Below you will find a list of PHI essences and a brief description*
regarding the use of each one.

PHI Essences (formally Korte Essences) are one of the pioneers in flower essence research and development.
Their flower essences are produced using flowers from Europe, South America and Africa.

WE APPOLOGISE, THE BELOW ESSENCES ARE CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

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Aloe: Aloe striata

Restores life energies in cases of exhaustion. Restores our inner balance and life force when we are spent.

Almond Tree: Prunus amygdalus

Helps us make sense of each of life’s stages so that we can develop and enjoy ourselves more fully. As we recognize that all is relative, we accept the impermanence of material things and loose our fear of life’s natural aging process.

Arnica: Arnica montana

A basic essence for any kind of "injury,” even emotional shock. It smoothes the way so we can again feel whole.

Basil: Ocynum basilicum

Links all our energy centers harmoniously. It helps us to experience the fact that each level of our being has value. It especially strengthens the 1st root chakra.

Blackberry: Rubus fruticosus

Is for people with a lack of "Get up and go” as it stimulates initiative and strengthens the will. Enables one to complete projects and realize goals in the material world.

Bleeding Heart: Dicentra spectabilis

Helps with all "affairs of the heart,” especially a break-up or the loss of a loved one. Allows us to better accept the things life brings us and consoles us when we are disappointed by bringing some distance from painful situations.

Buttercup: Ranunculus acris

Helps us realize our full potential when we lack self esteem. Reinforces our self confidence when we encounter high expectations by others, particularly parents or teachers.

Bird of Paradise: Strelitzia reginae

Helps us discover our true "inner beauty,” regardless of outward appearances. Teaches us to accept ourselves as we are and to follow our inner vision unerringly.

Borage: Borago officinalis

Gives us power and courage to confront exhausting emotional situations. Helps us to proceed with optimism in our life and to rediscover joy in our heart.

Bistort: Polygonum bistorta

Is for people whose mind often wanders while trying to concentrate. It helps one remain centered and fully present for the task at hand. It promotes mental stability.

Corn: Prunus amygdalus

Brings us back to life’s natural rhythms by reconnecting us with Nature. An ideal essence for city dwellers who need balance and grounding in order to reclaim their true inner self.

Calla Lilly: Zantedeschia aethiopica

Restores the Yin and Yang balance in the lower chakras, thereby helping us integrate both our masculine active and feminine receptive aspects. Enhances our sense of self worth, connection to the Earth and creativity.

Courgette: Cucurbita pepo

Strengthens the 2nd creative or sexual chakra, opening us to growth and creativity. Helps us to integrate the feminine part of our nature. Also helpful during pregnancy as it enhances communication between the mother-to -be and her unborn child.

Canary Island Bellflower: Canarina canariensis

Helps integrate the Yin feminine, receptive side of one’s nature. Provides confidence and security in difficult situations and helps us to develop and admit tender feelings.

Coconut Palm: Cocos nucifera

Helps us accept our inner sensitivity while recognizing the need for external protection. Especially for those who need to develop clear boundaries while maintaining personal harmony and sensitivity.

Canary Islands Pine: Pinus canariensis

Helps free us from deep feelings of shame and guilt. Protects us from the negative thought projections of others and helps us to "breathe deeply”.

Canary Island Bellflower: Canarina canariensis

Helps integrate the Yin (feminine, receptive) side of one’s nature. Provides confidence and security in difficult situations and helps us to develop and admit tender feelings.

Cape Leadwort: Plumbago auriculata

Helps set us free from the past, bringing composure when we must address old problems. It’s grounding effect allows us to step back and disengage from what’s going on around us so we can "let bygones be bygones”.

Cone Flower/Echinacea: Echinacea purpurea

Has a releasing and detoxifying effect on the emotional body, stimulating its defenses and dissolving pent-up emotional burdens that have been carried too long. Thus relieved, we get back into life’s flow. This essence smoothes the way to restoring emotional health.

Chamomile: Matricaria chamomilla

Use when over-stressed and feel too much is expected of you. Chamomile helps reduce tension and takes one to a restful space where relaxation is possible. Helps calm those with a short temper.

Coltsfoot: Tussilago farfara

Helps bring pent-up emotions to the surface so we can examine and release them. Alleviates accumulated stress, thereby allowing us to determine what’s really important.

