruction becomes

possible. From these depths, a way of growing into a much lighter way of

life is possible but we must accept the challenge for our growth and

acknowledge that a different way of life is possible. This essence can help

ease the trauma of these times of change and light the way forward,

opening up a new and totally transformed way of life.


Bladder Senna (Colutea orientalis)

Everyone has episodes at some point in their life that they are ashamed of

or feel guilty about. The wisdom of hindsight often shows us things about

the past situation that we do not like now and makes us feel guilty about

what we did. Guilt is a very destructive emotion, it takes us away from the

present moment and produces unnecessary worries. We need to let go of

these feelings and old emotional responses by forgiving ourselves for that

which we think we did wrong. This essence also helps us clear out other

false and unworthy emotions, cleansing our mind and removing blockages to

our progress.


Blue Pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis var. caerulea)

This essence relates to our ultimate goal - rediscovering our spirituality

after growing up in a material world. We are influenced while growing up

by just about everything and everyone around us, only starting to question

these opinions and actions as we go through puberty. This essence helps us

to untangle true spiritual teaching from the dogmas and teachings of

organisations which seek to control us. Blue Pimpernel helps us to discover

our real spiritual nature.


Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta)

A Bluebell person will typically be someone who has lost most of their

self-esteem, feel rotten inside and dislike themselves intently. They

become locked into negative ways of looking at themselves, the cause of

this probably coming from childhood conditioning that nothing they did was

good enough. This flower helps bring light and joy where there once was

darkness and fear, unlocking our hidden potential and bringing about a

period of personal blossoming.


Bog Asphodel (Narthecium ossifragum)

This essence is for those who look after others almost slavishly but take no

care for themselves and their own needs. They cannot see when the time

has come for someone else to deal with their own problems without help

and can block the healing process for someone by trying to assist at the

wrong time. This is a good essence for healers who can find themselves

attached to the healing process of someone they are treating. Lightness of

touch and slightly whimsical approach are essential to healers if they are to

help others fully and not become trapped by their work.


Bracken Alcoholic (Pteridium aquilinum)

Bracken Alc. Is for those who still play the role of the child even in

adulthood. This may be because of parental or other domination and not

being encouraged to take increasing responsibility for their lives as they

grew older. The alcoholic extract of Bracken help to dissolve the influence

of these old childish states and allow a quiet resolve to develop. These

people then begin to realise that they don't need to throw their weight

around to assert themselves. It may help to take an essence to help with

self-esteem at the same time as this, as most needing Bracken Alc. have

problems in this area too.


Bracken Aqueous (Pteridium aquilinum)

This essence is for blocked psychic sensitivity while still a child. This side of

children (all are naturally psychic at birth) is usually squashed by adults

who call it childish imagination. This often leads to a deep-rooted fear of

the intuitive mind, often thinking that there is something wrong or

unreliable about it. These people often appear very logical and 'left-brain'.

Bracken Aqueous gently unblocks the intuitive mind, enabling

communication on levels other than the logical.


Butterbur (Petasites hybridus)

This essence is for those who suffer from a low self-esteem and trust in

themselves usually resulting from their situation during childhood. These

folk fail to see their own innate goodness and when working on personal

growth, will block off their self-esteem and personal power as they are

afraid their power will be destructive. Butterbur helps them to open up and

trust their innate power as well as develop their self-esteem to see what

they should be using it for.


Buttercup (Ranunculus acris)

Buttercup is for those who find it difficult to let sunshine into their lives.

Because of their experiences, they have a sunny nature which is suppressed

and turned into a negative and jaundiced view of the world around them.

They are usually cynics with no confidence in others, probably due to past

betrayal. This essence helps them to open up to others without prejudice,

judgement or suspicion of ulterior motives.


Charlock (Sinapsis arvensis)

Growing up is a difficult process for many of us and the transition from child

to adult can be traumatic. Some feel it is easier to stay in the state of

childhood and do not want to grow up. They have a naïve and trusting

approach which leaves them open to con men but taking this essence helps

them to leave behind attachment to childish ways without losing the

childlike way of approaching new situations. It opens up a new view to what

is really going on the world and opens up our true awareness gently.

Charlock lets us be confident, competent and joyful in adulthood, knowing

that responsibility does not necessarily go hand in hand with being

heavy-handed and humourless.


Compact Rush (Juncus conglomeratus)

This is the essence for those who feel that life is passing them by, becoming

sad as life goes by for what might have been. They feel they have missed

out on life and are not being fulfilled. This sadness is suppressed anger at

the fact that things were not different, causing resentment towards the

pactions of others or blame towards themselves. This essence brings about

new beginnings, wiping the slate clean and helping us to look on the past

with compassion. It opens up the possibilities of the future, enabling us to

embrace the present moment with new energy and insight.


Conifer Mazegill (Gloeophyllum sepiarium)

Conifer Mazegill is the essence for when we find ourselves in the midst of

sudden, abrupt and irrevocable changes in life. Events such as

bereavement, divorce or a major natural disaster. These things happen

when the old has to die and be replaced by the new. This is a deep acting

essence, which may be taken alongside the Grief and Shock & Trauma

compositions. When the initial sting has gone from a situation, this essence

should be continued, maybe for a few months, to ensure the energy of

positive change is activated fully and we do not become trapped by old

memories.


Cymbidium Orchid (Cymbidium hybridus)

This essence relates to the hidden side of our nature, particularly

concerned with the negativities which hide just below the surface of the

consciousness. This is where old resentments, anger and repression may be

hidden and this essence will help to bring them to the surface. As this

happens we see them for what they really are, old shadows from the past

and they lose power over us. Cymbidium brings insight and wisdom to our

intuition so that we can see the true nature of the dimensions of our being

for ourselves.


Cypress Rock Rose (Fumana arabica)

This is a very deep acting essence, much more so than the Bach Rock Rose.

It is for deep terrors and fears which are difficult to expose and resolve,

allowing us to distance ourselves from the cause of the terror. We can then

look at the situation without getting emotionally entangled with the

energies involved. It is a good essence for those who are feeling suicidal and

for those terrified of facing their inner demons and the forces which

dominate our lives from time to time. This delicate yellow flower can lead

us to breakthrough and total transformation.


Deep Red Peony ("Paeonia lactiflora ""Suminoichi""")

We live in a time of great change within our world, a time of cleansing and

renewal and the resulting chaos is causing may people to re-evaluate what

they are doing and how they view the world. This can be an unnerving

experience as we see behind the facade of attitudes, beliefs and opinions.

There are an increasing number of children who are being born with

symptoms that are medically diagnosed as Aspergers, ADD and Hyperactivity

Syndrome among others and they see the world as a frightening place. They

are intelligent and often bored by the world they see, causing trouble in

school with their honest insights, and why should they take an interest in

things which are boring or untrue? Those needing this essence have to be

able to harness their energy without the risk of burn out or withdrawal from

the world as they have much to offer with their understanding. They have

the ability to lead others into a new and better way of living. They have the

ability to see how mankind as a whole should change and if they cannot

release their powers of wisdom, they end up feeling alienated and alone.

This essence is particularly for those who are growing up as a spiritual being

in a materialistic world, bringing out their latent potential at a gentle pace.


Delphinium (Delphinium consolida)

On old maps, areas of unknown territory used to be marked with "Here be

dragons", indicating the fear of what was there in the unknown. This

essence helps us to access the "Here be dragons" areas of our minds without

fear knowing that what we discover there will be for our benefit. It helps us

to develop insight with a wide perspective so that we are able to see as

wide a view of a situation as is possible. This can be uncomfortable for

many but it is a vital part of our progress.


Dog Rose (Rosa canina)

This is the Wild Rose of Dr Bach's Remedies but the method of making this

essence is different and produces different qualities. This essence helps us

when times are hard, when we need loving support from another source to

that of our friends and family. When our hurt and need have gone deep,

such as in bereavement, we need something to bring solace and support

without dulling the senses. The Dog Rose helps to take the sting out of

situations, yet provides us with comfort, support and protection.


Dwarf Purple Vetch (Vicia villosa ssp. Eriocarpa)

This essence is for old patterns, usually originating in childhood, relating to

relationships and sexual attitudes. It works particularly well for difficulties

which arise during puberty. During this time changing personal power and

sexual roles often produce anguish and uncertainty producing blockages in

the understanding of the opposite sex. The desire to relate to our opposing

gender is often stifled by fear of being ridiculed leaving open relationships

impossible with the opposite sex, sometimes the idea is even revolting. This

essence frees us from the ghosts of the past and enables us to open the

door to our true personal and sexual freedom.


