Description
Learn how to make your own flower essences with this simple DIY recipe. Harness the natural energy of fresh flowers to create a potent herbal remedy that can be used as drops under the tongue or in water.
Ingredients
Fresh Flowers:
1 cup fresh, pesticide-free flowers (like rose, chamomile, or lavender)
Water:
2 cups spring or filtered water
Preservative:
1/4 cup brandy or vodka
Equipment:
sterilized glass bowl, sterilized glass dropper bottles
Instructions
- Harvest Fresh Flowers: Harvest fresh, healthy flowers in the morning after any dew has dried, choosing vibrant, fully open blooms.
- Rinse Flowers: Gently rinse the flowers if needed to remove dirt or insects.
- Prepare Infusion: Fill a clear glass bowl with water, float the flowers on top, and place in direct sunlight for 3 to 4 hours.
- Strain and Preserve: Remove flowers, strain infused water into a jar, add brandy or vodka as a preservative, and transfer to dropper bottles.
- Label and Store: Label the bottles and store the essence in a cool, dark place.
Notes
- Flower essences are best made with organic or wildcrafted flowers.
- Do not harvest protected or endangered species.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Herbal Remedy
- Method: Infusing
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 drops
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