Dill: Anethus graveolens

Assists anyone feeling overwhelmed by new feelings, impressions or sensations; especially good for children facing a series of changes, such as when traveling or visiting unfamiliar places. Helps us "digest” new experiences better.

Daisy: Bellis perennis

Helps us to collect our thoughts and grasp the whole. The ability to form a synthesis of different ideas makes this essence ideal for children and adults who are learning new skills or who are seeking their place within a group.

Dandelion: Taraxacum officinale

Helps release tension, both muscular and emotional. Reduces stress. It is highly effective when added to massage oils.

Eyebright: Euphrasia officinalis

Sharpens our ability to see clearly, both physically and inwardly. This essence helps us act rationally during emotional crises and also consoles us in times of grief.

Eschium: Echium wildpretil

Restores our ability to meet life’s challenges head-on, freeing us from limiting thoughts and returning us to the road of success. Use it whenever you are tempted to “give up” on something or someone.

Evening Primrose: Oenothera biennis

Shines a light into the darkness of our deepest fears. Soothes and calms our emotions so we regain a sense of security that we are safe and protected.

Forget-me-not: Myosotis sylvatica

Stimulates our subconscious and promotes positive dreams. Opens us to inner communication and creates energy connections with loved ones. It helps integrate our memories of those still alive with those who have passed away.

Fireweed: Epilobium angustifolium

A pioneer plant that is amongst the first to grow back after fire or earth clearing has upset the environment. Likewise, this essence restores us at all levels after a trauma such as an accident or a deep emotional shock.

Geranium: Geranium perforatum

When every-day life seems dull and gray, this essence restores our inner joy and zest for life. Releases us from negative emotional bonds; adds colour to our life.

Hawthorn: Crataegus oxyacantha

Resolves deep feelings of sorrow or grief, bringing serenity and permitting our inner inspiration to flow again. Helps us let go of the past.

Horse tail: Equisetum arvense

Regenerates the heart chakra and allows us to persevere in the face of obstacles. Helps us see ourselves and others more honestly so that we can act appropriately and not be blinded by ego.

Hibiscus: Hibiscus rosasinensis

Helps us integrate the Yin feminine, receptive side of our nature and allows it to vibrate within our being once more. Renews contact with the power and richness of their feminine sexuality for women.

Iris: Iris germanica

Helps develop our creative potential and a connection to inner artistic inspiration.

K9

Reinforces our "life energy,” thus helping rebuild the body’s immune system when it is low. Can be used as a preventative tonic for travelers.

Lemon: Citrus limon

Cleanses us at all levels, bringing new clarity and feelings of well-being. Helps "restore the soul”.

Lotus: Nelumbo nucifera

Brings harmony among all the chakras by stimulating the 7th crown chakra, gateway to higher consciousness. Considered the universal flower, it promotes clarity and openness at all levels.

Lavender: Lavandula officinalis

Calms the mind when we are agitated or emotionally upset. It’s balancing effect restores inner peace and clears and harmonizes our inner thoughts. Helps us reconnect with our spiritual self.

Meadow Garlic: Allium angulosum

Calms and soothes all forms of fear. Releases the energies locked up by fear thereby strengthening our entire system...

Mistletoe: Viscum album

Helps people undergoing radical transformation deal with both physical and emotional changes consciously and effectively.

Milk Thistle: Sonchus acaulis

Relaxes us and dissolves tensions in stormy times. Helps us gather our thoughts calmly so we don’t "overreact” emotionally. Highly effective when combined with massage oils.

Morning Glory: Ipomoea purpurea

Makes us aware of our bad habits and short-comings from a more detached perspective. This allows us to renounce such "false gods” and develop our own creative style.

Maidenhair Tree: Ginkgo biloba

Enables us to resist harsh physical or emotional environments by strengthening our inner forces. Provides hope and the power to endure in the face of obstacles.

Mullein: Verbascum thapsus

Strengthens our connection to our conscience and inner guidance. It helps us remain true to ourselves when working in a group so that we maintain a healthy sense of perspective on what will truly benefit the whole.

Nettle: Urtica dioica

Takes the "sting” out of conflicts within a group. Helps individuals living or working together to present different points of view without provoking hurt feelings.

Orange Lily: Lilium bulbiferum

Connects the 2nd creativity or sexual and 4th heart chakras. Thus it promotes a positive, loving attitude towards intimacy, when appropriate. Activates our creative forces, helping overcome considerable obstacles that would keep us from our goals.

