How to use the essences The consciousness of purity, patience and perseverance, which is captured in these essences, will attract each person to the appropriate essences for them and number of essences they need at any one time. However, if the confidence to make the right choice is clouded by self-doubt, we can make a selection for you. ' Most people can now take six to eight essences together and with the current level of consciousness, some can take nine together. People meditating together for some time can take twelve to fifteen essences together'.* * excerpts from 'Flower Essences and Vibrational Healing' by Gurudas Shake each bottle prior to use to activate and potentise the healing energy. The essences are to be taken four drops, two to four times per day, directly onto the tongue. Where possible, the essences should be kept in their pyramid shaped boxes, which have been specially designed to preserve the energy that each essence holds. Please handle all your essences with love and respect. A healthy diet, positive thinking, good company, meditation and the effort to express ones own highest good, will also benefit you greatly in this healing process. All of the above activities resonate with the aspiration towards the higher consciousness of these essences. Essence categories There are six different categories of essences that are available: crystals, flowers, combination essences of flower and crystals, special vibrational essences, chakra essences and subtle body essences.