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Why use spring water?
Water is the base medium in which the presence, resonance, memory of the tree is recorded, and it is essential that it be of the highest quality. Not all water is the same, something we can easily verify simply by comparing city tap water, distilled water and water from a fresh spring. Water is a fascinating and mysterious substance, of which much remains to be discovered. We choose the best source of spring water we can find.
As to distilled water, it is water that has been tampered with and is generally de-energized and its resonance altered. To use it for essences, it would need to be re-energized.
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Why add alcohol?
Alcohol acts as a preservative to prevent the rapid growth of bacteria in an
essence bottle. It has been used traditionally, is readily available and effective.
We use pharmaceutical grade ethyl alcohol in the essences. It has the advantage
of being clear, almost tasteless and odorless, easily poured and easily mixed
with spring water. We add sufficient alcohol to ensure a wide buffer zone of
protection from potential bacterial growth.
As concerns the lower amount of alcohol in the essences for animals, we had
to balance our desire for the widest possible buffer of protection with the
question of an animal’s potential sensitivity to alcohol. We have learned
that certain animals are adverse to brandy and they may even avoid drinking
water containing essences preserved with brandy. On the other hand essences
containing ethyl alcohol seem to be better accepted, even when administered
orally, i.e. given directly in the mouth. Animals have no difficulty drinking
water with our essences added.
Could other preservatives be used in place of alcohol?
Other potential preservatives than alcohol include apple cider vinegar and
glycerin. For general use their efficiency and palatability for customers are
problematic. Apple cider vinegar may be efficient as a preservative, but at
what concentration remains a question.
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If someone is an alcoholic or sensitive to alcohol can essences still be used?
The essences may be added to juice, then the presence of alcohol (about V2
drop per dose) is extremely difficult or near impossible to perceive. Please
test this out for yourselves. It should be noted that alcohol is used as
a preservative in many products in our home; for example, it is used in
mouthwashes, and at higher concentrations than in our essences. It is also
used in traditional herbal tinctures at higher concentrations. In our local
natural product store they tell customers who ask about alcohol in an herbal
tincture that there is more alcohol in a ripe banana that has begun to ferment
than in the 20 drops of an herbal tincture. For those concerned with even
the tiny amount of alcohol in a single dose, the essences may be added to
hot water, allowing the alcohol to evaporate before drinking it.
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Does Anything Harm the Essences, i.e. Heat, X-rays, Electromagnetic Radiation?
Essences may be adversely affected by microwave ovens, electromagnetic fields beside computers and other electrical devices and lengthy exposure to heat and direct sunlight. The length of exposure to any of the above is important. For example, short periods of exposure to X-rays at airports or custom clearing centers may have only a temporary and negligible effect on the essences. An essence exposed to such conditions for a short time may be re-energized fully by tapping it 10 to 20 times on the palm of the hand. Do not store the bottles by a radiator or heater as this can dry out the bottle bulb, causing it to crack.
We guarantee our unopened bottles for two years from manufacture, but there
shelf life is likely many years longer provided bottles are kept under reasonable conditions.
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How Long Are Essences Good After They Are Opened?
Once opened essences should normally be used within a period of 6 months,
although they will keep for a year at home if they are well stored. They
may be carried in a purse, but be certain the top is tightened and keep
the essences away from light and heat sources and other potentially harmful conditions.
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Can Tree Essences Cause an Allergic Response?
Some people have expressed concern at the possibility of an allergic reaction occurring if, for example, they are allergic to pollen or other substances from trees. We have yet to encounter an allergic response from the essences. The extremely fine dilution levels of essences places them far below the threshold at which an allergic response is likely to be triggered. The essences contain no essential oils; have no scent or no taste, and do not act on a physical-chemical level.
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Can Essences Be Taken While Taking Prescription Drugs?
Essences may be taken at the same time as prescription drugs. No direct chemical
interaction takes place between prescription drugs on the one hand that work
on a biochemical level and the tree essences that act on a subtle, non-chemical
level. The work of tree essences is at the level of resonance. Their benefits
are not lessened when taking prescription medicines.
People using psychiatric drugs are best to use the essences under the guidance
of their doctor or healer/therapist.
When taking a medication read the literature accompanying your prescription
or consult with your pharmacist to see whether the tiny amounts of alcohol
in an essence (1/2 drop per 6 drop dose) might interact adversely with your medication.
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