After years of making flower essences I received a strong message to develop combinations of essences to address concerns vital to many of us. This rose up from the experience of working with clients and noticing that certain situations or challenges responded well to certain combinations of essences. Some of the concerns I have been working with are: strengthening personal protection from the stress and rush of our society, renewing our faith in ourselves, remembering the joy to be found in the simple rhythms of life. These combinations address a wide range of needs from trauma recovery to healing old patterned responses to simply wishing to rebalance or adjust a mood or to reach greater personal sovereignty.

ALERT AND ALIVE - This essence is for whenever one is drowsy at inconvenient times.  Helpful for driving, long days, and situation when one has trouble staying present.  Use for a particular occasion or for a longer period if one is drowsing through life.  Do not use it to maintain a life that is out of balance and doesn't contain enough rest and relaxation.  (Clematis "Ernest Markham", Clary Sage, Horseradish, Nasturtium)

BOUNDARIES - (From the Children's/Inner Child Kit) To aid in recognizing and respecting boundaries. Strengthens a child's/adult's protective shield to shut out excessive stimuli from the surrounding world without shutting out the impact of their actions. (see Master Yarrow/Safe Boundaries for an essence that is just about one's own boundaries)( contains: Moonshine Yarrow, Spiderwort, Pink Yarrow, Borage, Sage, Chinese Forget-Me-Not, Monkshood)

CALM TIME - (From the Children's/Inner Child Kit) Calming and relaxing after an exciting day or for stress and rush relief. To lose that scattered feeling. To clam jangling nerves. Can also be used for a longer time to correct a general imbalance. (Borage, Chamomile, Dandelion, Lavender, Angelica)

CHILD GLOW - (From the Children's/Inner Child Kit) This essence is from the Inner Child Kit and is useful for any age. It supports the gaiety, innocence and journey of discovery that life is all about. Brings cheer, lightness, and the renewal of faith and hope. Especially of use for the person who has forgotten how to take joy in day-to-day life. (Autumn Flowering Cherry, Lily of the Valley, Lovage, Penstemon "Elfin Pink", Red Hollyhock)

CONCEPTION - (From the Childbearing Kit) A combination to help connect with the new soul, to feel your fertility and understand how to open your heart and body to a baby. (Blackberry, Clary Sage, Houseleek, Queen of the Prairie, Rhubarb, Summer Squash)

CREATIVE FLOW - An essence combination useful for all creative processes: artistic, literary and even creative decision making. Helps dissolve blocks and keep you in touch with your divine inspiration. Also helps you keep your sense of humor in the process, be spontaneous and take risks. (Borage, Houseleek, Crested Iris, Iris 'Carrie Lee', Iris 'Flight of the Butterflies', Iris sibirica-purple and Scallion)

EMERGENCY RELIEF - (From the Trauma Kit) This essence has a strong, deeply resonating vibration and is used for severe crisis. It will work powerfully to heal the trauma on all levels, support emotional balance, awaken the bodies own healing energies, bring courage, protect the soul from negative energies if it has left the body, encourage the soul to remain with the body, and if it has not, help the body/soul fusion process. This combination is most useful for acute conditions or physical trauma. (Blackberry, Borage, Cauliflower, Clematis "Ernest Markham", Comfrey Holly, Moonshine Yarrow, Red Clover, St. John's Wort, Self Heal)

EXALTATION OF FLOWERS - I was guided to make this combination of 56 essences after hearing about a similar remedy made in Scotland that was amazingly effective in curing all sorts of ills. I reflected upon this tale for eight weeks before making "Exaltation of Flowers." I tried 7 drops in a glass of water every night for 5 nights, and then awakened to the realization that I felt an inner crystalline clearness, greater independence and a coherence in my ability to skillfully handle whatever life may bring with strength and integrity of spirit. It also seems to rebalance co-dependent behavior patterns.  It helps balance the chakra system.  The testimonial page has some information from a medical empath about this essence.

