My favorite way to understand and use Basil’s magical properties is by making a flower essence. A flower essence is a special water that has been infused with a plant’s energetic properties. If you are lucky enough to live in an area where basil grows and flowers you can easily make an essence.
I was taught to make solar flower essences using this method, and I’d love to share this recipe with you.

Basil Flower Essence Recipe
Add To Yummly!Ingredients
- 1 Clear glass bowl
- Clean scissors
- Distilled water
- Basil flowers
- Brandy to preserve the flower essence
- Dark, amber storage bottle
Instructions
- On a sunny day, pour the water into a clear glass bowl.
- Clip basil flowers into the bowl. Stir lightly.
- Set the bowl by the plant for several hours in the sun, being careful not to touch the water or the plant inside the bowl.
- After a few hours, use another stalk of basil flowers, flick the flowers out of the bowl.
- Use immediately or preserve the essence for later by adding brandy to the water and storing it in a dark, amber bottle.
Notes
Amber glass protects oils and tinctures from damaging infrared and ultraviolet light. This amber bottle with dropper holds 1 oz. of liquid. 0/5 (0 Reviews) ShareTweetPinRedditMore0 Shares
About The Author
Deanna “Eira” Hanson found her calling in Yosemite Valley when she heard the call of wild and beyond, has an affinity to the cycles of the earth and developing a better relationship with the plants in her neighborhood.
Eira has many friends in all different religions and spiritual paths. Her personal experience is with Christianity and Earth-based religions, she believes in the power of understanding, kindness, personal balance, knowledge, and has a longtime personal saying, “everyone is a teacher if all learn to listen”.
She specializes in massage, herbalism, and holistic healing. She is currently working towards a professional membership in the American Herbalist Guild.
In her daily life, she owns and operates a small clinic called Spiral Healing in the Pacific Northwest, which focuses on holistic massage techniques, aromatherapy, and herbalism.