21/02/2026
I get asked, “Are Flower Essences the same as essential oils?” No, they are different.
The easiest way to explain the difference is by how they are made and used.
Flower essences use the sun or oil method and essential oil is made by extracting the oil from the plant.
Flower essences are ingested and essential oils are inhaled, both can be rubbed onto the skin.
They can be used together when applying to the body but I don’t suggest ingesting the essential oils.
Flower essences are safe for pets whereas essential oils can be poisonous.
Essential oils have a scent whereas Flower essence only has a small amount of the preservative it’s made in.
Both work with our emotions and choosing which to use is personal. I like Flower Essence as the scent of the oils can be overpowering for me.
If you are interested in trying Flower essenceand to support your emotions, start with Rescue Remedy, it’s a blend of five of the flowers created by Dr Bach.
Wishing you a beautiful flower weekend. I’m off to the Almond Flower Festival tomorrow.