Early Purple Orchid (Orchis mascula)

This essence helps us to get in touch with our true nature particularly when

we are getting rid of old patterns but new ones have not yet taken root. At

times like this we can feel vulnerable and without a sense of identity,

leaving us open to falling back into old ways just because they are familiar.

Early Purple Orchid helps to dissolve the blocks, including those within

chakras, to bring harmony to mind, body and spirit. This essence can often

assist the actions of another, for example that of Milk Thistle for a

blocked-off ability to love.


Double Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis flore-plena)

Double Snowdrop is for those who need more flexibility in their lives due to

frozen attitudes. Sometimes they seem as if they have been left behind

clinging to patterns belonging to the past. The folk needing this essence will

feel stuck in a rut and unable to get out of it. They need insight to see that

everything is changing and that change, uncomfortable as it may be, is

necessary and a fact of life. It is the change these people fear and this

essence helps them to rejoice in the newness of life again. They begin to

see that nothing is the same from moment to moment, breaking up rigid

attitudes which keep out joy and freedom and feeling a sense of security

through this period of transformation.


Firethorn (Pyrancantha atalantioides)

This essence helps us to balance our fire energies, which can become

unstable when we suppress emotions, often caused by old conditionings, so

they build up and stay hidden until they finally explode. After this release

of energy, people will often panic and retreat into themselves. Suppressing

emotions in this way means a person will 'blow hot and cold' making life

very difficult for those around them. This essence brings the ability to let

emotions ebb and flow as they should bringing greater tranquillity. Once

the energies stabilise in this way, the causes can be seen and healed, if

they haven't been already.


Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)

This is the essence for those who feel they have lost their way in life. They

can lose all drive, knowing there is a way out of difficulty but not being

able to find it. This creates frustration meaning that although there is

usually a clear way out, they are blind to it. Foxglove reduces our

emotional entanglement with the difficulties we see before us, creating

distance form the problem. This quietens the mind so that new ways of

looking at things can emerge and a way out can be found. Those who are

always looking for new therapies may benefit from taking this essence.


Fuji Cherry (Prunus incisa)

A tense mind creates a tense physical body. Fuji Cherry encourages the

mind to relax and brings in a sense of calm and detachment from worries

and difficulties. As the mind relaxes, the stress in the body eases. Take this

essence to help you develop a quiet, reflective mind.


Flame Azalea (Rhododendron calendulaceum)

This essence reminds us that to work with others in ways suitable to us is a

large part of what life is about. We all need solitude form time to time but

we will not reach our full potential if we cut ourselves off from others.

Flame Azalea helps us to remember the energy and power we have within

enabling us to face an uncertain future knowing we have the choice in what

happens. Taking this essence helps us to regain our life force and to

Co-operate with those around us to bringing a sense of loving purpose. This

essence works well along with Conifer Mazegill when someone has had

major and sudden change in their life helping to energise the new situation

and changed life direction for the best.


Flowering Currant (Ribes sanguineum)

Flowering Currant is for those who feel they are facing inevitable defeat

but still have the energy to keep going. They try to protect the spark within

but the emotional pressure can make them feel twisted, indeed their

physical body may reflect this. The trouble with these folk is they don't

recognise their own strength and power of insight, finding it difficult to look

at what opposes them. They hide their faces away hoping it will all go

away, not realising that facing up to what stands before them is the way to

overcome the difficulties. This essence helps them to let go of their fears

and open up to the reality of the situation at hand so it can be dealt with as

it should.


Forsythia (Oleaceae intermedia)

Forsythia helps us to open up to our spiritual nature, bringing joy and a

sense of freedom. It helps us to get rid of outgrown ideas which would get

in the way of our development and encourages us to open up to our own

spiritual reality which our logical lower brain tries to oppose. This essence

also helps us to keep an open and non-dogmatic mind.


Giant Bellflower (Campanula latifolia)

This flower helps those that want to change their lives. It gives us the

ability to get rid of the old and bring in the new and smoothes the path

ahead to help us along the way.


Greater Celandine (Chelidonium majus)

This essence is for those who fear their spiritual nature. Many put up a

mental block between ourselves and the source of our reality. There may be

deep rooted fears to do with death or the psychic dimensions of life and

they may seem bitter and self-hating. Greater Celandine helps to dissolve

the barriers between the two sides of the brain allowing the intuitive side

to take its rightful place as part of the whole bringing a new alignment of

mind-body-spirit.


Hairy Sedge (Carex hirta)

This essence is for those who find it difficult to live in the present and tend

to dwell on the past or possible futures. This can cause problems with short

term memory. These people can be brought into the present with the

something that has an impact on their wellbeing or by something which

gives them pleasure but it is usually short lived. There may be a reluctance

to see what is really happening around them as they feel threatened in

some way, causing the memory to be selective with anything they don't

want to know. Hairy Sedge helps bring them into the now and to see the

whole picture without feeling any threat to themselves.


Hawkweed (Hieracium vulgatum)

This essence is for the despair brought about by a lack of self-confidence.

These folk feel like they have lost touch with their roots and there may be a

feeling of being lost in a hellish alien world. There is a sense of being a

victim and pressure such as this can cause abrupt personality changes.

Hawkweed gently helps to ease us out of depressive emotional states,

allowing us to feel at home in the world again with a greater sense of

balance and inner wisdom.


Heath Bedstraw (Galium saxatile)

Heath Bedstraw supports us as we let go of our tensions and find new and

better ways of living. Change on a personal level is nearly always

challenging as many of our beliefs are put to the test and found to fall short

of our actual needs. The stress of this may be enough to make us want to

stop our transformation and go back to our previous ways. This essence

helps us to relax and feel supported in these times of major change and can

be used with other essences used to actively promote the changes needed.


Himalayan Blue Poppy (Meconopsis betonicifolia)

This flower is able to help us to recognise the talents we brought into this

world with us and then to develop them for our personal fulfilment. We

need to build on skills and strengths we have brought with us to this life if

we are to reach our potential in this one.


Holly Leaf (Ilex aquifolium)

Holly Leaf is the remedy for anger and resentment, it mirrors our

difficulties in its sharp defensive prickles. There are two forms of anger,

firstly we have the natural and healthy reaction to unreasonable

provocation which we can express appropriately dealing with the situation

and secondly there is the anger we are unable to express which is held in

the mind and body emerging as resentment. It is the second kind which

causes us problems. This essence works in two ways acting as protection so

we don't rise to the bait so readily and it also helps to take the sting out of

a situation by deflecting any desire to hurt us.


Honesty (Lunaria annua)

This is the essence for a lack of openness and receptivity. This can happen

when the intuitional aspects of a person are active in a negative way. The

assertive side of a person (Yang) has usually been suppressed and then the

feminine aspects (Yin) attempt to assert themselves. The problem with this

is that the Yin cannot imitate the Yang side of a person and this leads to

deceitful behaviour as we try to keep control of a situation. Honesty helps

us to overcome the need for this behaviour and encourages openness and

honesty. As this happens a balance comes about between the Yin and Yang

energy.


Honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum)

Honeysuckle possesses very strong healing properties with regards to

sadness and loneliness. These feelings isolate us from others and when we

feel isolated we turn away from the world and become introverted. This

essence helps us to change our energy at a subtle level making us more

approachable to others. We open up to the world as this essence dissolves

the barriers we put up and eases the pain in the heart.


Indian Balsalm (Impatiens glandulifera)

This flower brings quietness and healing to the mind which is overrun with

thoughts which cause distress. It does this by reducing emotional tensions in

the mind, enabling us to take our thoughts less seriously. This in turn helps

the never ending loops of negative thinking and to quietly observe the world

around us in peace.


Ivy (Hedera helix)

Ivy helps to us to ground ourselves in situations where shock or similar

circumstances might tend to make us lose the will to live. There are times

in everyone's life when we feel life is just not worth the effort. It might be

some unfortunate accident or just fortune that makes us crumble like this

and whichever it is we will need some help to help us feel rooted in this

world again and make us feel secure and loved. Ivy encourages us to put

down roots once more and live life again.


Larch (Larix decidua)

This essence is for awakening the true power of Yin within us - the power of

the intuitive and receptive. Yin represents many things in the East, it is

shadow, it is depths rather than heights, it is soft and it is nurturing. It is

receptive and intuitive within our nature rather than logical and mental.

