This copper-distilled hydrosol is freshly harvested from a farm in Northern Washington. Tulsi (Holy Basil) hydrosol offers antioxidant, adaptogenic properties—helping to purify and awaken the skin, the respiratory passages, and the psyche. Tulsi balances all skin types but works particularly well for congested, blemish-prone, or dull skin. Like all high-quality hydrosols, it balances the ph of the skin beautifully and can supplement or replace your toner in the second step of your skincare routine. This hydrosol is incredibly protective and its aroma is uplifting and centering.

Vena Cava hydrosols are imparted with the added benefit of flower essences. Not to be confused with essential oils, flower essences are subtle, vibrational remedies to address specific, profound issues of emotional well-being, soul development, and mind-body health. While flower essences are most often taken internally, they are also highly effective in topical remedies.

Each Vena Cava hydrosol is infused with a special blend of flower essences to enhance their healing properties. Tulsi is also called Holy Basil, and is best known for its widely studied adaptogenic properties that help our bodies build resilience to stress. The name Holy Basil, refers to its sacred place in Hinduism.

I chose the following flower essences that support our inner wisdom through intuition development, connection from cosmic realms and meditation:

Angelica (North America) Feeling protection and guidance from the angelic realm.

Cerato (England, original Bach essence) Trusting one’s inner knowing, intuition; self-confidence

Star Tulip (North America) Sensitive and receptive attunement; serene soul disposition, inner listening to others and to higher worlds, especially in dreams and meditation

White Chestnut (England, original Bach essence) Tranquil disposition, spacious mental state that transcends personal or petty thoughts. Stills a chattering mind.

Read more about flower essences here and here. If you are feeling inspired to connect more deeply with flower essences, consider booking a consultation.

This page contains excerpts from Flower Essence Society, written by Patricia Kaminski and Richard Katz-pioneering researchers in flower essences and authors of Flower Essence Repertory.  I am deeply grateful to the decades of work Richard and Patricia have offered to researching and creating these remedies in the true spirit of Dr. Bach’s legacy. It is with their permission and blessingsthat I include them in my hydrosol creations.

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