Paradise Lily: Paradisea liliastrum

Opens the crown chakra, reawakening us to divine consciousness and the higher realms. An ideal essence for meditation as it strengthens our inner awareness, our sense of belonging to All that Is.

Passion Flower: Passiflora bryonioides

Raises our energy level so we can face life’s difficult challenges more successfully. Allows us to step back and see things from a new perspective. Reduces our sense of personal involvement when problems threaten to overwhelm us.

Paprika Pepper: Capsicum annuum

Sharpens all our senses and sensory perceptions. This essence strengthens our energy level.

Primrose: Primula veris

Loosens energy blockages at key points so that our creative powers begin to flow smoothly again.

Poinsettia: Euphorbia pulcherrima

Brings the energies of the heart (4th chakra) and throat (5th chakra) closer together so that we may express what we truly feel inside. Helps us talk freely about our feelings to others.

Petunia: Petunia Hybr.

Helps us use mental energy accurately. This essence promotes our ability to focus our thoughts and achieve both clarity and acuity.

Pot-Marigold/Calendula: Calendula officinalis

Helps us recognize and accept our different emotional states. This essence enables us to remain centered and to release energy blocks caused by shock or trauma.

Pennyroyal: Mentha pulegium

Protects us against external disturbances on the mental level. Replenishes us with new energy after a shock so that we can make a fresh start.

Petticoat Daffodil: Narcissus tazetta

Allows us to see the "light at the end of the tunnel” when we feel surrounded by depths of darkness and may have given up hope. Helps us to regain self-confidence and radiate happiness.

Periwinkle: Vinca minor

Has a calming and balancing effect. It strengthens the nervous system so that we remain calm and centered, even in very stressful situations. Promotes "nerves of steel”.

Pink Yarrow: Achillea millefolium

Helps us detach from our emotions and to worry less about them. It can also help us avoid being caught up in other peoples’ emotions, thus protecting our heart chakra.

Red Clover: Trifolium pratense

Maintains our inner calm and self control even in emergency situations or mass hysteria. Thanks to this essence we can ignore the panic of those around us, remaining centered and focused.

Rosemary: Rosmarinus officinalis

Strengthens brain functions, mental concentration and alertness. Helps us remain present and aware of who and where we are. Combats poor memory.

Snapdragon: Antirrhinum majus

Promotes our ability to "strike the right tone” when expressing our opinion by harmonizing the 5th throat or larynx chakra so that we express ourselves appropriately and even elegantly

Sorrel: Rumex acetosa

Is a survival artist among plants because it grows even in extremely polluted environments. Likewise, this essence strengthens our life force and endurance capabilities.

Sensitive Plant: Mimosa pudica

Allows us to discover our inner richness and to feel our inner light as we become aware of our personal power. Useful for those who are introverted and who need to open up to the rest of the world.

Scarlet pimpernel: Anagalis arvensis

Brings spiritual consciousness into everyday life. Through this we experience compassion, self-confidence...

Sage: Salvia officinalis

Cleanses and purifies us at the energy level. Restores our own inner rhythm, especially if suffering from jet-lag while traveling. Allows us to integrate travel experiences more easily and consciously.

Sun Rose: Cistus albidus

Strengthens our inner resolve so that we remain centered and able to persuade others in a group to follow us. Assists those who lack self-assertiveness or "backbone”.

Sunflower: Helianthus annuus

Helps rebuild self-confidence and encourages personal responsibility by harmonizing the energies of the solar plexus. For those in

Self-Heal: Prunelle vulgaris

Stimulates the body’s self-healing powers and strengthens our will to be healthy. It promotes a sense of well-being and is especially effective when used as a cream.

Saint John’s Wort: Hypericum perforatum

Strengthens the emotional body’s defenses so that we regain a natural optimism that allows us to think more clearly. Recommended for those suffering from deep-rooted fears and nightmares. Acts like an inner light that illuminates the dark.

Tree Heather: Erica arborea

Reduces emotional dependency on others and helps establish one’s own independence and self acceptance. For those who tend to live life through others.

Turk’s Cap Lily: Lilium martagon

Releases emotional blockages that were formed in childhood when we couldn’t defend ourselves against abuse or bullying. This essence frees us from uncertainty about our own abilities and restores our self confidence.