Yin wisdom is far deeper than Yang ideas of truth. This essence helps us to

balance the Yin side with our Yang side, which is something both men and

women struggle with this most of the time. Men tend to be dominant Yang

and because Yang fears the wisdom of Yin, Yang tends to dominate Yin.

Yang covers this by thinking intuition is just wishful thinking. Larch is a

powerful activator of the Yin energy and helps the Yin side to be more

assertive so that we can hear our intuition above the logical side of our

personality.


Leopardsbane (Doronicum pardalianches)

This is the essence for those who are waking up to who they really are,

whether consciously or not. They may feel they are living on a knife edge

and indeed in the extreme, may even think they are going quite mad. It is

actually a positive sign that they are breaking through the veil of

conditioned thought. However, these feelings can lead to serious depression

and maybe even suicidal thoughts. Leopardsbane lessens the attachment to

emotional extremes and allows one's perceptions to broaden so that they

can see beyond pain and suffering. They begin to accept that madness is

part of life until someone begins to wake up and change the way they see,

feel and think. This essence helps you to see your own suffering and that of

others in a new light of compassion and understanding.


Lesser Stitchwort (Stellaria graminea)

Lesser Stitchwort is for those who need to escape from thought patterns

which influence them. These can be their own or those imposed on them by

others. They can become dominated over by these thought processes and

we need to reduce our dependency on them if we are to break free of

them. When we can do this, we let go of everything we don't need and keep

that which we do. This essence acts as a guiding star during this process,

lighting the path ahead and giving us insight and encouragement along the

path we will see ahead of us.


Lichen (Marchantia polymorpha L.)

Lichen enables us to bond firmly with the universe and all that it contains,

not only at the material level of the physical earth, but also at the psychic

and spiritual levels which are all part of who we really are and where we

come from. This is not always an easy essence to take as it can be

uncomfortable for us to realise just how much we are a part of things, we

have a tendency these days to feel detachment from many things including

the very source of our being. This is because true love is not an easy thing

to accept when you are not used to it but it is vital for our health and

well-being.


Lilac (Syringa vulgaris Massena)

This essence is for those who have had their personal growth stunted,

usually during childhood, by dominant forces of one kind or another. They

may feel shrivelled up and unable to blossom fully in life. This may be

echoed in a stunted physical appearance. This kind of domination leaves

them unable to express what they feel like but this essence encourages an

opening up so that we can begin to grow and develop once again. It may be

the case that folk who need this flower have become addicted to being a

victim and as such will have difficulty accepting their own value and

potential. Lilac gives love and encouragement as we open the door to our

cage and begin to go through this major change of releasing our bonds.


Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis)

This is the essence for those who desire things which are unobtainable. It

may be that they are in love with someone who does not return the feelings

or they may yearn to contact the 'spiritual realms' and cannot achieve it.

We cannot reach these things while we are so stuck in our own desperation

and as such the answer lies in giving up the search. Lily of the Valley helps

us to find the 'empty cup' within us so that what we truly need can find us

and enter. The real secret to this is trusting the forces that created us in

the first place to provide that which we truly need and not that which we

think we seek.


Magnolia (Magnolia x loebneri Leonard Messel)

The essence of Magnolia is concerned with our Heart Chakra and is

associated with love and compassion. The message of this flower is simple,

surrender to love and to your own inner wisdom which knows no limits. This

is not an easy thing to do as we are used to the sentimental side of the love

we know, which is not true unconditional love. This essence shows that true

love does exist and that while it can present us with challenges, it will also

provide us with the answers.


Mahonia (Mahonia aquifolium)

Mahonia helps to free us form the fear of our negative potential. We are all

sometimes afraid of what we could do as we have a sense deep down that

we are all basically 'evil'. This may come from childhood when we were

naughty or disobedient or it may come from religion and the idea that

mankind is inherently evil. It is actually the case that our problems stem

from learned characteristics such as greed and not from a fatally flawed

nature. This flower helps us to bring the divine into our lives helping us to

realise that it is our fears which inhibit us not our fundamental nature, and

that these fears are for the most part fictitious and products of our learning

and imagination. This essence will help those who feel inadequate or as if

there is a hidden hand holding us back from discovering the beauty which

lies within.


Marigold (Calendula officinalis)

This essence is for those who block the Yin side of themselves. These folk

totally deny any existence in the universe other than that proved by

scientists. These people are the ones who spend their time exposing fake

mediums, healers, dowsers etc. when what they should be doing is

accepting that side of themselves which they keep hidden. These people

are usually very sensitive but refuse to let it into their personality. This

essence is for those who need to let the light of their feminine side in,

whether male or female!


Marsh Thistle (Cirsium palustre)

Marsh Thistle is for those who are locked in the past, to events, people and

possessions. It is a particularly hard habit to break once it becomes

entrenched in our personality. For these people, anything new is hard to

accept and they fear change of any kind. This essence gently helps change

to take effect without fearing it. It is the remedy for all those who are

trapped in routine attitudes and situations, allowing them to be open to

newness and change.


Meadow Rue (Phalictrum dipterocarpum)

This is the essence for discernment, showing us that which will be to our

detriment and what will be to our benefit. The message of Meadow Rue is

to put aside greed and self-seeking because they are weapons that destroy

us personally and that could ultimately destroy mankind itself. This flower

enables us to live with grace, poise and ease in a difficult world, carrying

with it the message of service to others and the realisation that no man is

an island, we need to co-operate for the general good of the human race.

This essence goes well with Bladder Senna as it brings in the ability to

choose well which direction we should take while Bladder Senna helps old

negative feelings to fall away.


Mediterranean Sage (Salvia fruticosa)

This essence represents all that is powerful within the element of Earth. It

mirrors the energy and wisdom of the Mother Earth. It helps us to become

firmly rooted in the material world and such grounding is vital if we are to

raise our consciousness to other levels of perception. This plant brings a

deep rooted wisdom which comes from interaction between insight and

experience. Without experience, insight is just information which may or

may not be correct, but true wisdom has been proved and tested in the

processes of life. We can awaken this wisdom within us and this essence

speeds up the process. When we can access this part of ourselves, we can

remain at peace even at times of great trauma.


Milk Thistle (Sonchus oleraceus)

Milk Thistle relates to the chest area and Heart Chakra. For most people

this is a vulnerable place as it is where they feel not only love but fear too.

Problems to do with this area of the physical are often due to blocked off

love of the self and of others. You can see this in someone when their

posture is that of hiding and protecting the area, with shoulders hunched

forwards and the breathing is restricted by a pinched-in chest. This

'defeated' posture denotes someone who has a poor opinion of themselves,

and self-esteem and self-love are at extremely low levels. This essence

encourages people to open up to love and to let go of the fears restricting

them. When we do this there may temporarily be feelings of pain or

increased vulnerability due to the positive change taking place. A very

powerful essence, Milk Thistle is all about helping people to bring more

light and love into their lives. Early Purple Orchid helps this process when

given at the same time.


Monk's Hood (Aconitum napellus)

This is for long standing difficulties which have their roots in the past, often

in childhood. These problems were not solved at the time of happening and

as such folk needing this essence have not updated their view of the world,

retaining their old attitudes and beliefs. During childhood they may well

have been indoctrinated with the ideals of religion, politics or nationalism

and as a result they are often themselves dogmatic in areas of belief.

Monkshood gently helps them to see how they were indoctrinated in the

past as they really were with the attitudes and emotions stripped away. It

combines this with the wisdom of the present and compassionate

understanding. Through this they are freed from the past and encouraged to

move forward.


Moss (Discranella heteromalla)

Moss is the essence for those who fear the dark spaces within themselves.

Many people fear uncharted areas whether out there in the world or within

themselves. This essence helps them to see the shadows for what they

really are, which is nothing as soon as a light is shone on them. It is fear

which prevents this light from showing them the truth. Moss lessens the

effect of these addictive fears and loosens their constrictions. The dark

spaces are then transformed into places of light and illumination. People

needing this essence may feel compelled to help others in a desperate

attempt to atone for the 'evil' within themselves they imagine is kept in

these dark spaces.


Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus)

Nasturtium is the remedy for those who know they need to make changes in

their life but feel unable to make the first move to start the process. There

always seems to be something stopping them from getting started. There

are two things needed for change to begin and this essence helps both. The

first is having enough energy to begin the process and the second is a

recognition of the need to let go of attitudes and fears which will inhibit

the process. For most, feelings of guilt or fears about change in personal

status will almost certainly appear. We need to accept our different future

roles and the challenge of change with lightness and positivity rather than

fear and dread.


