White clover (Trifolium repens) is a small perennial plant with trifoliated dark green leaves and white flowers. This herb grows in lawns and fields. It has been sacred for the Celts and is supposed to protect against bad magic. White clover leave plays a role of good luck omen: the one who found 4 leafed clover will be blessed by luck and God’s protection. For centuries, white clover flowers and seeds have been used for producing white clover flower essence which has a number of therapeutic properties and benefits. (more…)
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White Clover Flower Essence
July 26th, 2010 
Katy 
Posted in Herbal Essences 
Tags: white clover, white clover essence, white clover flower essence 
1 Comment »Orange Flower Essence
June 7th, 2010 Katy 
Orange Flower Essence is a dilute extract of orange tree blossoms (Citrus sinensis) known for their amazing aroma and important role in aromatherapy as a natural calming agent. Orange tree originates from China and the Far East, and for many centuries its fruit have been used as excellent natural food packed with vitamins, as well as for various culinary and medicinal purposes. Orange flower essence is widely used in aromatherapy and has a great significance in cultures of many nations of the world: in particular, orange tree blossoms symbolize good fortune, purity and virginity, etc. (more…)
Posted in Herbal Essences Tags: orange blossom, orange flower essence, orange tree blossoms 4 Comments »Saint John’s Wort Flower Essence
April 22nd, 2010 Katy 
St. John’s Wort (Hypericum) is a perennial plant with bright sunny yellow flowers, which is native to North America, Western Asia and Europe. This plant has not only medicinal values but an important spiritual meaning: it is regarded as a powerful solar energy adept and as a remedy that can protect against negative spirits. Saint John’s Wort flower essence is rich in hypericin, tannic acid, phanolic acids, flavonoids, and a composition of essential oils. (more…)
Coltsfoot Flower Essence
March 9th, 2010 Katy 
Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) is a valuable medicinal herb and an excellent herbal remedy for those who suffers from frequent colds and other respiratory ailments. This is one of the best known natural remedies for whooping cough, which can be used as a tea, herbal essence or extract, pills, supplements and so on. Coltsfoot flower essence can provide our body with such useful elements and nutrients as potassium, zinc, manganese, calcium, copper, iron, as well as vitamins C, B, A and P, tannin, flavonoids and others. (more…)
Posted in Herbal Essences Tags: coltsfoot, coltsfoot extract, Coltsfoot Flower Essence, coltsfoot tea No Comments »Lavender Extract and Lavender Oil
February 15th, 2010 Katy 
Lavender extract is quite a popular herbal remedy derived from the flowers of Lavandula officinalis. Lavender extract has been used for centuries as an effective natural cleansing agent, anti-inflammatory and soothing ingredient. Usually, the finest and the highest quality lavender extracts contain water, alcohol and the purest Lavender oil. Such extracts are very versatile and can be used with a great variety of purposes, from therapeutic to culinary. (more…)