Heal with Essence

Heal with Essence Filomena Bach flower & reiki practitioner. Sharing knowledge of bach flowers, reiki & their benefits

In a small village high in the hills of the Algarve is Alta Mora where Almond blossom blooms and a festival is held to c...
01/03/2026

In a small village high in the hills of the Algarve is Alta Mora where Almond blossom blooms and a festival is held to celebrate.

This year it was a little late, due to the bad weather we had at the start of February. We did a 6km hike around the valley to find the trees still in bloom, sadly not so many, but it didn’t affect the festival in the village.

The valley would have been even more stunning when the trees were in full bloom but what we saw looked beautiful with rivers flowing and buzzing bees looking for nectar on the almond flowers.

I learnt that on young almond trees, the flowers appear wellbefore the leaves, while on mature trees, the flowers appear slightly before the leaves. This demonstrates the ability of almond blossoms to adapt to different growth stages.

Almond essence isn’t one of the 38 Bach remedies but it’s made in the same way. I would have loved to have collect some flowers and tried to make a remedy… maybe next year.

The benefits of Almond essence are to help you align with the different stages of life, enabling you to grow and evolve on all levels. It is a very effective essence for releasing fears of ageing and improving mental maturity.

🌸 makes us feel more beautiful and confident

 🌸 renew, refresh and revitalise attractiveness and libido

 🌸 at major times of transition, such as becoming a mother or reaching the menopause

🌸to help us with the ageing process.

Let Almond blossom activate your inner beauty, your self-confidence and self-belief.

I get asked, “Are Flower Essences the same as essential oils?” No, they are different. The easiest way to explain the di...
21/02/2026

I get asked, “Are Flower Essences the same as essential oils?” No, they are different.

The easiest way to explain the difference is by how they are made and used.

Flower essences use the sun or oil method and essential oil is made by extracting the oil from the plant.

Flower essences are ingested and essential oils are inhaled, both can be rubbed onto the skin.

They can be used together when applying to the body but I don’t suggest ingesting the essential oils.

Flower essences are safe for pets whereas essential oils can be poisonous.

Essential oils have a scent whereas Flower essence only has a small amount of the preservative it’s made in.

Both work with our emotions and choosing which to use is personal. I like Flower Essence as the scent of the oils can be overpowering for me.

If you are interested in trying Flower essenceand to support your emotions, start with Rescue Remedy, it’s a blend of five of the flowers created by Dr Bach.

Wishing you a beautiful flower weekend. I’m off to the Almond Flower Festival tomorrow.

21/02/2026

When we look in the mirror what do we see?

Flowers whisper ‘Beauty!’ to the world, even as they fade, wilt, fall.”– Dr. SunWolf

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Are you new here, welcome, or have you been following me for a while? Thank you.BACH flowers have been part of my life f...
31/01/2026

Are you new here, welcome, or have you been following me for a while? Thank you.

BACH flowers have been part of my life for over 9 years and are still part of my daily routine. I switch between the 38 remedies depending on what my emotions tell me.

Yes, our emotions do speak to us when we listen. When we are in a chaotic phase, we get caught up in our surrounding noise and can be affected by what’s happening, what’s being said, and what’s heard. I use WALNUT for grounding, protection, and environmental adaptation in these situations.

I’m sensitive and pick up on vibrations and energy, especially when they are chaotic and of lower frequency, as negativity affects my moods. Using Bach flower remedies has helped me stay stress-free and calm in a natural way.

The 38 remedies can be tailored to your personal needs and switched around, mixed up, stopped, and started when needed.

They have been available for over 100 years but are still new! They have ancient wisdom for modern-day life.

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GORSE the remedy for HOPE. When we feel down and struggle to see the light at the end of the tunnel, Gorse shows us the ...
23/01/2026

GORSE the remedy for HOPE.

When we feel down and struggle to see the light at the end of the tunnel, Gorse shows us the way by shining light and hope to direct us.

It’s to be taken when the first signs of feeling down and depressed appear. If your thoughts dwell in the past too, HONEYSUCKLE can be taken.

Let Gorse be your light and hope.

Peeling paint is like peeling layers of emotion when using Flower remedies.Picture your young self as a small child pain...
19/01/2026

Peeling paint is like peeling layers of emotion when using Flower remedies.

Picture your young self as a small child painting a picture, adding new layers of paint for every new experience, situation, and thought to create a painting of your life. Over time, the painting is full of colour and the original canvas
has disappeared. It represents your colourful life and at first glance looks great but when you step back you see all the colours merged into a mess.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The Bach flower remedies help peel the unwanted layers of emotions and feelings, one essence at a time. Allowing our true personality to emerge once more, free to express ourselves, to grow and develop into ourselves.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The process can be slow as the build-up of these unwanted emotions may have been with you for many years. There is no rush to speed up the process; we leave Mother Nature to do her work.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This is the beauty of the remedies; they are natural and work from the inside out.

When taking Bach flowers it’s like peeling the unwanted paint to reveal what needs to be seen.

Fear can show up in many ways, anxiety, apprehension, and stress and Dr Bach found five flowers for the different fears ...
17/01/2026

Fear can show up in many ways, anxiety, apprehension, and stress and Dr Bach found five flowers for the different fears so that we can manage these feelings.

ASPEN for the fear of the unknown, when you feel that something is not right. The Aspen tree in Dr Bach’s garden is known to quiver in the wind like the uneasy feeling that’s something off.

CHERRY PLUM When you fear you will lose control and will do something irrational or hurtful.

MIMULUS for the known fears, scared of heights that’s me. Nervous and scared of communicating with people. Fearful of animals and things that scare you, night, cold callers, and getting sick.

RED CHESTNUT when you have fear of living ones. A child travelling alone, a husband on a business trip.