Valerian: Valeriana officinalis

Calms body, soul and spirit, allowing us to sleep and restore vital energies when stress or pain has kept us from adequate rest. Highly recommended when under a lot of stress and strain.

Vipers Bugloss: Echium vulgare

Enables us to recognize that humour and friendliness take us further than a grim sense of duty or discipline. Develops our warm-hearted side and teaches us that a smile can often open doors.

Violet: Viola hirta

Is for those who feel isolated when in a group. Helps us maintain our self identity while opening to the presence and interests of others. Develops our inner warmth, trust and confidence and thus helps us remember the past more easily.

White Yarrow: Achillea millefolium

Strengthens our energy field aura when disturbed by inner stress or by outside factors like pollution or the presence of strong electromagnetic fields high tension lines…. For those sensitive to negative environmental influences.

Wild Garlic: Allium ursinum

Stimulates our capacity to digest what life serves up on both physical and emotional levels. Enables us to release burdens and emotional blockages so we can enjoy life again. Helps us remain more consistent and calm in stressful situations.

Wild Carrot Daucus carota

Strengthens both inner and outer visual acuity. Good for eyestrain. Its calming effect opens us to inner visions so it is an ideal essence for creative visualization or dream work.

Zinnia: Zinnia elegans

Helps those who take things too seriously to lighten up. Eases emotional and physical tensions allowing us to move forward in a positive way. "Laughter is the best medicine.”

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ORCHIDS:

n.b. It is recommended that one always intuit or test (e.g. by kinesiology) suitability of these essences before using them as their vibration is very high

Aggression Orchid: Acineta superba

Frees and transforms blockages in the lower chakras. The 1st (root) chakra’s energy is released and aggressions are dispersed, thereby allowing greater access to our vital life force energy. This powerful essence should only be used sparingly and with conscious positive intent.

Chocolate-Orchid: Stanhorpea wardii

For people who need to open themselves more to life’s pleasures. This essence frees us from self-imposed limits or strictures and helps us recognize that life is a joyful path.

Colour-Orchid: Oncidium lanceanum

Helps those who believe life is grim or who are overly-serious realize that our thoughts determine our perceptions. It helps release us from dark thoughts and opens us to life’s brightness, love and joy.

Coordination-Orchid: Cymbidium lowianum

Opens us to deep cellular consciousness on the physical level, thereby initiating the self-healing process within us.

Fullhorn Cattleya: Cattleya warscewiczii

This essence opens us to Universal Love, which gives without restriction. Thus we become capable of giving and receiving freely, like a "horn of plenty”. Brings a sense of abundance into our life.

Fun-Orchid: Vanda tricolor

Increases our sense of humor and zest for life. Allows us to look at things from a higher perspective so we can laugh at life’s idiosyncrasies and accept who we are.

Inspiration-Orchid: Cattleya trianaei

For all types of artistic inspiration and creativity. This essence opens us to our inner spiritual nature, thereby releasing the full powers of our creative Self. Helps us fulfill our dreams.

Love-Orchid: Oncidium abortivun

Opens the heart (4th chakra) so that the energy of love in its purest form can flow through us. Recommended for anyone pursuing energy or personal growth therapies.

Psyche-Orchid: Paphiopedilum insigne

Helps us look deep into our subconscious so we can find answers to the life’s perplexing questions. Opens a window to the soul so we can recognize our life’s purpose.

Venus-Orchid: Anguloa clowesii

Stimulates our Yin (feminine, receptive) energies. This essence develops positive qualities like attentive listening, understanding, gentleness and unselfish love. It is also available as a skin cream.

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CACTI:

n.b. It is recommended that one always intuit or test (e.g. by kinesiology) suitability of these essences before using them as their vibration is very high

Beauty cactus: Echinocereus scheeri

Helps display our inner beauty. It promotes balance at the heart level. People who lack self-confidence can develop more charm and charisma. People who value outward appearances too highly can restore themselves to a more balanced, modest point of view.

Blueberry Cactus: Myrtillocactus geometrizans

Assists positive self development by helping us set healthy boundaries and protecting our inner feelings. It enables us to accept that our true self is good and unlimited in potential so we can better appreciate life’s beauty and recognize it in others.

Formation Cactus: Mammillaria rubrograndis

Provides protection and stability at all levels, from the cellular to the mental. Stimulates the inner life force and helps eliminate internal negative energies. Also can be used to cleanse polluted areas around us.

