Cabbage FFE

Brassica oleracea Devotion Cabbage has been cultivated for more than four thousand years. Hippocrates, the ‘father of medicine’, Pythagoras and other learned philosophers have paid tribute to the great virtues of cabbage. It is also worth mentioning that the humble...

Broom FFE

Cytisus scoparius Clarity Broom was at one time a common herbal treatment for many ailments and disorders. The origin of the name refers to a sweeping branch, and is regarded by shamans to be a superior ritual broom in space clearing for sweeping away any unwanted...

Birch FFE

Betula pendula Vision In the Celtic tradition, birch is one of the seven sacred trees and one of the three pillars of wisdom, along with oak and yew. Birch’s wisdom teaches us to be openminded, thereby allowing our thoughts and ideas to flow more easily. We perceive...

Bell Heather FFE

Erica cinerea Confidence Bell heather grows happily in harsh habitats including heathland and acidic soils. While delicate in appearance, it is hardy and symbolises consistency and persistence. By standing firmly grounded and focusing on the positive aspects of a...

Balsam FFE

Impatiens glandulifera Tenderness Balsam is a medicinal plant native to India and prized by Victorian gardeners. Balsam’s English name ‘touch-me-not’ could refer to its seed vessel, which scatters its seeds to a distance by a spontaneous movement. In the language of...

Apple FFE

Malus Purpose In the language of flowers, apple blossom has the meaning of ‘temptation’, which may hark back to the biblical myth of the ‘forbidden fruit’. Temptation is a characteristic featured in the essence of apple. This flower essence is an aid to realising your...