Norway Maple (Acer platanoides)

We are all multi-dimensional beings and much more complex than most

would be prepared to admit. Most stay with their consciousness firmly

rooted in the physical plane. We need to understand more about our true

nature and free up our minds so that we can access these other levels of

consciousness to discover the riches there. This essence does just that,

encouraging us to go deeper in just the way that a good meditation teacher

will stretch us so that we do not settle into a lethargic state of insight.

Norway Maple helps us to move to these new levels with ease and accuracy.


Oak (Quercus robur)

This essence is of great help where there is confusion, an over-active mind

or a lack of inner strength. When we feel knocked about by the world, we

can feel confusion which causes us to doubt our convictions. What we need

at times like this is to feel rooted in the Earth so we can see what is really

going on around us and within us. Oak helps us to feel at home in the world

and supports us in developing a quiet inner strength so that, just like the

tree this essence comes from, we are not easily disturbed by opposing

forces. We become strong and resilient giving us a strong standpoint to

watch the world, with quiet amusement, at just how seriously some people

take themselves. This essence teaches us to act with freedom at the

circumstances we face instead of just reacting against the world.


Oriental Poppy (Papavar somniferum)

The extracts of this poppy can be very useful in times of extreme pain, but

it can also be addictive when taken in too large quantities. This essence

helps us to break patterns of addiction and dependence, whether it is

related to people, situations or substances we take into our bodies. This

delicate poppy helps us to wake up to what has been happening around us

and to ease our way out of the dependencies created. The actions of this

flower can be enhanced by giving Welsh Poppy and Red Poppy at the same

time to help us wake up and then to energise the change process.


Pine Cones (Pinus sylvestris)

The essence of pine cones is for those who feel trapped by the authoritarian

powers of others and are unable to escape. Folk needing this essence may

feel inadequate and constantly seek the approval of others due to a lack of

self-confidence. There may have been a dominant parent who would not let

go, leaving a child unable to take over self-authority and making its own

decisions and mistakes. To these people, the world is a frightening place

and they need much reassurance and help form others. This essence helps

to free us from worrying about pleasing others and lets us truly understand

that authorities are simply people who usually know less about the truth of

things than we do! This essence helps us to realise that by breaking free of

this authority, all we are losing are chains and what we are gaining is our

freedom.


Pink Purslane (Montia siberica)

Many of us grow up with views of the world which are influenced greatly by

the attitudes of our parents, teachers and peers. They are not gained by our

own experience and insight and as such can be deeply flawed. Pink Purslane

helps us to evaluate our belief structures from the point of compassion and

insight. It is never easy to admit things we have always believed may not be

true and compassion is needed in abundance to help us change our ideas.

This essence helps outdated ideas and patterns so that we realise the

illusions we once believed now have no purpose for us. It helps us find new

horizons and richer, more fulfilling ways of living. It is gentle, yet very

persistent!


Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea)

Ragwort interrupts the endless looping around of thoughts that tend to feed

on themselves. This is called obsession and it is caused by our own unstable

feedback. Our thoughts try to find answers to our difficulties but always

lead us back to the beginning where we have to start all over again.

Ragwort works firstly to remove the emotional kick we get from obsessive

thoughts and secondly to give us strength during this period of change as we

readjust to having a much quieter mind. A quiet mind can feel quite alien

and even distressing when we are used to a constant chatter and this

essence helps us learn how to cope without constant emotional stimulus

enabling change to take place with the minimum of difficulty.


Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)

Red Clover is for those who are emotionally blocked off due to the fear of

the damage that unbridled emotions can bring. They suppress their

emotions as they believe it will prevent problems but in doing so they

reduce their enjoyment of life. This essence encourages the emotional side

to emerge gradually so that changes can be integrated without stress.

Indications of emotional blockage are when someone appears hard, cold and

calculating with everything being directed to utilitarian ends. Many things

are thought to be a waste of time and this is all due to the intuitive (right)

side of the brain being blocked off. This essence encourages communication

between both sides of the brain and personality, meaning that the logical

side begins to allow and trust the activities of the right side.


Red Frangipani (Frangipani plumeria rubra)

This beautiful flower has the power to reconnect us with the source of our

being. Believing in the divine is one thing, whatever you call it, be it God,

Allah, Great Spirit, Buddha etc. Actually experiencing the Divine is another

thing and the ego knows that in this experience it will begin to dissolve and

disappear creating deep fears within us. In our hearts we know there is

more than just physical existence and this essence helps to unlock this area

of our being. This will generate both joy and fear as our limiting bonds

begin to let go, Red Frangipani lessens the fear helping us to recognise that

the ego has been blinding us to our true destiny. We will then begin to

understand our true nature bringing about a lightness of living and clarity of

vision. It brings joy and ease, true self-confidence and new levels of

perception. It is the essence of true awakening.


Red Poppy (Papaver argemone)

Red Poppy essence stabilises fire energy, the creative life force that needs

to be under control at all times. It is vital that we harness our energies in

ways which are beneficial rather than harmful and fire energy out of control

can be harmful to us as well as to others. Too little Fire and we become

ineffective, too much and we become destructive. This flower helps to

stabilise our fire energy, assisting us to grasp situations more accurately so

we can decide on the most appropriate course of action. This essence

prevents us from going into self-destructive mode out of frustration, causing

serious repercussions, enabling us to direct our energy in a more positive

manner, perhaps by looking to the other ways of changing our

circumstances. This essence can make our lives much easier and also the

lives of those around us!


Rhododendron (Rhododendron ponticum)

This essence is for those who have not learned how to solve problems in

their lives and keep trying to push their way through blind alleys. We are

conditioned when we are younger that there is an answer to everything

somewhere, but when we think like this and things do not go as we expect,

we will try and force a solution, which probably won't be right. We need the

ability to stand back and look at the whole of the situation, detaching

ourselves from it so that we can if what we are trying to do is really

impossible or if we are using the wrong methods. A typical example of this

is a student studying for an exam who stays up later and later but the

harder he tries the more his brain refuses to co-operate. This may even

precipitate a nervous or mental breakdown. The same can be said of

someone who tries 'throwing money' at something rather than using a simple

made-to-measure approach. This essence helps us to see problems in a

wider context, leading us to ask questions about the situation. Maybe we

will realise that we cannot solve this issue and maybe we will realise we are

actually looking at the wrong issue!


Rosebay Willowherb (Chamaenerion angustifolium)

This is the essence we need when we feel blown about by the winds of

change. We can feel impotent, depressed and confused when we seem to

be at the mercy of the world around us. When this happens we suffer a

complete lack of Earth energy and we are blown about by forces

surrounding us. We feel unsure of ourselves and the world around us,

confused about our lives and nothing seems stable and reliable anymore.

Rosebay Willowherb helps us to root ourselves firmly in the world giving us

stability and strength. Only when we have these qualities can we truly

evaluate our situation. When we manage this, then we can go out into the

world with renewed confidence.

Round Headed Leek (Allium sphaerocephalon)

For unknown difficulties stemming from childhood, particularly when other

essences have been ineffective.


Sacred Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera)

This beautiful flower encourages the blossoming of personal growth. It helps

to open the heart to the love of the Universe and the Divine. Many people

seek the knowledge of the Divine and to try to understand it, they have

given it many names. The problem with names is that people then try and

interpret the name in ways they can understand and very often miss some

of the real message. This flower helps us to open our hearts to the ultimate

reality, by whatever way you wish to call it. This essence will not do the

ego's bidding and as such allows us to develop at a steady pace rather than

trying to speed up the process as the ego would have us do. We should not

be impatient in our spiritual development and take our time to grow. Our

blossoming comes from being firmly rooted in the Earth plane before we

can start to grow safely towards the light, just like the Lotus. The

intelligence within this essence knows what we need at any given time and

will encourage us to open up to the love of the infinite at the same time as

learning to radiate that love out to the world around us.


Scabious (Knautia arvensis)

Scabious initiates the healing process after a serious shock or traumatic

event. It helps us to accept what has happened and brings comfort and ease

to the healing process. The healing processes of the body can be seriously

disrupted, particularly when there has been injury to the mind or body, and

a shocked mind easily inhibits the body's processes that would naturally

take place. This essence helps us to accept what has happened so that our

distress does not block the natural healing. Scabious also brings in its own

unique healing properties as it opens our consciousness to love and

compassion. Whatever has happened there is no point having regrets about

it, we need to move forward as well as we can. It also helps us to see that

even major problems may have positive outcomes that we cannot imagine

at the time. It helps us keep going even when the going is rough.


