Sunday, December 6, 2009

Hydrosol, Flower Essences and Homeopathy--The Real Story




Hydrosol, Flower Essences and Homeopathy

Since 2001 I have been studying the art of distillation and over the years I have had the privilege to be a part of the growing hydrosol movement. It is a pleasure to see more and more people becoming aware of the great benefits these herbal waters can provide. It is important to realize however that hydrosols--in and of themselves--are not energetic by nature or considered homeopathy anymore than adding water to concentrated orange juice creates a orange homeopathic remedy. They just aren't folks. Homeopathy is a form of alternative medicine, first proposed by German physician Samuel Hahnemann in 1796, that treats patients with heavily diluted preparations which cause effects similar to the symptoms presented. This is referred to as “like treating like.” Homeopathic remedies are prepared by serial dilution with shaking by forceful striking, which homeopaths term "succession," after each dilution it increases the energetic effect of the treatment. Homeopaths call this process "potentization". Dilution often continues until none of the original substance remains. It is possible to create a homeopathic remedy from a hydrosol by succussing and diluting however this information is required to be displayed on the label. 1x 2x or 3x are the most common succession ratios.

Flower essences on the other hand are aqueous extracts of the fresh flowers of various plants chosen for their effects on specific mental or emotional symptoms. These are created by sun-soaking the wild flower blossoms and adding a preservative such as alcohol. Bach flower essences are the most widely recognized essences of this kind because Dr. Edward Bach first discovered this technique and documented the extraordinary results he received form using these essences in his practice.

It is from this modality that our energetic remedies have evolved. We have discovered a natural process of combining the energetic quality of flower essences and formulating them within the distillation process. This proprietary process has been developed over many years to create a new and exciting type of energetic remedy that influence the external energy fields of the body while stimulating the limbic system through aromatherapy. Energy Essences are energetically infused hydrosol unlike anything else on the market. Click on the link below to learn more about our formulations.
Wild Ginger-Allspice
Lilikoi Dreams
Herbal Transition
Mint Hibiscus

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