Bach Flower Essences Practitioner

  THE BLUE LOTUS "Nymphaea caerulea", better known as the blue lotus flower, is actually a gift to the world.  Originally found on the banks of the “River Nile”, the Nymphaea caerulea, also called the "blue lily", and also called “Sacred Blue Egyptian Lotus”, today it is found all over the world including the Indian sub-continent. This beautiful blue "flower" is considered sacred by Indians, especially the "Buddhists". Historians have always considered the blue lily symbolically rich and associated it with ancient "Egyptian culture". Egypt has carvings that depict the prominent usage of this flower for various purposes. The Blue Lotus Flower is well respected as a holistic substance for centuries, with its ability to enhance meditation and promote relaxation. In recent years this flower and its parts have been used in items such as perfumes. Traditionally, Blue Lotus was consumed after being soaked in warm water or wine. The dried fl...

  Mandala is a spiritual symbol in Buddhism and Hinduism. Mandalas have magical qualities that are intrinsic to its creation — no beginning and no end. Mandalas are often used as a meditative tool. When creating mandalas it’s a way to center ourselves and focus our thoughts. The meaning of the word mandala is a sacred circle and it signifies the cycle of life. Creating a mandala out of real flowers and flower parts is an ephemeral art that will wilt, die and return to the earth. This process is a very symbolic and theraputetic tool to connect to whatever we may be struggling with internally; help us gain perspective; and then let it go. – The most typical model mandala form is a square with four gates containing a circle with a central point. Mandala often has an outer circle. – This basic form can be found in many ancient mandalas but there are endless variations which all include flow. Materials: – Flowers, petals or leaves – Flat work surface How: – You can adhere to...

  You can use almost any herbs you’d like, but hardy herbs that hold their shape when they dry out, such as rosemary, sage, thyme, and bay leaf, work best. What You Need • 24-gauge floral wire • Double rail wreath frame (we used these from Maine Wreath Co. in 8 and 10 inches) • Fresh herbs (we used rosemary, thyme, and sage) • Ribbon Follow These Steps • Wrap the wire around the two rails of the wreath frame, spacing the wire at about 1-inch intervals. • Wash the herbs and dry them thoroughly. Note: Any moisture left on the leaves can cause them to mold quickly. • Gather the herbs into small bundles, cut to approximately the same length. We created bundles that were about 3 to 4 inches long and wide enough to hide the wreath frame underneath. Wrap the end of each bundle with floral wire, leave a 5- to 6-inch wire tail, then snip off the excess. • To attach each bundle to the wreath frame, tightly wrap the wire tail around the frame. Cover over the end of each bu...

Cornflower : A sweet-to-spicy clove-like flavour. Dahlia : Flavours range from water chestnut and spicy apple to carrot. Hibiscus : Great addition to fruit salads or to make a citrus-flavoured tea. Honeysuckle : Enjoy the nectar fresh, or use petals make a syrup, pudding, or a tea. Magnolia : The young flowers can be pickled or used fresh in salads. Nasturtium  : Tasting peppery, like watercress, these make a lovely salad addition. Pansy : Mild and fresh-tasting, they’re great in a green salad or as a garnish. Rose : Lovely in drinks, fruit dishes, jams, and jellies thanks to its delicate fragrance. Scented Geraniums :  The flavours range from citrussy to a hint of nutmeg. Cape Jasmine : Extremely fragrant, they’re ideal for pickling, preserving, and baking. 10 Unusual edible flowers Forget-Me-Knot : Delicious as a trail snack on its own or as a garnish. Sunflower : The mild nutty taste makes the petals good in salads or stir fries. Hollyhock : Remove the centre st...

  Not to be confused with flower essences, nevertheless where would we be without perfume? What are the origins of perfume? The word perfume today is used to describe scented mixtures and is derived from the Latin word "per fumus" meaning 'through smoke'. Many ancient perfumes were made by extracting natural oils from plants through pressing and steaming. The oil was then burned to scent the air. Perfume is simply a mastery of some of the most frequent scents, and the artful combination thereof to produce a unique smell for the individual. To understand perfume we would need to start at its inception back in the time of the ancient Egyptians. Egyptians were responsible for the origin of perfume with the earliest records dating from 2000BC, where incense was offered at the burial of mummies and perfume was believed to be the sweat of the sun god Ra. Other origins of perfume are thought to be Mesopotam...

Plants have been used as symbols for thousands of years. The Turks in the 17th century developed formal flower meanings, as a way for the concubine women who could not read or write to communicate with each other. In 1718 the wife of the British ambassador to Constantinople, Lady Mary Wortley Montague, wrote a letter expounding on the “Secret Language of Flowers” that she had discovered during her visits to Turkey. Europeans quickly picked up on the concept. In 1819 Louise Cortambert, under the pen name, Madame Charlotte de la Tour, wrote and published what seems to have been the first dictionary of the flower language entitled, Le Language des Fleurs. It was a small book, but it became a popular reference on the subject. During the Victorian era, the meaning and language of flowers became increasingly popular. Victorian women especially picked up the silent language that allowed them to communicate feelings and meanings that the strict propriety of the times would not allow. In 18...

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