Scarlet Pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis)

This is a useful essence for those who are emotionally entangled with

another person. There are two states helped by this flower, the first is that

of being obsessed and the second is being 'possessed' by someone else.

Either way, they are unable to break free even though they may realise it is

not a good relationship for them. There may be psychic bonds coming from

the dominator and these can be especially hard to break as this person has

a lot to gain from a possessive relationship. There is often a deep rooted

fear on the victim's part as breaking free would leave them feeling void and

desolate. They know they also have to face the anger of the other person.

This kind of relationship saps our willpower and takes away our energies.

Scarlet Pimpernel works at a hidden level, enabling us to disconnect the

ties that bind and to gain sufficient power to break free. it may be helpful

to take Early Purple Orchid at the same time as this will help to open up the

channels to the changes that are taking place.


Sea Campion (Silene maritima)

This essence is for those who suffered from separation early in their lives.

Though this is usually from the mother, it can also be from the protective

male energy of the father. All human babies, and many animal ones too,

need an early bond with their mothers. It builds up a sense of security and

of being loved. This gives the infant a strong base to work from as it grows.

If a loving stable background is missing, this can lead the child to feel

insecure and fearful, which can lead to such things as bedwetting and

nightmares. Such fears can greatly dis-empower a child and prevent them

from expressing themselves properly. This flower helps to properly Earth

folk in this position, giving them a nurturing energy which will help them

feel at home in situations. Sea Campion helps return us to our roots and to

find our contentment and peace in the world.


Sheep's Sorrel (Rumex acetocella)

Sheep's Sorrel is for bitterness, the type that arises when we feel life is

unfair. It is for those who cry "why has this happened to me!". Life has a

nasty habit of throwing a spanner in the works but we often have the idea

that it should be fair, forgetting that fairness is a human concept. In this

life everything changes ceaselessly, with a period of calm never lasting

indefinitely. Accepting the ebb and flow of life can be difficult if we are

always looking for stability. In the event of traumatic change, such as

bereavement or separation we can feel bitter. When the bitterness hangs

on, it can poison our lives. This essence helps us to understand and accept

what has happened. It also helps us move forward even though it may not

be to the future we had planned.


Siberian Spruce (Picea omorica)

Siberian Spruce is the essence to choose for a lack of assertiveness as it is

for those whose Yang 'male' energy is low. The person needing this will have

a personality opposite to the one needing Red Clover. In this case it is a

fear of being exposed to the harsh light of reality that is the problem,

usually with an exaggerated emotional response to life. Many have the

mistaken view that the "Rambo's" of this world show a healthy male aspect

when this is the male aspect at its most negative. Positive male aspects are

uprightness, openness and outgoingness and those qualities are encouraged

in this essence, balancing the Yang with the Yin, whether you are male or

female.


Single Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis)

This is the essence for those trying to break through to new levels of

consciousness and awareness but have encountered a barrier or blockage on

their path. Old habitual patterns of behaviour may feel under threat and be

reacting negatively to the process and as such efforts to change them may

be diverted. Single snowdrop helps to reveal the joyful potential of a true

and wider vision so that these old ways can be seen for what they really are

and the barriers broken down gently.


Soapwort (Saponaria ocymoides)

We have all had those days when we wonder "what are we doing here?"

usually followed by a "how do I get out?" We feel bewildered and confused

and this state is usually met with when we are going through a stage of

personal development and our old identities are falling away. Soapwort

helps to stop us from falling back into the old ways we are getting rid of

and realise that falling back into them is not the answer for growth.


Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum verticillatum)

Solomon's Seal is the essence for those who are constantly busy, with things

needing finishing that they never get around to. We get bogged down with

trivia sometimes and are unable to see the more essential jobs which need

doing. It is the act of being buys that is the issue here, we get to doing

things others wish us to do and so push away our own needs. The secret is

to become quiet and appear less busy as we start to discover what we

actually need for our own fulfilment. We will then comply less with the

trivial tasks of others and begin to do things for ourselves. This essence can

also be helpful for those who suffer a chattering mind during meditative

practice, a very common complaint. Taking this essence will help us to

restrain our unruly thoughts, though it may take some time and effort,

which is ultimately worth it.


Speedwell (Veronica persica)

Speedwell is about increasing our receptivity, bringing insight in a way that

seems completely natural. It helps us maintain a sense of detachment

during meditation so that we do not get emotionally involved with the

insights which may be revealed to us. It is all too easy for our ego to get in

the way with things like this and we can have a difficult job interpreting our

visions because of it. This essence gives a clarity of vision where we become

less inclined to apply our own conditioning and stereotypes interpretations

to the insights we gain.


Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii)

Sooner or later, when we are on a path of personal growth, we will hit a

block, usually one of the hugely unspoken question, "Where do I go from

here?" we can feel lost and confused at times like this, sometimes

wondering if we are doing the right thing at all. This is when we tend to

turn to a teacher or guru figure. The problem is that while their teaching

may help us in some ways, in others it can cause more problems depending

on where they are on their path in relation to where you find yourself.

Personal growth is a bit like wandering through a large maze in that there

are dangers along the way, and for this reason we all need help and

encouragement sometimes. Spotted Orchid can provide support and

guidance which sometimes points us to another bit of the maze we wouldn't

otherwise have ventured into. It can be a hard essence to work with but it

supports us in our quest unquestionably and it empowers us with the

courage of our convictions.


Spring Squill (Scilla verna)

Spring Squill is the essence for those who are finding joy in the realisation

that they can really be free, where they have been limited by ideas and

concepts before. This can be a difficult period and there may be pressure

from family and friends who find the new ways threatening. This flower

relates to the crown chakra and can help one to view the world as it is, an

amazing workshop for emerging souls. Without this insight, our fears and

old attitudes may take over and paint it as a dark and fearsome place which

we have to either endure or escape from. This remedy is most effective

when other major blockages (especially at the heart centre) have been

eased.


Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum umbellatum)

This is the essence fro shock, taking the initial negative reaction out of the

system. This can be vital in extreme cases as when we are shocked the

whole nervous system is severely upset. Indeed more people die from the

shock than do from injury in a severe accident. Shock can have the

tendency to make us want to detach and give up the will to live, but giving

this essence as soon as possible will help the mind to let go of the

immediate traumatic experience. This greatly reduces the body's shock

reaction.


Sumach (Rhus typhina)

Sumach is the essence for those who steadfastly refuse to accept their own

potential. Many gifted souls hide their light from the rest of the world and

pretend that it is not a part of them. There could be any number of reasons

for acting in this way, perhaps someone in their life does not approve or

maybe some financial input is required that they do not possess. There may

also be a problem with self-image such as "people like me can't do things

like that" or "others do these things far better than I can". These are usually

just excuses made by the conscious mind. This essence shows them that

there is no hiding place and that it actually takes far less effort to accept

themselves and their abilities than it does to try and oppose it. The

reaction is always the same when they finally accept the truth, "Why did I

put up so many barriers to change, when my life is so much more rewarding

this way?". This essence helps them to reveal their true self without fear.


Thrift (Armeria maritima)

Thrift is for those who need help to stabilise and ground psychic areas of

insight and ability. These gifts will be growing within them but they find

themselves ungrounded and as a consequence emotionally attached to their

beliefs and ideas. This essence helps this side of a person be developed in

balance with other aspects of the personality. These gifts will then be

viewed as neither more or less "spiritual" than those in any other area.

Thrift can help us to establish a strong, safe base for our inner development

in these areas. Especially helpful to healers or teachers who find they tend

to take on the symptoms of their clients and students.


Trailing St. John's Wort (Hypericum humifusum)

This essence is for healing, especially where there is emotional tension and

desperation that are so often a part of grieving. This tiny flower helps us to

relax and distance ourselves from emotional trauma. When we have

suffered a sudden shock, such as in bereavement, we need gentle, loving

support helping us to heal and become whole again.


Tree Mallow (Lavatera arborea)

Tree Mallow is for those who have become addicted to being permanently

busy but now decide that they will learn to relax. It has wonderful healing

and inspiring properties. We may well relax more and more deeply, we may

become more tranquil but there is a risk that we will lose our power and

drive in the process. This is because it was our tensions that were driving us

on for the most part. This essence energises us so that we can go forward

into life at the same time as we are becoming increasingly more relaxed.


