What Are Those Drops?
And What Dropper Bottles I refer to when my mind spirals...
Those Drops You See Me Dripping over My Matcha?
Those Drops Are Called Flower Remedies
Flower Remedies were developed in the 1930s by the English physician Dr. Edward Bach. He created a system of 38 remedies in total, each associated with a different emotional state. The remedies are traditionally made by floating fresh blossoms in spring water and having the flower's energy be absorbed by the water when exposing the bowl to sunlight.
The infused water is then preserved with a small amount of alcohol and diluted for use. This Bach Method is, up to this day, the method to capture a flower's energy inside a bottle to carry it with you for support, wherever you go.
So... What are Those Drops?
When I refer to 'Drops' in my writing, I am talking about Flower Remedies. Essentially water carrying a flower's energy, with a little bit of alcohol for preservation.
"A Flower Remedy is the Energy of a Flower inside a Bottle"
What do they do?
Traditionally, Flower Remedies are used for emotional support. I experience them to release stored energy and make what was subconscious, conscious. Think: limited beliefs, suppressed memories and underlying fears.
"Flower Remedies allow me to discover parts of myself I did not know existed. Flower Remedies allow me to shed layers of my personality I no longer resonate with. Flower Remedies allow me to become more me."
This might sound abstract and I get it. For this reason, I would encourage people to experience The Drops for themselves and go from there.
"I like using the Analogy of the Onion:
Flower Remedies allow me to become aware of my layers and help me shed them"
How to take them?
I take the drops intuitively throughout the day, every single day of the year and for as long as I can remember. My parents started treating me with Flower Remedies when I was a baby. I now create a new blend for myself as soon as I touch upon a new theme in my life (think: anxiety, lack of focus, insecurity, heart-break...). Taking drops is an act of self-care.
“Every flower is here to help us balance our Emotional World”
Why I use them
In my own life, they function as gentle mirrors. They show me what is preventing me in feeling like the best version of myself. This is why the drops felt relevant in my writing about The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle.
The book points towards freedom from compulsive thinking and a deeper sense of presence. To me, Flower Remedies form an essential feeling-tool in my day to day life.
Below you can find the two remedies I personally reach for when my mind becomes busy or when fear pulls me out of the present moment.
What Dropper Bottles I refer to when my mind loops and my thoughts chatter
1. The White Chestnut Flower Remedy (Aesculus Hippocastanum)
The White Chestnut Flower Essence is associated with repetitive thoughts leading nowhere. I personally reach for this remedy when my thoughts feel stuck on repeat. Especially at night or at times it feels difficult to relax. Rather than “stopping” my thoughts, this remedy makes it easier for me to observe my thoughts without becoming entangled in them.
2. The Mimulus Flower Remedy (Mimulus Guttatus)
The Mimulus Flower Essence is the remedy I reach for when fears are present. Think: the everyday fears you can name, the ones that draw your attention into imagined futures, the fears you do not like talking about.
In the language of The Power of Now, fear lives in either the future or the past. Working with Mimulus helps me shift from tension towards trust. Not by forcing courage or by pushing fear away, but by giving fear less room to take over. From there, I feel safer settling into the present moment.
If you are new to Flower Remedies
People encountering these remedies for the first time often wonder:
Do they have a taste?
They taste slightly brandy-like due to the alcohol preservation.
How are they used?
Typically, a few drops are taken directly from the bottle onto the tongue or added to water. I like putting the drops in my matcha, bath tub and onto my skin.
Do you have to believe in them for them to work?
I believe not. However, Flower Remedies work differently for everyone. Some experience them as energetic support, others value them as symbolic gestures. Sometimes I notice shifts instantly, sometimes gradually over weeks.
Can I take both remedies together?
Mimulus feels rooted in fear-based thinking, while White Chestnut reflects looping thoughts that are not necessarily intrusive. Each remedy invites a different quality. However, mental loops and quiet fears can come together. Before combining the two essences, ask yourself if both remedies touch upon the same theme.
Are they a replacement for therapy or medical care?
No. They are best understood as complementary wellbeing practices.
Reasons not to take them?
There is no need to take them if they do not resonate with you. Presence does not depend on any remedy. If you are pregnant, under medical care or prefer to avoid alcohol-based preparations, you may wish to choose an alcohol-free version or ask for professional guidance.
I have been using Flower Remedies for my whole life and I feel passionate to continue telling you more about them.
