Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of out most commonly asked questions about Wild Flower Essences
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Flower essences are a form of vibrational medicine that have been used around the world for nearly a century, originally developed by Dr Edward Bach in the 1930s.
Rather than working on the physical body, they work on an energetic level — capturing the energetic imprint of a flower in water, which is then preserved and prepared into a remedy.
They're subtle by nature, which is part of what makes them so lovely for children and sensitive souls. Think of them less like a switch being flicked, and more like a gentle hand on the shoulder — a quiet support for whatever emotional experience is coming up.
They won't sedate, override, or interfere — they simply offer a little energetic nudge in the right direction.
They are water based and contain NO essential oils or fragrance. There is no physical component of the flower left in the flower essence remedies (so are very non-reactive) and along with the carrier of pure distilled water, they simply contain the energetic imprint of the flower which can have an amazing effect on our energy body.
I work with native Australian wild flower essences as I believe they have a stronger frequency and work better in stronger personalities and constitutions. Flower essences are commonly used by naturopaths, acupuncturists, energy healers, kinesiologists, homeopaths, paramedics and by some mental health practitioners.
You know your child better than anyone — you don't need to be a naturopath to figure this out!
Start by tuning into what's going on for them emotionally right now. Are they struggling to wind down? Finding it hard to focus? Going through a big change? Having big feelings they can't quite manage?
Each product description is written to help you match the blend to what your child is experiencing, so have a read and trust your mum instinct. You can make your own pack or grab one of our most commonly bundled blend value packs
If you're still not sure, our Flower Essence Guide is a wonderful place to start, or feel free to message us through our website or social media pages and we'll help you find the right fit. 😊
Yes! Our Wild Flower Essences are gentle, natural vibrational remedies that have been used by families for decades.
They are free from artificial colours, flavours, and preservatives, and contain no active chemical compounds — making them a gentle option for the whole family, from ages 2 to 102!
Our flower essence mists are safe to use for all ages.
This is such a common question — and the honest answer is, it varies from person to person!
Some people/parents notice a shift quite quickly, while for others it's more of a gradual settling over time. Everyone is different, and so much depends on what's going on for them emotionally and what's happening in their world.
What we do know is that consistency is key. Using the blends regularly — rather than just in the tough moments — tends to give the best results.
We generally suggest giving it at least 4 weeks before making any judgement calls. Think of it less like a quick fix and more like a gentle, ongoing support.
It's also important to note that other changes will be happening, not just the changes you are looking for! Shifting emotions is like peeling an onion, there are so many layers! So you might be watching for behavioural changes in one area which might still be coming...and the change has actually started somewhere else (maybe less obvious?) so it's good to keep a diary or a watch out for change in all areas!
Ha — we hear this one a lot! The good news is there are a few easy ways to get them in without a battle.
The great news is that they are water based so the texture of water, have a very subtle taste and the doe is only 7 drops! Most kids (even the fussy ones!) are happy to take them straight but you can also use them:
- In their water bottle — just add the drops to their water bottle and they'll never know
- In any beverage — drop them into water, juice, or even a smoothie
- In the bath — add 7 drops to bathwater for a relaxing alternative
Fussy kids are kind of our speciality around here, so don't stress — there's always a way to make it work! 😄
We get it — when you've tried something new and it hasn't quite landed, it's frustrating.
The first thing we'd suggest is reaching out to us! Sometimes it's simply a matter of trying a different blend, adjusting how you're using it, or giving it a little more time. We want to make sure you find what works for your family, so we're always happy to help troubleshoot.
Our Flower Essence Guide is also a great resource if you want to double-check you've chosen the right blend for what's going on and for some people, they may require a custom blend which is individually formulated for specific needs.
Please note that as these are natural wellness products, we're unable to offer returns — but we genuinely want you to find your perfect match, so don't hesitate to get in touch via our website or social media pages. 💛
Yes! Our wild flower essence blends are safe to use alongside medications and supplements. They are vibrational remedies that contain no active chemical compounds, so they work quite differently to conventional medicine or supplements.
If concerned, please check with your doctor, naturopath, or healthcare provider as they are always the best person to guide you on what's right for you and your family.
When taken at the recommended dosage of 7 drops twice daily, the 30ml size bottle will last approximately 3 weeks and 50ml size will last you 5 weeks.
Yes, they are totally safe to take in pregnancy and breastfeeding and in fact we have a range specifically for emotional support during pregnancy, breastfeeding and post partum called The Becoming Collection.
The question of whether flower essence blends are essential oils comes up a lot and the answer is no!
Wild flower essence remedies are very different to essential oils and have no fragrance whatsoever.
