No 27 Karaka

Knowledge

The philosopher’s or ‘arm-chair’ traveller’s essence.

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Knows each day brings opportunity Believes everything will work out Passes on wisdom and experience
Supports when
Easily discouraged and depressed due to not being able to see the meaning in anything Pessimistic
Size
10ml stock oral dropper bottle
Regular price $28.00
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Ingredients

Aqueous botanical infusion of Corynocarpus laevigatus (Karaka) and grape alcohol solution.

  • 100% natural
  • Animal and plant cruelty free
  • Free from fragrances, petrochemicals, parabens and other additives
  • Hand-crafted in small batches in New Zealand

First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand® are sustainably made in total cooperation with nature and contain only natural ingredients.

How to use

Place 3 drops of stock essence under your tongue, 3 to 4 times daily, or add to water and sip through the day. Full instructions, including how to make your own blend, are further down this page.

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Original formulation and metaphysical correspondences developed by Franchelle Ofsoské-Wyber, founder and creator of First Light Flower Essences of New Zealand®

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Meet the plant
Karaka

Karaka is a handsome coastal tree with a dense, rounded crown of large, glossy, deep-green leaves that catch the light. It carries heavy bunches of bright orange fruit, a striking sight against the dark foliage.

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Karaka (Corynocarpus laevigatus) is a broad-leaved coastal and lowland forest tree found through the North Island and down both coasts of the South Island. Its thick, shining leaves and heavy clusters of bright orange fruit make it easy to recognise, and it is often seen around old settlement sites and coastal headlands. The kernels inside the fruit are highly poisonous raw. Karaka is a tree to admire rather than to experiment with.

Keyword

Knowledge

Botanical name:

Corynocarpus laevigatus

Collection:

Flowers

Holistic Aspect:

Personality

Collection Purpose:

Transform negative feelings, thoughts and states

How to take

Three ways to take your essence

Need to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

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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 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.

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.

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.

How long does it take to notice a difference with flower essences?

It depends on the essence and the person. With an essence like Crisis Support for emergency or emotional first aid situations some people notice a difference within 15 to 20 minutes. Most people feel a shift within a few days. In general it takes about one month for changes to occur, and another month to integrate them.