Tranquillity should mean disempowerment, as it does with tranquilising

drugs, it should mean we become more powerful as we have now reduced

the tensions that once drove us on. We can only do this when we work from

the present moment, letting go of the fears which arise from our past

actions and future responsibilities. In reality, now is the only time we really

have and we should make the most of it.


Tufted Vetch (Vicia cracca)

This is the remedy for many sexual difficulties. Many folk have a fairly

mixed-up sexual self-image, but this is hardly surprising considering the

manipulative power games that are played out with sex as a basis. A normal

human sex drive has been portrayed as dirty, obscene and something to

manipulate others through, to mention just a few. We are heavily

conditioned at childhood to these games and we grow up in a world where

this kind of manipulation is rife. This flower helps us to rebalance our own

sexual self-image in both male and female aspects. It may be worth taking

the Yin composition or the Yang composition alongside this essence to bring

those aspects into closer balance. When we become more balanced in this

way, we will become more balanced with our sexuality and find it easier

relating to others sexually.


Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)

Valerian is the essence for the "lost child", someone who appears to be in

need of help and support. One's heart goes out to these people as they

seem so alone and helpless. In truth, direct help is not what is needed at

all. This essence encourages the development of self-love and self-esteem

which in turn slowly reduces the need for support from the outside world.

The problems for these folk probably started in childhood when they felt

deprived of love and although they put on a brave face, they feel unable to

love other people deep down. They know that something within them needs

the love, support and encouragement that was not given them while they

were young.


Welsh Poppy (Meconopsis cambrica)

Welsh Poppy is for those who find themselves in a daydream world having

lost their fire and inspiration. They will have been previously active and

energetic but these qualities will have been worn out. Previous goals will

hold no meaning for these folk, though they may feel that their problems

are due to the negative influence of others round them. The problem

actually relates to their own changing perceptions and old goals seen in this

new light, no longer hold any meaning for them. This flower helps to bring

energy back into our lives, breaking through blockages and giving us

inspiration to find our true path and step onto it.


White Cherry (Prunus taihaku)

White Cherry is a deep acting essence which reaches deep into our being

allowing us to free ourselves from old patterns and negative influences from

the past. We all find ourselves in the grip of an emotion which has its root

in our distant past. Just treating the emotion won't work for long as the

cause is still there waiting to let the emotion back out of the bag again.

This essence helps us to dissolve these cellular memories, meaning we are

no longer bound by them. This essence has powerful cleansing and healing

properties for unresolved memory patterns.


White Dead Nettle (Lamium album)

White Dead Nettle is about addictions and obsessions, whether they are

about objects, people or events. When we become addicted to a person,

maybe a friend or teacher, we give away our control to them just as we do

to a drug. Situations and events are the same whether it be to high speed

driving or watching your favourite soap for example. The dangers involved

and excitement levels are different in these situations but the underlying

factors are the same. We are emotionally addicted to these things and this

essence helps us to gently break the ties with our emotional attachments so

we do not get so involved in the situation or with the person.


White Lotus (Nymphea alba)

This essence is about bringing peace and tranquillity to all levels of

consciousness, at every level of our being. It mirrors the tranquillity we can

experience in deep meditation when all barriers are dissolved. All tension,

fear, beliefs and opinions are released so that we can just be. White Lotus

can be a useful aid to meditation as it quietens the chattering mind and can

also act as a purifier by dissolving away things from our past that we no

longer need. This flower represents the highest flowering of the human

spirit when all that is unnecessary has fallen away.


Wild Mallow (Malva sylvestris)

Within all of us there can be hidden possessive energies that try to control

our life. These energies can originate from our parents, if they tried to

dominate our lives or from others who would try to control and "possess" us.

Wild Mallow brings these energies to the surface where we can see them

and identify them for what they really are. When this happens, these

energies lose their hold over us.


Witch Hazel (Hamamelis mollis)

This is the essence is for those who are always trying to live up to the

expectations of others, constantly trying to please their parents, teachers,

partners, children or whoever. They are always busy and always helpful,

feeling that to let someone down is to fail. They constantly try to gain the

approval of others. They need a wider view on life and of the world so that

they take their life much less seriously and stop giving themselves such a

hard time. Witch Hazel helps to progressively quieten and ease the mind

enabling a new evaluation of life and what is truly important.


Wood Anemone (Anemone nemorosa)

This essence is for when there are problems have roots that are very old,

possibly even of a past life/karmic nature. An indication of this state can be

"acting completely out of character and there can be deep feelings of guilt

and fear without any apparent reason. Wood Anemone helps to clear thee

very old blocked issues, illuminating them and resolving the old tension

behind them. We have to remember that it is in the present, not in the

past, that we can rebalance our lives and as these restrictions become less

pronounced, it becomes easier for us to see them. It can be useful to take

Monk's Hood at the same time as this essence.


Yew (Taxus baccata)

This essence is for resilience and escaping rigid patterns of thought and

behaviour. Tensions make people brittle and likely to crack under pressure,

even though they appear strong. They may have developed strong principles

of which they are very protective, which can result in them reacting

fiercely against what they imagine are opposing forces. Yew helps them to

see there is nothing wrong in being flexible or resilient and brings the

discernment needed to assess what exactly is needed in a given situation.

As they take this essence, they will become less proud of their own ideas

and more open to new approaches, breaking up the rigidity of outmoded

thoughts and behaviour. Yew is very useful for those who have become

trapped by their own beliefs and opinions.


Yorkshire Fog (Holcus lanathus)

Yorkshire Fog helps us to open up to the pain of grief and to shed the tears

that will wash away our anger, frustration and sadness. Accepting these

emotions is an important part of the healing process after bereavement or

similar traumatic experiences. People tend to bottle them up because it is

not socially acceptable to express them. Suppression does not cure the

problem, it just goes deeper within us causing problems later on in life. This

flower helps us to open up to our grief, express it openly and to let our

tears wash it away. It helps us to move on to a new and changed future

without dragging the past with us.


How to use:

Select the essences you require according to your circumstances. It is

recommended that you combine no more than 5 Bailey Essences at a time.

Place two drops of the selected essence(s) into a glass of water and sip a

little three times a day. If kept refrigerated, this will last up to three days

after which you will need to prepare a fresh batch.


It may be better to prepare a stock bottle. Fill a 10ml dropper bottle with

spring water (or 50% spring water and 50% vodka if it needs to keep for a

while) then add 2 drops of the essence(s) you have selected. In case of

alcohol intolerance, you can use sea salt instead. Just add 25% of sea salt to

the amount of water and shake the bottle until the salt has dissolved, add

the essence(s) as above. You can then take 3 drops from this bottle a day,

either directly on the tongue or in a little water.


A bottle will last around about three weeks if taken as directed above. The

whole bottle should be taken normally, though it is advisable for rapidly

changing circumstances to check every week if you are taking the correct

ones.


These essences are suitable for children, with no change in dose required.

Bailey Essences are also suitable for animals with the essences being put

onto food or into drinking water. Alternatively, you can put the drops

behind the ears of an animal or onto pulse points on children (and adults).



Bailey Combination Essences Bailey Flower Essences, Bach Flower Remedy

Bailey Combination essences were developed in addition to the standard single flower essences to focus on specific issues.

They have been made by Arthur and his family to help with negative attitudes of the mind and old conditioned patterns. Arthur died in April last year and will be sorely missed by the world, but his legacy continues with this range of excellent flower essences and combinations.

The inspiration for Arthur's range, which has expanded somewhat over the years, was of course the work of Dr. Edward Bach. Arthur found that different methods of making the essences made flower essences effective in different ways and went on to develop new ways of capturing the essence of many different and new flowers.

As with the Bach Flowers, they are completely safe for anyone to use from child to pensioner and cover a wide range of emotional and mental issues.

This range of combination essences are made to deal with specific emotional and life issues. They are made up of between three and six of the original single Bailey Essences and are extremely effective.

Within this range of combinations, there are ten essences aimed particularly at acupuncture practitioners and the imbalances found within the five elements.


Anger & Frustration

(combination of Red Poppy, Firethorn and Holly Leaf)

We all need energy, but when too much is expressed we become angry and

when there is too little we are ineffective. Energy needs to be balanced and

this combination helps us to achieve this. Red Poppy helps to build our

reserves of energy and to bring up our levels of energy in a controlled

manner. Firethorn stabilises our energy so that we may express ourselves

clearly without over-reaction. Holly Leaf is for frustration as when we feel

this way, our anger turns inwards and we have a tendency to rise to bait

easily.