Essential oils are the extracted oil of the flower whereas flower essences are the vibrational imprint of the whole flower captured in water and then preserved with a small amount of alcohol.
They have no smell and very little taste and are more similar to a homeopathic remedy, which are also known as energy or vibrational remedies. Unlike most essential oils, flower essences are safe and designed for internal consumption.
Our flower essence MISTS do contain essential oils so they do have lovely fragrances. They are for spraying around yourself and your space and are not for oral use.
This is probably my most commonly asked question because when people see all the blends they often want them all!
You might be drawn to a particular blend for you or your child based on the name of the blend or a review you have seen. By reading the product description, this should help you determine if that blend is needed in your household. I’ve also got many value packs for you to choose from which are blends that are bundled together for my most commonly requested needs such as my Calm Kids pack or my Essential Mum Pack.
If you are unsure of what to choose or need more specific help, then I recommend a custom made blend which involves answering a questionnaire so we can work on your specific needs and wants for you or your child.
Please get in touch with us if you are unsure as we can always point you in the right direction!
Yes! You can definitely take more than one blend at a time and I suggest choosing the blend/s that you or your child are needing most right now (this could be your custom blend or 2 ready made blend that is most accurate for you at this time) and take those blends together twice daily, morning and afternoon.
You can also take other ready made blends throughout the night or day on an ‘as needed’ basis. For example, if feeling upset, you can take Help blend as needed or if noticing negative self talk, take the Self Love blend etc. And you can also pop 7 drops in your water bottle that can be sipped on during the day.
Check out this blog post too for more on Getting The Most Out Of Your Flower Essence Blends and it covers taking more than one too.
Flower essences are vibrational natural remedies that work in subtle but powerful ways by adding a new and different frequency to our own energy field.
Very simply, they offer an energetic release of stored emotions — those invisible "road blocks" that can sit in our subconscious and keep us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unable to make the changes we're craving in our thoughts and behaviours.
Life is busy and stressful, and over time we all accumulate emotional weight that can quietly get in the way of feeling balanced and at ease. Flower essences gently work to shift and release those stored emotions, supporting the body's own natural desire to return to a state of harmony and balance.
There are so many things that my Flower Essence remedies can support you and your family with. From letting go of emotions that aren't serving you — like anger, fear, confusion, frustration, negative self-talk, doubt, overwhelm and restlessness — to supporting a more positive mindset, better focus, and generally just feeling a lot lighter, clearer and calmer.
Basically, anything that's going on for you or your child right now is usually just a build-up of stagnant energy from emotions that weren't properly expressed at the time — whether that's because you didn't know how, or simply didn't have the space to process them.
Flower Essences offer gentle energetic support to help those emotions shift and move, so you can get back to feeling more like yourself.
Slow Down blend is primarily for feelings of agitation, scattered thoughts and behaviour, feeling overwhelmed, impatient and not being able to slow down racing thoughts.
Sweet Dreams is primarily for relaxing the mind, helping to switch off and increase the chance of a deeper rest. Both can be used for similar outcomes and even used in conjunction.
You may find that one works better for you than the other as they each have different flower essences in them and some will work with your vibrations better than others. If both product descriptions speak to you, I advise using both together.
The dose is 7 drops morning and night until the bottle is gone. Best taken on rising and just before bed. They can also be taken as often as needed during the day or night. They can even be taken in tea, coffee, water, juice, smoothie or in your water bottle throughout the day and the dose is still 7 drops when used this way.
To avoid contaminating the dropper, hold the dropper above your mouth and drop in 7 drops under tongue or straight in the mouth. Some people are happier to fill 1/4 of the dropper and squirt that amount in at once (which is around 7 drops worth). Similarly, if giving the drops to your child, hold dropper above their mouth so the dropper doesn't go in the mouth.
With custom blends I recommend that you complete the first bottle and see how you feel on completion. If you notice the same things we were addressing with your blend are coming back then I definitely recommend getting a refill of your custom blend and continuing to do this as long as it’s needed.
It’s the same with the ready made blends, however you may be taking these more on an ‘as needed’ basis which is fine and if working that way for you, keep it up! I do recommend taking them daily and if you are not seeing the results you were after by taking them sporadically, then definitely increase to twice daily as well as ‘as needed’.
Sometimes it’s hard to notice change especially if it’s happening slowly and so I recommend keeping a diary and keeping track of how you feel each day. You may even want to rate how you coped or felt out of 10 each day. This is a good way to look back and track to see how your blend has changed things for you or your child.
The main difference is that the mists also contain essential oils and are to be used around yourself to treat your energy fields and your personal spaces. The blends do not contain essential oils and are for oral use to treat your energy body, straight in the mouth or in a beverage.