GRIEVING - This is an essence for those facing loss in their life. It addresses all type of loss; loss from death; the loss of a relationship; the loss of a dream; and the lost chance to be a child due to a dysfunctional family life. It addresses the fear of not being loved enough, nostalgia for the past, feeling cut adrift from someone or something close to us, and the guilt that maybe if we had done something differently. Grieving supports letting go, the return of courage, letting memories flow through the heart and release, and the restoration of emotional calmness and stability. Enveloping and soothing. This essence has been helping people release their whole lifetime reservoir of grief and yet it seems to release it painlessly, keeping the ego out of the process. (Bleeding Heart, Borage, Chamomile, Honeysuckle-White, Hyssop, Sweet Pea, White Bleeding Heart, White Foxglove)

HEALER - For survivors of abuse in childhood and or adulthood including sexual abuse. This combination helps to clear the guilt for those who feel they must somehow have been responsible for the abuse, helps cleanse the shame, helps you to live in the present and believe that you deserve more positive interactions in your life. Useful for those who are not yet well grounded in their bodies because it has never felt safe to be in their bodies. (Clematis 'Ernest Markham', Crabapple, Crested Iris, Hyssop, Tree Peony, White Bleeding Heart and Money Plant-white)

INITIATIVE - (From the Children's/Inner Child Kit) Independence, self reliance. To encourage exploration of the surrounding world; supports the joy of learning. Useful for someone disinterested in their surroundings. (Blackberry, Clematis 'Ernest Markham', Golden Marguerite, Horseradish, Money Plant)

INTERESTING TIMES / LIFE'S TRANSITIONS - This is a timely combination for these years. As we start to experience a shift in human and planetary consciousness much of what is familiar and safe feeling is falling away. Many relationships are dissolving, jobs that offered security are being lost, and many pieces of information are coming our way that change our whole foundation of beliefs. Painful issues are refusing to be swept under the rug, demanding that we look at them now so that we can move on to the next step. Take this essence to find the strength and courage to move through, repair your auric shield, renew your hope, heal your pain, soothe your nerves, and be a catalyst for your growth. (Borage, Comfrey, Horseradish, Master Yarrow, Penstemon, Red Hollyhock, Valerian)

LABOR OF LOVE - (From the Childbearing Kit) Let this essence combination assist your labor's efficiency by encouraging you to let go and surrender to the power and intensity of the process; to clear away blocks, to help you let go of pregnancy and accept motherhood. (Campanula latifolia, Caraway, Corsican Mint, Heucherella, Lady's Mantel, Pale Corydalis, 6-Peopnies, Tree Peony)

LIVING WITH SOUL - An essence to support the fullest embodiment of our higher self in day-to-day life.  TO carry forth that light and live in our centered fullness of Godself; as it is our birthright, as an inspiration to others, and to help hold the vibration in difficult situations. (Cosmos, Iris ³Flight of the Butterflies², Lavender, Pink Lady¹s Slipper,Purple Mullein,  Sage, Snow Queen Iris, Sunflower, Water Hyacinth, White Mullein)

LOVED AND WELCOMED - This essence was developed first for adopted children but it became immediately clear that this is applicable to anyone who did not feel loved and welcomed by their biological family or society.  This essence supports the ability to heal and integrate on all levels - emotional, physical, mental, energetic, and karmic.  Essential to shifting from : codependent, lonely, fearful, abandonment, survival mode to being able to trust, feel connected, nurtured, protected, unconditionally loved, peaceful, content and that needs are being met.  Useful to soothe and heal childhood trauma, deep emotional pain, grief and unshed tears.  Helpful for emptiness, hollowness, broken heart.  Brings a sense of centeredness, free flowing heart energy, the ability to contact and release deep emotions and remain intact.  Helps to shift from fear of loss or lack of love to being able to fully experience feeling loved, lovable and loving.  Limitless love. Unconditional love.  Brings forth one's angelic grace.  (Angelica, Baptisia, Crested Iris, Holly, Motherwort, Money Plant - White, Rose Campion, White Bleeding Heart)

LUNAR INTUITION - assists receptivity to intuitive wisdom and guidance that can happen during menstruation or powerful astrological phases such as full moons and planetary conjunctions. Helps to appreciate and utilize this time when the layers between us and our higher selves are more translucent. During this time, glory in bringing wisdom into your life and give yourself the space that you need in this less protected state. For times when one feels emotionally vulnerable or "raw". (Bedstraw, Blood- root, Forget-Me-Not, Moonshine Yarrow, Mugwort, Pale Corydalis, Peony-white single, White Tulip)

