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How to Use

Gentle yet powerful emotional, energetic and spiritual care for the whole family. Use them anywhere, at any time.

How to take flower essences

Two simple ways to take them

First Light® flower essences come in a 10ml single stock essence (concentrate), or a 20-25ml flower essence blend.

No 1 Pohutukawa flower essence, 10ml stock oral dropper bottle

10ml stock bottle

Directly from the bottle

How much3-4 drops directly into the mouth or into water.
How often3-4 times daily, or as needed.
Use ByRetains potency for up to 10 years check best before date.

The stock bottle is a concentrated form of the essence. Take it directly, or use it to create your own personalised blend. 

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20-25ml blend

From your blend

How much3-4 drops or sprays directly into the mouth or into water.
How often3-4 times a day, or as needed.
Use byUse within 4-6 weeks.

Up to eight essences, carefully combined with pure water to create a personalised blend for you.

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Starter Flower Essence Kit

Make your own blend

Create your own blend at home

You can make a personalised blend from your 10ml stock bottles in a few minutes. No course or special equipment is needed.

  1. Add a preservative

    Add 5ml (or a teaspoon) of brandy or cider vinegar to a 20 to 25ml glass dropper bottle.

  2. Fill with spring water

    Top up the bottle with pure spring water.

  3. Add 3 drops of each essence

    Use up to eight essences from the No's 1-184 range. No 0 Black Orchid can be added to any blend.

  4. Take 2 to 4 drops

    On the tongue or in water, 3 to 4 times a day or as needed. Use your blend within 4 to 6 weeks.

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More ideas

Other ways to use your stock essences

Explore these to find the best way to bring flower essences into your daily life.

In drinking water

Place 2 to 4 drops of stock essence in a small tumbler or bottle of water and sip throughout the day.

In a spray mister

Put a few drops into a pump mister filled with water and spray yourself or the space around you.

In the bath

Add 8 to 10 drops of your chosen essences to your bathwater.

With aromatherapy

Add a few drops of your chosen essences to your favourite essential oil blend.

In massage oil

Add a few drops of your chosen essences to your massage oil.

On pulse points

Apply directly to the skin, on energy or pulse points.

On acupressure points

Apply to acupressure points or meridians using cotton buds.

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When to use them

Help to gently restore balance and harmony

First Light® flower essences can support you through stress, anxiety, overwhelm, change and challenging times. 

They are designed to support emotional and holistic wellbeing and do not focus directly on physical symptoms and conditions.

They may be helpful when

  • You are facing a difficult or challenging situation
  • You feel uneasy, unsettled or out of sorts
  • You feel stuck, can't move forward
  • You feel overwhelmed by what is happening in your life or around you
  • You want clarity and inner guidance
  • You want to find the inner strength to cope
  • You want to grow change or step into your full potential
  • You want to restore a sense of harmony and balance

For the whole family

Children and animals too

First Light® essences can be used by the whole family, including children and animals. They provide natural and vital energetic and vibrational support.

Anywhere, any time

At home, at work, away

First Light® essences can be used anywhere at any time. Use them at home, at work or when travelling.