Both! The most targeted way of using flower essences are with the oral blends (taken twice daily) and the use of the flower essence mists really helps enhance these vibrational shifts. The mists can also be used at times when the blends can't be taken orally for whatever reason (eg. child in the middle of a melt down!) The blends and mists work really well together so if you can, use both!
I learnt about flower essences within my Naturopathy studies which I started in 1997 and I just clicked with them straight away. I made them an important part of my practice when working in clinic as I never believed in sending my client home with herbs and supplements alone as that would be denying them what I consider the most important part of healing – the emotional healing.
Now, the essences are something I offer online, in ready made formulas and I still offer custom made blends via an online questionnaire. Along with food as medicine, they have probably been the most important modality to me in my studies especially in terms of helping people reach major breakthroughs with their emotional health.
This is different for everyone. The ready made blends such as the Help Blend and Slow Down Blend can have an immediate effect as well as longer lasting effects. Custom blends can be felt immediately or may take a few days for you to notice changes. Some people notice a difference after a couple of weeks and some notice when the blend has been completed as they feel different once stopping them (which often means a refill is needed).
The more often you take your blends, the greater effect they will have, as each time you take them, you are effectively ‘topping up’ the essences frequency in your body, which allows the essences to have a longer lasting and more noticeable effect.
This is an option where you purchase from the custom blend menu and once purchased, you then receive a questionnaire via e-mail. Your answers are assessed and we put together a specific formula based on your needs and what you are trying to achieve. Your answers are kept in a strictly confidential file and deleted as soon as your formula is made although we keep the actual formula stored in your account if you need a refill down the track (recommended). You will also be sent follow up e-mails and the option to purchase a refill if you need more time on this blend. This is a very targeted approach to making changes in yours or your child’s emotional health.
The reason I advise to take your blends at least twice daily is to keep those frequencies topped up in the body. They still have an effect if taken just the once, or even when needed, but when really trying to work on certain issues and emotions, the more drops you are taking the better the affect.
There is not really a best time to take your drops but I find that taking them upon waking in the morning and again before bedtime are good times, as you can start to form a habit at these times and then be less likely to forget them. And you can use the blends on an ‘as needed’ basis as well for example Focus right before an exam, or Help after a shock or traumatic event.
Yes, flower essences are very safe long term as they are vibrational remedies with no physical build up of ingredients occurring in the body.
The ethanol is just used as the preservative and it’s used in a very minimal amount. All flower essences, liquid herbal and homeopathic preparations usually contain a form of alcohol as their preservative and I have chosen organic cane ethanol for mine as it is less reactive, has no gluten and is milder in taste. Most other brands of flower essences use brandy which has quite a strong flavour and my kids didn't like it so I came up with this as an alternative.
It is the safest and purest way to preserve the flower essence, I have used them through pregnancy and breastfeeding and given them to my children since they were young. Should you have any questions about the effects of minute amounts of alcohol in your given situation, please consult a medical professional.
Occasionally we will have people tell us that they are feeling worse since starting the blends or that their child's behaviour or sleep has worsened after starting. This is actually a great sign as it means we have hit on the right vibrations for that person!
What can happen is that as we are shifting old stored energy or emotions, they can be felt all over again! This is a very safe release of some old emotional blocks from the past and while they don't feel that great at the time, the result of them unblocking is so worth it!
Some people also find that they are dreaming more vividly and again this can be emotions being released from the subconscious. Persisting through this time will help you feel calmer, lighter and clearer.
So if you or your child seem worse than usual in the initial stages of taking the flower essences, be gentle, use some Help blend to calm down the shifting energies (Help blend is a great all round settler of energy) and keep going!
Some people just immediately feel calmer, happier or lighter on the blends which is obviously great too. We are all different and so are our energy bodies!
Customer care
Generally around 2-4 working days. It can take a little longer for regional areas but there is also the option of express post which gets to most places within 1-2 working days. Of course, there can be postage delays of these time frames beyond our control due to lockdowns etc.
Custom made blends can take a little longer but they are generally formulated within 1-3 working days and then ready for postage to you.
If you have sent us an e-mail, filled out a website contact form or asked us a question via message on social media, we respond pretty quickly between the hours of 9am - 5pm on weekdays. Outside of those hours, we will get back to you ASAP the following weekday morning.
Our Head Office and all of our production is created in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
We recommend storing your blends in a cool dark place away from direct sunlight and once opened, please use within 6 months.
They have an expiry of 12 months when they are sent to you but as we use such a minimal amount of preservative, we do recommend using them within 6 months once opened and exposed to oxygen.
To ensure their longevity, please keep your blends stored at a temperature under 28 degrees (pop them in the fridge if it's consistently hotter than this every day where you live) and prevent the dropper from touching the mouth or any saliva.