MASTER YARROW / SAFE BOUNDARIES - This combination is a master healer of the auric shield. It brings protection from energies and emotions that inappropriately invade your personal boundaries. This often will test positive for hyperactive individuals, those who are too sensitive to be comfortable in day-to-day life, and those undergoing chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or strong drug therapies. In this busy world this essence is helpful for everybody to support comfort, ease and wholeness and is critical to those who have the gift and challenge of being particularly sensitive. (Moonshine Yarrow, Pink Yarrow, Red Yarrow, Yarrow, Yarrow "Paprika")

MOTHER AND CHILD - (From the Childbearing Kit) Body-Soul fusion for the baby, helps the baby maintain conscious awareness during birth and stabilize the soul and body. (Asparagus, Baptisia, Blessed Thistle, Cauliflower, Corsican Mint, Malva zebrina, Self Healt, Sweet Pepper)

MOTIVATION - This essence combination makes you actually want to tackle that project you've been putting off. Helps you focus on the project and do it efficiently. Please note - if you take it and sit down in front of a cluttered desk, you won't be going to bed until everything is done, so forget an early night. Use just 1 or 2 doses when faced with a project or for a cycles of 2-4 weeks if facing more generalized procrastination. (Blackberry, Clematis 'Ernest Markham', Buttercup, Horseradish, Malva Zebrina, Penstemon, Shasta Daisy)

NEW FAMILY - (From the Childbearing Kit) Helps integrate all members of the family into a cohesive unit. Take once a day in water, preferably all at the same time, perhaps with a family wish spoken out loud....an affirmation. (Angelica, Borage, Houseleek, Lemon Lily, Trout Lily)

PREGNANCY TONIC - (From the Childbearing Kit) Use during pregnancy to help with the added strains of pregnancy. Encourages optimum efficiency in the body's systems. (Black Cohosh, Bloodroot, Burdock, Garlic, Lavender, Lilac (Deep Purple), Peony (Double Pink), Squash, Tomato, Yarrow)

PRENATAL HEAL - (From the Childbearing Kit) To heal fears and traumas of previous or own births, and feeling of inadequacy of mothering ability. Helps you to visualize motherhood. (Catmint, Dogwwod, Lady's Mantle, Motherwort, Snow Queen Iris, Tree Peony, White Bleeding Heart)

PRE-TRAUMA - (From the Trauma Kit) For known upcoming traumatic events; surgery, harsh physical conditions, difficult relatives scheduled to visit, etc. Helps to stabilize you on all levels (physical, emotional, mental and spiritual) and maintain emotional and psychic protection. (Garlic, Chamomile, Red Clover, St. John's wort, Moonshine Yarrow, Borage, Sweet Pepper)

POST TRAUMA HEALING - An essence to relieve a sense of extreme terror and/or fear.  For trauma survivor¹s flashbacks as well as for initial recovery from trauma.  Helpful for survivors of violent crimes, domestic violence, war, and other traumas.  Use to ease Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome.  (Okra, Moonshine Yarrow, Lotus, Angelica, Rock Rose, Red Clover, Black Hollyhock)

RECEIVING LOVE - This is an essence that teaches us how to let love in, to recognize love and welcome it, and to feel comfortable receiving love. Useful for many; especially those who did not get a chance in childhood to experience this dynamic and therefore find it a foreign feeling. (Primrose, Globe Thistle, Rue, Blessed Thistle, Lovage, Rose Campion, Horseradish)

RE-ENTER LIFE - (From the Trauma Kit) To redirect a life after a traumatic experience. Pulls your energy and focus back into the 'NOW'. Get back into what you were doing when your life was interrupted by the traumatic event. (Clematis Ernest Markham, Purple Loosestrife, Dill)

RELAXATION - For jangling nerves stretched to the limit. For those who feel frazzled, emotionally taut and out of control. For times when too many words are running through the mind in hob-nailed boots. (Chamomile, Dandelion, Lavender, Lilac-double white, Moonshine Yarrow, Nasturtium, Snow Queen Iris and Valerian)