Grounding Opuntia: Opuntia dejecta

Activates the first chakra, connecting us more strongly with Mother Earth and her steadfast protection. Provides greater stability, helping us experience inner peace and self awareness

Golden Barrel cactus: Echinocactus grusonii

When we are exposed to many different influences and disruptive factors, this essence brings us back to our center. People who can be too easily influenced are helped to center themselves, to reorient their thinking to what is essential and to act according to their own convictions. Good for people in responsible, managerial positions who are often in contact with others.

Inner cleansing cactus: Cleistocactus ritteri

Stimulates positive inner processes and helps us "digest” all impressions to which we are exposed. It promotes both the cleansing and renewal of our innermost processes.

Joyful Opuntia: Opuntia cardiosperma

Brings joy back into our life, especially at difficult moments when life seems a heavy burden. Restores a sense of optimism and self-confidence when we need to look beyond immediate problems.

Love Cactus: Seticereus icosagonus

Has a strong effect on the 2nd creativity or sexual chakra and helps us become conscious of our creative powers at all levels. We discover how to achieve a balance between work and play and how to maintain integrity when dealing with others.

Noble Heart Cactus: Stenocereus marginatus

Promotes better physical posture, reinforcing the spinal column, and also an awareness of our upright nature. Helps us open and expand the heart chakra, developing sincerity and integrity.

Queen of the Night Cactus: Selenicereus grandiflorus

This essence brings light and hope when we are overly afraid or sorrowful. Helps purify our thoughts and clear our mind as we recognize which parts of our being remain shuttered in darkness. Helps us reconnect with the Light.

Radiation protection cactus: Cereus peruvianus

Offers us protection against radiation field lines, electromagnetic radiation, TV monitors etc.. With it, we develop and strengthen our inner potential; therefore we become better protected from negative energy emanations around us.

Release cactus: Ceropegia fusca

Helps us to release old negative patterns. This essence has a very deep effect as it reaches into the unconscious and even into our cellular awareness. It removes blockages and helps us to regenerate.

Shadow cactus: Caralluma russelliana

Has a releasing effect on the solar plexus; we become conscious of our inner processes and are able to overcome them and then to move on from them. We say goodbye to our "shadow” and we learn to accept "death” and to live

Self-esteem cactus: Ferocactus schwarzii

Strengthens our self-confidence and provides energy support for our body’s immune system. It promotes positive group energy such as feelings of trust and compassion with those close to us. Confidence in ourselves and in our fellow human beings creates a stable basis for cooperation and mutual assistance

Rose Essences:

Cinnamon Rose: Rosa majalis

Gives us hope when we can see no way out of personal troubles. Opens us to new possibilities. Helps us heal our emotional wounds and returns optimism regarding the future to us when all seems dark.

Spring Gold: Rosa spinosissima

Restores the energies of the solar plexus (3rd chakra) and ties them to the heart (4th chakra) thereby allowing us to accept who we are, calmly and dispassionately. Enables us to open our heart without becoming too emotionally involved. It permits us both mental clarity and warm feelings

Wild Rose: Rosa X pruhoniciana.
n.b. This is a different Wild Rose to that prepared by Bach. F.E.C

In a world full of obstacles, this rose allows us to remain steadfast and true to our convictions. It helps us to reconnect with Nature and develop a new zest for life. Restores inner stability and power.

“Sara van Fleet” / Hybrid Apple Rose: Rosa rugosa

Opens the heart (4th chakra) profoundly so we can experience love at its deepest levels, the kind of love that gives without expecting anything in return. For a childlike, cheerful and pure warmth of heart.

“Souvenir de Philemon Cochet” / Hybrid Apple Rose: Rosa rugosa

Real love requires a unity of mind, body and soul. This rose helps establish that link, connecting the different energy levels. Heart and mind merge so that love embraces our entire being. Opens the door to higher vibrations.

Tibetan Rock Rose: Rosa moyesli

Enables us to accept and love ourselves as we are. This reinforces our self confidence, inner joy and zest for life.

Provence Rose: Rosa centifolia

Connects heart and mind, thereby helping us resolve (apparent) conflicts between our thoughts and emotions. Helps those who only consider love intellectually, seeking to “explain” it instead of feeling it. On the other hand, this rose can also help us face reality instead of being ruled solely by our emotions

Please note, the above list does not contain all the PHI Essences available.

PHI does not use the traditional methods for producing essences, please note.

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