Cellular Memory

(combination of Wood Anemone, Red Frangipani, Pink Purslane, Giant Bellflower,

Heather & Charlock)

Memory, whether positive or negative, is stored in every cell of the body,

not just in the brain. When these memories are triggered, we feel an

instantaneous reaction which happens so quickly we are powerless to stop

it. The negative memories arise from powerful suppressions early in life or

form past lives and form guilt complexes which rule our lives. This

composition helps to heal those cellular memories detrimental to our

growth and health, helping us to discover our own true needs and to honour

them.


Childhood

(combination of Bracken, Valerian, Charlock & Round Headed Leek)

A majority of us have difficulties affecting us as adults which have their

roots in our childhood experiences and conditioning. These issues can take

over our lives occasionally making us behave 'out of character'. This

composition helps to gradually dissolve these old patterns allowing us to

grow and develop without their influence on our lives and behaviour.


Confusion

(combination of Oak, Rosebay, Foxglove & Soapwort)

This composition is for when we feel confused and as if we have lost track

of where we should be heading. Our minds become over-active trying to

find a way out from the array of obstacles which seem to stand in our way.

This essence will help us to relax and view our present difficulties with a

more detached view, freeing us to deal with them positively.


Dependency

(combination of Oriental Poppy, Red Poppy, Apricot Poppy & Welsh Poppy)

There are times in everyone's life when we become dependent on

something or someone. The problem with dependencies is that they restrict

our freedom and ability to act, making us become slaves to our situation.

This composition helps us to break these over-dependent patterns.


Depression & Despair

(combination of Bluebell, Hawkweed Flowering Currant & Blackthorn)

There are times when we all feel depressed, times which seem to be

negative and beyond our control. Experiencing a horrendous situation can

turn this into despair. This essence tackles these times in a few different

ways. This essence is not intended to treat any form of clinical (chronic)

depression.


Energy Liberator

(combination of Early Purple Orchid, Wood Anemone & Monk's Hood)

To help free up energies that have been blocked by difficulties in the past.


Fears

(combination of Betony, Mahonia & Greater Celandine)

Fear can inhibit our lives and are often difficult to eradicate. They deny us

our freedom and enjoyment of life. This combination brings our fears out

into the open to be seen as they really are. They may look ferocious in dark

corners but when brought out into the light we realise they have no

substance or real power. These deep rooted states can come from our

childhood and the Childhood essence taken at the same time may be

helpful.


Grief

(combination of Yorkshire Fog, Sheep's Sorrel, Trailing St. John's Wort & Dog Rose)

This composition is for those suffering from the anguish of bereavement or

the loss of something precious. We need to be able to express the grief we

feel at times like this so that it does not become locked inside of us.


Grounding Essence

(combination of Early Purple Orchid, Ivy, Mediterranean Sage & Star of Bethlehem)

Sometimes we feel a little spaced out, perhaps due to travelling, the

effects of healing treatments or anything else that takes us away from our

normal comfortable situation. This composition helps us to keep our feet on

the ground and be fully in the present moment. This essence can be

invaluable to travellers, particularly those who travel long-distance and can

be useful to practitioners for keeping clients relaxed and at peace.


Insecurity

(combination of Butterbur, Milk Thistle, Moss & Sea Campion)

Feelings of insecurity can range from one off events to a continuing feeling

which will not go away. Whichever it is, the cause is the same - a lack of

personal power, a sense of not being in control of one's own destiny. What

we need to accomplish is a realisation of the things in life we can change

and there are some things we can't. It is a fear of the things we cannot

control which causes insecurity. This essence helps us to overcome these

feelings and take control only over the things that we can.


Liberation

(combination of Lesser Stitchwort, Scarlet Pimpernel & Wild Mallow)

This composition is for those who have become trapped by their

circumstances in life. Often it may be that there is a dominant friend or

partner who is causing the difficulties. There is a feeling of not being in

charge of your own life when this essence is needed.


Protection & Clearing

(combination of Black Locust, Scarlet Pimpernel, Lichen & White Cherry)

This composition helps to clear negative energies and protect us from

negative outside influences, while at the same time uplifting one's spirit.


Sadness & Loneliness

(combination of Compact Rush, Dog Rose & Honeysuckle)

Sadness and loneliness can have a devastating effect on our life. We can

feel totally dispirited and bereft. What we need a new viewpoint, a new

and transforming way of seeing the world. This essence is for those times

when we need comfort, love and reassurance. It encourages new

beginnings.


Self-esteem

(combination of Butterbur, Moss, Pine Cones & Witch Hazel)

Many people suffer from low self-esteem and it does not always show up as

subservience. Over-aggressive behaviour shows a lack of self-esteem just as

surely. This composition is for those who feel disempowered and are often

dominated by others because they feel unable to assert themselves in the

world. It helps bring out blocked off self-love.


Shock and Trauma

(combination of Star of Bethlehem, Ivy & Scabious)

This is the combination of choice for sudden or long-term shock and trauma.

When circumstances around us suddenly change, we can become very

shocked. Whatever the cause three things are needed to help us emerge

from our traumas as rapidly and easily as possible. Star of Bethlehem is for

immediate shock reaction, Ivy is to help us stay grounded and at ease and

Scabious is to help restore us with it's gentle healing properties.


Stuck in a Rut

(combination of Double Snowdrop, Marsh Thistle, Sumach & Rhododendron)

This is the essence for when we feel stagnated or trapped by the

circumstances around us. It is for those who have become bogged down by

life. They have become the victim of fixed routines and perhaps the desire

for security.


Tranquillity

(combination of Fuji Cherry, Heath Bedstraw & Tree Mallow)

Many of us do not lead a tranquil life, always being busy and not finding

peace within that busy-ness. This composition helps us to change our view

of life and to find peace in the storms of everyday living. The Tranquillity

composite brings calm to the over-active mind and helps us to bring

ourselves into the present moment.


Transition

(combination of Bistort, Single Snowdrop & Spring Squill)

The Transition composition essence is designed to help those who

experience difficulty as a result of major change in their life. These

changes may seem good or bad, both can be extremely stressful. This

essence is for when the past needs to make way for the new.


Unification

(combination of Forsythia, Norway Maple, Oak & Speedwell)

This composition helps to unify the mind-body-spirit, helping us to break

free of previous restricting beliefs and patterns.


Yang

(combination of Siberian Spruce, Yew, Nasturtium & Red Clover)

To achieve balance, the Yang qualities of a person need to fulfil certain criteria.

The fundamental property of Yang energy is personal power. It is

about making one's mark in the world. It is strong, steadfast and protective.

This energy can become too rigid and without the ability to yield when

needed, it makes us domineering and dogmatic.

This makes us vulnerable to opposition. There can be problems if the Yang

element is dominant and we need to change our view of the world. "Male

pride" is a typical reaction against accepting changes even when they are

both necessary and wise. We need to build bridges with our Yin side, so that

we become open to our intuition. Without this there will be unease within

our self, reflected in unease where relationships with others are concerned.


Yin

(combination of Larch, Marigold, Delphinium & Honesty)

Yin energy is about feminine power and intuition, a feeling for what is going

on beneath the surface. It is also about love, compassion and nurturing.

This energy needs to be balanced or intuition will become make-believe.

This composite helps us to unblock Yin energy and combine in balance with

Yang so that we are truly balanced. When we are in a state of balance we

are able to see the whole picture and act on it with insight as well as be

assertive with our needs in the right way.


Yin/Yang Balancer

(combination of Larch, Honesty, Delphinium, Siberian Spruce, Red Clover &

Nasturtium)

To balance the essential male and female energies and Yin/Yang qualities

within a person.



The Acupuncture Set


Earth Deficient

(combination of Bog Asphodel, Holly Leaf, Ivy & Milk Thistle)

For when the Earth element is deficient.


Earth Excess

(combination of Bladder Senna, Dog Rose, Hairy Sedge, Lichen & Mediterranean

Sage)

For when the Earth element is in excess.

Keywords for this element are sympathy, solidity, fertility, stability, security,

comfort, centred, sensual and nurturing.


Fire Deficient

(combination of Buttercup, Heath Bedstraw, Oxalis & Sacred Lotus)

For when the Fire element is deficient.


Fire Excess

(combination of Bluebell, Firethorn, Magnolia & Sea Campion)

For when the Fire element is in excess.

Keywords for this element are joy, vitality, ideas, enthusiasm, creativity,

intuition, warmth and inspiration.