RELEASE TRAUMA - (From the Trauma Kit) to release the residues of trauma, to be taken for a few days at 3 mos., 6 mos., and 12 mos., after the trauma, to cleanse the system of the unresolved feelings that cause 'after shocks'. For severe trauma you may need to take it on the 2nd and 3rd year anniversaries as well. (Self-Heal, Garlic, Lovage)

RESTFUL SLEEP - This is a wonderful sleep essence for those who experience tension and mental stress that keeps them from getting the restful sleep they need.  Carrying the warm enveloping energies of Crested Iris, this essence helps one feel cradled in the Universe.  Other essences are included to soothe a restless mind, calm nerves and help bring one out of an overly mental state and back down into the physical body to relax. (Chamomoile, Crested Iris, Dandelion, Lavender, Mugwort, Nasturtium, Valerian)

SAFE BOUNDARIES - This is the same formula as ³Master Yarrow².  See full description under that name.

SUMMER SOLSTICE - This essence was made on the day of Summer Solstice using 63 different varieties that were flowering in the gardens of the farm. It is one of the strongest essences that I have ever put my hands near. It has to do with peak experiences and putting your "all" out into the world without holding back reserves. Good for performers to use before a performance, or for anyone to use for a day or night of high-energy activities.

SWEET SLEEP - This essence was developed for adopted children originally but has proved very helpful for anyone with these issues no matter of age.  Bed and sleep time can be frightening and lonely times.  Fears, bad dreams, abandonment issues, trauma, vulnerability, grief and loss can ll be enhanced by the darkness and physical separation from caregivers.  This essence supports safe and healthy sleep by providing protection of the soul during dreams, by helping one to feel whole and safe, connected and nurtured, fully and joyfully present, trusting that needs will be met and that the caregivers will still be there when one awakens.  Optimism, good humor, faith and hope are inspired.  Take at bedtime or when tension starts to build around the approaching bedtime.  May be useful to build some quieting down time into the bedtime or late day schedule.  (Crested Iris, Ivory Hollyhock, St. John¹s Wort, White Bleeding Heart, White Foxglove)

TRAUMA-EASE - (From the Trauma Kit) Take after a harrowing experience or for a chronic condition such as disease or long term physical trauma. This helps to stabilize you on all levels and maintain the connection between soul and body that can be severed by trauma. Very helpful for those facing life-threatening states of illness or long term physical or emotional trauma. (Self-Heal, Comfrey, Snap Pea, Angelica, Borage)

TRAUMA RELIEF - (From the Children's/Inner Child Kit) For pre- or post-birth trauma. To heal wounds from current or past lifetimes. If trauma is suspected or known, this essence combination may be used for 28 days, or longer if needed. (St. Johns Wort, Borage, Crested Iris, White Bleeding Heart, Comfrey, Pea, Self Heal)

VISION QUEST - To aid in reception of vision guidance and to help align with the earth's energy... of particular use for individuals planning a vision quest or wilderness solo. Will also help you translate the vision that comes to you. Use this combination before meditation or 4 times a day in the week before and during your vision quest. This combination includes one non-flower essence. It is an essence that I was guided to make from a set of engraved Rose Quartz Rune stones; the stones used as oracles in the Celtic tradition. (Bloodroot, Daffodil 'Ice Follies', Forget-Me-Not, Nasturtium, Purple Bee Balm and White Foxglove, Rose Quartz Runes)

VITAL BALANCE - This combination works on a lot of levels, nurturing and protecting your auric shield, bringing clarity and sharpness to the soul's vibration, fostering the connection between oneself and the vital earth energy and clearing away blocks that prevent healing. Useful for viral or bacterial illness and also as a preventative. Many love this essence's gift of preventing illness. (Crabapple, Horseradish, Moonshine Yarrow, Pansy, Rosemary, Scallion, Tomato and Wild Ginger)

WORTHINESS - (From the Children's/Inner Child Kit) This is an essence that encourages healthy self esteem, balance, and a sense of one's worth. Usually an issue with deep roots in the childhood this essence is for both children and adults.  Crucial for those who missed the childhood stage of identity formation and are working towards wholeness now. (Grape Hyacinth, Lemon Lily, Money Plant, Pear, Phlox, Purple Loosestrife, Trout Lily, Woodland Phlox)

Copyright Kathrin Woodlyn Bateman 2008

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