Flower essences have been in existence throughout the ages. It is believed that they were first used for healing 500,000 years ago in the legendary land of Lemuria. Lemurians believed every plant was special with feelings and unique personalities. The ancient Egyptians are known for perfecting the art of aromatherapy. It comes as no surprise, then, that their culture was in tune with the healing abilities of flowers. They collected the dew from flowers and exposed it to sunlight to increase the potency of the flower essence. Like the Egyptians, the Australian Aborigines integrated the use of flower essences in their culture. They would collect the dew that settles on petals at sunrise. They did this believing that it would enhance their emotional well-being and help them to enter a dream time. The Minoans of Crete considered flowers to be a focal point for the development of spiritual enlightenment. Placed in bowls, the people would sip the water or eat the petals to cleanse their body, mind, and spirit.
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In the 1930's flower essences were rediscovered by Dr. Edward Bach. Through his brilliant mind and gentle manner, Bach was able to take flower essences to a new level of healing. It can be said that Bach was a very sensitive soul, who relied on his intuition for guidance. To him flowers had their own little personalities, reminiscent of certain characteristics in us. For instance, the wistful Clematis reminded him of quiet, dreamy people who are wrapped up in their own thoughts and fantasies, and who, as a result, are prone to drowsiness, indifference, sensitivity to noise, poor concentration, and difficulty recuperating from illness. From 1930 to 1936, Bach lived in several parts of rural England and discovered 35 flower essences. In all he developed 38 Bach flower remedies.
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