ROCK ROSE the terror fear or when experiencing nightmares. Fearful when a dog approaches and you freeze.

If you are experiencing a number of these fears you can combine the remedies in a treatment bottle and take them as a combined remedy. Let the remedies help you live a life of fearless, courage and fulfilment.

Happy New Year! Snow drop a flower that represented January Snowdrop, also known as Galanthus, is a delicate and charmin...
15/01/2026

Happy New Year! Snow drop a flower that represented January

Snowdrop, also known as Galanthus, is a delicate and charming. As the first flower to bloom in many areas, snowdrops symbolize hope and purity, as well as new beginnings and the promise of spring to come.

Their drooping white blooms, which are often tinged with green, also represent the idea of rebirth and renewal.

In Greek mythology, snowdrops were said to have bloomed from the tears of the goddess Persephone, who wept for her separation from her mother, the earth goddess Demeter.

In the language of flowers, snowdrops also represent consolation and sympathy, making them an appropriate choice for those who have experienced loss or are going through a difficult time.

Survive a Stress-Free Christmas with Bach FlowersThe festive season is often touted as “the most wonderful time of the y...
12/12/2025

Survive a Stress-Free Christmas with Bach Flowers

The festive season is often touted as “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many, it can be a source of stress and anxiety. From planning family gatherings to managing expectations and dealing with financial pressures, the holiday season can leave you feeling frazzled. Thankfully, Bach Flower Remedies offer a natural way to restore emotional balance and help you navigate the festive season calmly and joyfully. Here are some ways to use these gentle remedies to create a stress-free Christmas.

1. Combat Holiday Overwhelm with Elm

The endless to-do lists, gift shopping, and event planning can overwhelm you. Elm is the perfect remedy when you feel temporarily unable to cope with your responsibilities. A few drops of Elm in your water bottle can help you regain confidence and stay on top of tasks without feeling burdened.

2. Manage Family Dynamics with Beech and Holly

Holiday gatherings often mean spending time with family members who may not always see eye to eye. Beech can help foster tolerance and understanding, especially if you find accepting other people’s quirks hard. If jealousy or resentment bubbles up, Holly can help you replace negative emotions with love and compassion.

3. Stay Calm During Travel with Rescue Remedy

Travelling during the holidays can be hectic, with long lines, delays, and crowded spaces. Rescue Remedy, a combination of five Bach Flower essences, is your go-to for acute stress and anxiety. Keep a small bottle handy for a quick calming boost during travel mishaps.

To read the complete list, check out my blog on my website, where I share four other remedies to help you stay stress-free this Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

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Are you a pioneers, inventors or explorers!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Are you determined and constantly carrying out new ideas despite ad...
11/12/2025

Are you a pioneers, inventors or explorers!
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Are you determined and constantly carrying out new ideas despite adverse circumstances, opinions and ridicule.
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Your not alone as Dr Bach himself was a good example of the WALNUT type. He forsook all of his old ideas of healing to find a better way to cure people.
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Walnut remedy is needed when you find yourself being affected by a dominating personality, a forceful circumstances, a link with the past, a family circumstances or a binding habit or situation that can hinder and frustrate your plans or even course of life.
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Walnut gives you the protection against adverse effects of oversensitivity to certain ideas, atmosphere and influences.
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It’s the remedy for the transition stages in life - teething, puberty, menopause and is definitely the link-breaking, spell- breaking and bind- freeing remedy,
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Walnut is of much value when making big decisions such as changing religion, occupations, moving home or country.
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It helps when taking “great steps forward”, breaking away from old conventions, leaving old beliefs, restrictions or starting a new way of life as it protects you from physical suffering because of the sought regrets, and heavy heart, at the severance of old ties, old associations, old thoughts.
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Let walnut remedy help you be a pioneer, inventor or explorer of your own life and will protect you from the changes you make.

Do you know that there are healing plants in the UAE? Do you know about this tree and what it’s called? It’s taken me a ...
01/12/2025

Do you know that there are healing plants in the UAE? Do you know about this tree and what it’s called? It’s taken me a while to find out. It’s called the Christ’s Thorn tree.

These trees grow very well in all plains and wadis (sand or gravel) and at all elevations. They are a very common plant in the mountain terrain of the northern Emirates (Hajar Mountain).

Ripe fruits are edible; the seeds inside are roasted and eaten.
Wood is used as fuel or for charcoal making; it is also suitable for making furniture, tools, posts, poles, and construction work.

Camels and wildlife browse the leaves. Applying powdered leaves is said to darken and lengthen women’s hair. Leaves and bark are also used to cure stomach disorders.

Seeds are used to cure throat infections and as a conditioner to encourage hair growth. The root is used to treat headaches and tonsillitis.

While hiking, I saw ripe fruit in the trees but was too afraid to taste the berries. I didn’t get a chance, if you do let me know what they taste like.

I am always looking for healing plants and natural ways to heal. Is this information interesting to read?

Wellness treatments are not a luxury, and only for people who can afford them. Wellness and being healthy are for everyo...
30/11/2025

Wellness treatments are not a luxury, and only for people who can afford them. Wellness and being healthy are for everyone.

Self-care and having tools to help you keep healthy, have been at the forefront of what I do. When I became a Bach Flower practitioner I loved everything about the remedies, their simplicity, and helping with your emotional well-being.

At the start, I wanted to help everyone who came to see me but deep down I knew that I would have more impact by educating the benefits of the remedies, which led to becoming a trainer.

Dr Bach’s legacy of the Bach Flower remedies, was to be a self-help system and for everyone to have access to them and not just the chosen few.

My mission is to share the benefits of the 38 Bach Flower remedies and how they can help you.

Today, I found Rescue Remedy available in a natural shop in Tavira, the town I call home.

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