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How flower essences work

Flower essences are pure plant energy held in water. Taken in small drops, they gently support emotional wellbeing, holistic healing and personal growth. Different collections of flowers and plants focus on different aspects of life and wellbeing.

Three ways to work with them

Made in New Zealand from native flowers, plants and trees.

Shop by feeling

How are you feeling today?

Find a single flower essence or a ready made blend to support what you are going through or how you would like to feel.

Can't find what you are looking for? Search The Repertory (our essence guide)

Not sure where to start?

Talk it through with a practitioner, free

Helpful if you're going through a challenging time, looking for natural support for someone you love, or simply curious about flower essences. 

Tell us what is going on for you and our qualified flower essence practitioner will point you to the essences or blend that is right for you. 

No obligation. No purchase necessary. Just help.

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First Light flower essence blend held close to the heart
Your unique Constitutional Blend© calculated from your birthday.

Every birth date carries its own unique pattern.
The Constitutional© flower essence blend calculator reveals yours. 

Five essences carefully selected from your date of birth, for support and empowerment at five levels of your holistic being: your personality, aura, chakra, DNA and soul.

Stay energetically balanced and spiritually attuned no matter what is happening around you.

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What our customers say

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Carrying The Sacred Plant Medicine of Aotearoa and a flower essence blend in a woven kete
Our story

Made by hand in Aotearoa since 1999

Small-batch flower essences, made by hand from New Zealand's native flowers and plants.

1999Making essences since
185Native essences
100%Vegan and cruelty free
Need to know

Frequently asked
questions

Quick answers about choosing and using First Light flower essences.

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How do I choose the right flower essence for me?

Start with how you are feeling and what you would most like support with right now.

You can explore keywords and information on each flower essence page, use the repertory to browse essences by feeling or need, or use the Constitutional Essence for a sense of inner balance and alignment.

If you would like a personal recommendation you can send us a message or book in for a no obligation free consultation.

What is a stock flower essence?

A stock essence is the concentrated form of a single flower essence. It can be taken directly from the bottle or used to create a personalised blend.

First Light® stock essences are available as individual New Zealand native flower essences and combination essences, so you can choose and combine the essences to support how you are feeling or what you need help with.

How many essences can I combine?

Up to eight essences from No 1 to No 184 can be combined in a single personalised blend. No 0 Black Orchid can be added to any blend as a ninth essence.

This allows you to select a combination of essences to support the different emotional, energetic or personal growth needs.

Can children and pets take flower essences?

Yes, First Light® flower essences are gentle and can be used by everyone, including children and animals.

Children can simply take fewer drops per day directly into the mouth or in water.

For pets or animals, add drops of the essence into their water or onto their food.

If you want to avoid the alcohol, add drops of the essence into an empty glass and flash with boiling water. The alcohol will evaporate.

Do flower essences contain alcohol?

Yes, generally flower essences contain a small amount of brandy, ethanol or grape as a natural preservative. To reduce the alcohol taste, add your drops to water.

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