How to use our Flower Essences
All our flower, gem, environmental, and combination essences can be used both internally and externally. All of the essences we offer are bottled at the stock level of dilution, and each one has been individually hand-potentized with care.
Start by selecting the essences that feel right for you. There are several ways to do this. You can use pendulum analysis, kinesiology (muscle testing), intuitive selection, or reading the essence descriptions and noticing which ones resonate with you. Or a combination of methods of course.
Trust your intuition—it’s your best guide. You may also find it helpful to involve a practitioner or a trusted friend in the selection process. Read more about how to select essences.
How to Use Essences Internally
There are three main ways to take essences internally. Keep in mind: it’s not about the amount you take, but how often you take it. For example, taking a full dropper is not more effective than taking just 4 drops. Similarly, taking essences 10 times a day isn’t necessarily better than 4 times. In most cases, 4 times a day is enough and effective.
Here are your options:
1. Make a Dosage Bottle. Fill a clean 1-ounce glass dropper bottle with spring water and add 2 drops of each selected essence. To preserve the solution, add 10–20% brandy. If you prefer an alcohol-free option, you can use vegetable glycerin instead.
Dosage: Take 4 drops under the tongue, 4 times a day. Don’t have dosage bottles at home? Find them in our online store.
2. Add them to a glass of water. Add 2 drops of each essence to a glass of water and sip from this glass 4 times a day.
3. Directly from the stock bottle. Put 2 drops under your tongue straight from the stock bottle 4 times a day. This can be effective for some, but may feel too intense for others. Go with what feels right for you.
Duration of Use: For best results, take your chosen essence(s) consistently for at least 3–4 weeks.
How to Use Essences Externally
All of the Alaskan Essences can be enjoyed externally too! You can blend them into your favorite massage oils, lotions, or creams—or add them to a warm bath for a relaxing, restorative experience. Read this blog 'Creative Ways to Use Essences'.
They’re also wonderful for refreshing your space. Just add a few drops to an indoor fountain or humidifier, or create a simple spritzer to mist around your home or workspace. To make a spritzer: Fill a spray bottle with filtered or distilled water, then add 2 drops of each essence you’ve chosen, plus a few drops of your favorite essential oils if you'd like. To help preserve the blend, you can add a small amount of clear alcohol. We also have ready to use sprays!
Using the Essences with Animals
You can prepare dosage bottles for animals just like you would for people (see directions above). Many animals are often more sensitive to vibrational essences than humans, so they usually don’t need them for as long.
To give essences, simply add 4 drops from the dosage bottle into their water dish each time you fill it. If your animal isn’t able to take essences orally, you can put the drops in a spray bottle and gently mist the area around them. Read more about animals.