Metal Deficient

(combination of Bistort, Bracken Alc., Charlock, Indian Balsalm & Ragwort)

For when the Metal element is deficient.


Metal Excess

(combination of Blackthorn, Bracken Aqueous, Cymbidium Orchid & Milk Thistle)

Keywords for this element are grief, substance, strength, structure, re-formable,

communication, letting go, efficiency, storage and cutting through.


Water Deficient

(combination of Betony, Bladder Senna, Compact Rush & Cyprus Rock Rose)

For when the Water element is deficient.


Water Excess

(combination of Dwarf Purple Vetch, Flowering Currant, Fuji Cherry, White Lotus

& Yorkshire Fog)

For when the Water element is in excess.

Keywords for this element are fears, clarity, willpower, rhythms, life purpose,

depth, still and calm.


Wood Deficient

(combination of Lilac, Lily of the Valley, Oak, Soapwort, Welsh Poppy & Spring

Squill)

For when the Wood element is deficient.


Wood Excess

(combination of Leopardsbane, Nasturtium, Red Poppy & Scarlet Pimpernel)

For when the Wood element is in excess.

Keywords for this element are anger, roots, strength, control, flexibility, vision

and decision making.


How to use:

Select the essences you require according to your circumstances. It is

recommended that you combine no more than 5 Bailey Essences at a time.

Place two drops of the selected essence(s) into a glass of water and sip a

little three times a day. If kept refrigerated, this will last up to three days

after which you will need to prepare a fresh batch.


It may be better to prepare a stock bottle. Fill a 10ml dropper bottle with

spring water (or 50% spring water and 50% vodka if it needs to keep for a

while) then add 2 drops of the essence(s) you have selected. In case of

alcohol intolerance, you can use sea salt instead. Just add 25% of sea salt to

the amount of water and shake the bottle until the salt has dissolved, add

the essence(s) as above. You can then take 3 drops from this bottle a day,

either directly on the tongue or in a little water.


A bottle will last around about three weeks if taken as directed above. The

whole bottle should be taken normally, though it is advisable for rapidly

changing circumstances to check every week if you are taking the correct

ones.


These essences are suitable for children, with no change in dose required.

Bailey Essences are also suitable for animals with the essences being put

onto food or into drinking water. Alternatively, you can put the drops

behind the ears of an animal or onto pulse points on children (and adults).

In the case of compositions, you should use them exactly as directed above

for single essences.




History of Bailey Flower Essences A complete range of Arthur Bailey Essences

By Dr. Arthur Bailey

As a child I was always drawn towards flowers. I found them fascinating with all their different colours, smells and shapes. To me they were beautiful and somehow mysterious. This love of nature was further stimulated by George Ringer, the husband of my grandmother's housekeeper. We used to go for long walks in the woods and on the fells near Grange-over-Sands and there were very few flowers or trees that he did not know by name. It was in many ways a magical time.

Then things changed. There was no place in the school curriculum for the study of nature. It was all the three "R"s, languages, science, etc. Gradually these things began to dominate my life. I took an interest in science and found it easy. It was a subject in which I could excel, so that decided my future. I became a scientist and chartered engineer. Eventually I became a Senior Lecturer in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Bradford University. My interest in dowsing and flower essences developed during this period and it all started by accident.

Early in 1966 I contracted Asian 'flu. It was a very bad epidemic and the 'flu was particularly virulent. I was left with severe toxic symptoms that the doctor called post-viral syndrome. Having nothing better to do, I read extensively. It was in one of the books that I read that I first came across water divining. This was in a largely autobiographical book by Beverly Nicholls. Having plenty of spare time on my hands, I tried it out. I had by this time discovered that more than water could be found, and that the general term for the phenomenon was called dowsing.

Not expecting anything to happen, I tried it out. Much to my surprise I discovered that it actually worked. This was finally proved without question when I discovered where the water supply came in from the road and where the tarred-over stop tap was located. I carried out a whole series of experiments, many of which were with the archaeology section at the university. I then set about a serious scientific investigation into the phenomenon - accepting nothing until I had verified it thoroughly. My dowsing worked time after time, both accurately and repeatedly. However, my scientific mind became very worried when I discovered that it still worked when "reason" said it should not. I even did a double-blind test on map-dowsing with complete accuracy. I detected the exact position of drains, water supply, two large stone soak-aways (which, although giving a dowsing reaction, I could not identify) and an underground stream. Very reluctantly I began to accept that there were things that existed that I had not dreamed possible. There was the uncomfortable fact that dowsing even seemed to contravene the "laws" of science. I finally concluded that there had to be at least one more "variable quantity" in the universe (so far unknown to science) for dowsing to be explicable. The problem is that with dowsing one is not necessarily restricted by time or distance. All very puzzling!

It was a homoeopathic doctor, the late Dr Aubrey Westlake, who finally helped me to recover from my post-viral symptoms (ME). I later read that his wife used dowsing to help him in the selection of homoeopathic and flower remedies. This started me off exploring the world of flower essence healing.

I bought a set of the Bach remedies in 1967 from the Bach Centre and, like Mrs Westlake, I dowsed for which remedies to take. It was around that time that I first met the late Major Bruce McManaway. To cut a long story short, he introduced me to laying-on-of-hands healing. I discovered that I could feel through my hands where people had physical problems. Not only that, but their health usually improved when I kept my hands on the places where I felt the reactions. This I found even more difficult to accept than dowsing! Gradually an increasing number of people came to me for help and I used both the Bach remedies and hand healing.

There were times when none of the Bach remedies seemed suitable for a particular client. Yet something inside me insisted that there were flowers that could help them. So early in 1968 I began to investigate other flowers for their curative properties. I started by dowsing over the plants in our large garden. Six of these gave very positive results. Essences were then prepared from them using Dr Bach's "Sun" method. As I was dowsing by this time for which essences to prescribe, I started dowsing over my own essences as well. I gave them to my clients when my dowsing gave a positive response. Rather to my surprise they helped a great deal, even though at that time I did not know what they were for! All my attempts to discover their properties met with a blank. Dowsing just gave a series of null answers. I realised that I must be asking the wrong questions, but I could not discover the right ones to ask. Certainly they were not for emotional states like the Bach ones.

However, the remedies obviously worked and the range steadily expanded, often in response to a particular client when no other essences were indicated.

I also discovered that some plants, like the Firethorn, gave good results when the fruits were used. For this type of plant material I found alcohol extraction to be the most effective. Indeed, there were some flowers which gave a better result with this method.

Initially I kept my discoveries to myself. This was due to self-doubt rather than secretiveness. However, once they had proved to be effective I began to give the information to others and started to sell the essences.

At this point I spent a considerable time agonising about what to call them. "The Yorkshire Essences" was one possibility - yet the flowers had come from many places, from Scotland to Cornwall. I therefore decided that, as I was taking responsibility for them and describing their properties, I should give them my name.

I had finally discovered the main properties of these "Bailey" essences through meditational insight. I realised that they were for attitudes of mind - how people see and relate to the world around them. They were therefore quite different from the Bach remedies. Indeed, it is our attitudes of mind that give rise to negative emotional states. As the series expanded I realised that there was far more to flower essences that I had dreamt possible. Gradually I came to realise through my own experience that we are all multi-dimensional beings. Therefore when we experience difficulties in our lives the root of our problems may not be in just the body-mind area. We need to take a much broader view.

The present range of Bailey essences is primarily concerned with personal growth and liberation. This does not mean that the essences cannot help physical illnesses - far from it. Yet their main emphasis is that of helping to integrate mind, body and spirit. We need to break the hold of old conditionings and beliefs which can so deny us our freedom. As these old patterns ease away, we need support and insight so that we can find our own true path in life.

Many of us are severely restricted in our freedom to live life as we would wish. These restrictions usually stem from childhood, when the development of true self-confidence is often stunted. As a result we also lack confidence in our innate spiritual natures.

These flower essences help us to open our eyes and see things as they really are; to let go of fears and to discover the real power that lies at the heart of each one of us; to discover more about ourselves than perhaps we ever dreamt possible. As I have discovered for myself, experience is far superior to belief. Beliefs are usually based on what other people have told us, and may be totally untrue. Personal experience, even though it can be misinterpreted, is a far surer path.

If, then, we are to find true happiness in this life, we need to discover our own true worth. It is here that the essences can help, suggesting to us how we need to change. They are not drugs so they do not force change, but they will help us to change if we are ready for change to take place. They are therefore gentle but persuasive in their action.

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