Japanese Tree Flower Essences

Boxed set (2) of 21 x 10mls

Inumaki, Buddhist Pine, Podocarpus macrophyllus.

Key idea: "path of peace".
Clarifying, purifying. Allowing free flow of creative energy. Clearing away stress that affects enjoyment of life. Peace, joy increases. Return of enthusiasm, enjoyment of all experience. Growth of knowledge, path to self-awareness. Activation of Mind and intellect. Wisdom in action.

Colour Correspondence: Violet
Chakra Correspondence: Solar Plexus, Brow
Element Correspondence: Wood/Air
Tree Spirit Colour Correspondence: Gold, Violet

Camellia - Camellia japonica
(yabutsubaki)

Keywords: "settled down"; at home; comfortable; connected; at ease; untroubled; uniqueness expressed; presence; patience; relaxation; accepting; use of past experience; making contact; restoring heart connections; melting; unity

Useful when there is inability to find personal way to communicate and express one's uniqueness; frustration; rebellion; argumentativeness; bossiness

Colour Correspondence: Pink
Chakra Correspondence: Heart
Element Correspondence: Wood/Air
Tree Spirit Colour Correspondence: Pink

Camphor Tree - Cinnamomum camphora (kusuki)

Keywords: "instinct"; body wisdom; tuning the senses; smooth flow of instinctive knowledge for healing; calm clarity; reduction of stress and anxiety; increased flow and ease of energy; confidence; graceful; athletic; self-assured; gut-knowledge; knowing what is best
Useful when there is delusion; manipulation; trickery; deceit; illusion; poor control of personal energies

Colour Correspondence: Orange/Red
Chakra Correspondence: Sacral
Element Correspondence: Water, Earth
Tree Spirit Colour Correspondence: Orange

Candleberry Tree - Sapium sebiferum (Nanzin-Haze)

Key idea: "emergence".
A sense of unfolding and renewing. The clearing away of anything unnecessary. Energy to begin again. Protection during delicate times of growth. Making space for new starts. Confidence to rest in silence. Gentle healing and purifying.

Colour Correspondence: White
Chakra Correspondence: Sacral, Heart
Element Correspondence: Water, Wood
Tree Spirit Colour Correspondence: Green

Cornus Kuosa - (yamaboushi)

Keywords: "holding"; contained; container; held in; quiet power; withholding; withheld; concentration; working behind the scenes
Useful when carried away by ideas; when there is egotistical use of energy; recklessness; clumsiness

Colour Correspondence: Red
Chakra Correspondence: Root
Element Correspondence: Earth, Fire
Tree Spirit Colour Correspondence: Red

Nettle Tree/ Hackberry - Celtis sinensis (enoki)

Keywords: "evolution"; stepping down subtle information for practical use; potential; practical magic; insight and skill; definition; organisation; repair; mending; knowing what to do with subtle experiences
Useful when there is fear of the unknown; sticking to what seems safe and sensible; failing to take risks; uncontrolled emotions; subtle skills suppressed

Colour Correspondence: Violet
Chakra Correspondence: Brow, Crown
Element Correspondence: Air
Tree Spirit Colour Correspondence: Violet

Hiba - Thujopsis dolabrata.

Key idea: "calm".
Calming fears and anxieties. Correct balance of mind. Alert and receptive to subtle levels of communication. Balanced state of personal energy. Intuitive insight. Accepting peace. Quiet awareness, alert stillness. Effective communication.

Colour Correspondence: Blue
Chakra Correspondence: Throat, Brow
Element Correspondence: Water
Tree Spirit Colour Correspondence: Blue

Hinoki Cypress

Keyword: "satisfaction";
achievement; goals; control of skills; self-control; bringing things under control; skilful; blending of elements; increased life-energy; personal expression;; enlivenment; enthusiastic; alert; senses strong and focused; self-assured; self-empowered
Useful where there is inflexibility; fear of change; disempowerment through fear; over-intellectualizing; poor energy integrity

Colour Correspondence: Yellow
Chakra Correspondence: Solar Plexus
Element Correspondence: Earth
Tree Spirit Colour Correspondence: Yellow

Holly Olive - Osmanthus heterophyllus (Hi-ragi)

Key idea: "tranquil view". Main colour: blue
Peace that allows deep insight. Seeing ways beyond states of unhappiness. Transformation of anger and other strong, imbalanced emotions. Security within oneself. Inspiration and flow of life-energy. Activation of personal potential, protection of core energies. Reduction of all frictions.

Colour Correspondence: Blue
Chakra Correspondence: Sacral, Brow
Element Correspondence: Water
Tree Spirit Colour Correspondence: Blue

Japanese Cedar - Cryptomeria japonica

(sugi)

Keywords: "holding still, supporting all"; support; generosity; mediator; anchor; definition; clarity; order; calm; balance; sharing; secure; advice; guide; revealing; signpost; encouraging positivity; creative expression; describing; showing; demonstrating; leading; poise.
Useful where there is inability to share; disassociation; aloof; bias

Colour Correspondence: Orange
Chakra Correspondence: Sacral
Element Correspondence: Earth
Tree Spirit Colour Correspondence: Green

Japanese Cherry - Prunus ssp (sakura)

Key Idea "unity"
Compassion and clarity, maintaining appropriate energy connections. Relaxation and acceptance. Openness and intuitive insight. Calming fears, release of long- held stresses and blocks. Supporting creativity and healing. Peace and belonging.

Colour Correspondence: Pink
Chakra Correspondence: Sacral
Element Correspondence: Water
Tree Spirit Colour Correspondence: Pink

Japanese Hornbeam - Carpinus japonica (kumashide)

Keywords: "searching"; reconnection; dynamic activity; flow of inspiration; balance with others; balanced heart; healing emotions; personal path; new ways; new ideas; exploration; creative actions
Useful when one is not communicating one's needs, holding back

Colour Correspondence: Blue
Chakra Correspondence: Sacral
Element Correspondence: Water
Tree Spirit Colour Correspondence: Orange

Japanese Maple - Acer palmatum var. Matsumurae (Yamamomiji)

Key idea: " soothing".

Healing, calming, soothing fears. A flow of relaxation and understanding. Creativity, playfulness and enjoyment. Deep connections to the power of Nature. Issues resolved to do with power, conflict and control. Soothing flow of internal and external energies.

Colour Correspondence: Yellow
Chakra Correspondence: Solar Plexus
Element Correspondence: Earth
Tree Spirit Colour Correspondence: Yellow

Katsura - Cercidiphyllium japonicum

Keywords: "interpretation"; duty; intercessor; facilitator; transmission; transducing; helping; understanding; perception; detached peace; equanimity; willingness; sharing
Useful when there is fear of isolation; fear of madness/losing control; fear of psychic contact, spirits, skills, intuition

Colour Correspondence: Blue
Chakra Correspondence: Throat
Element Correspondence: Wood/Air
Tree Spirit Colour Correspondence: Blue

Keaki - Zelkova serrata.

Key idea: "friendship".

Balancing the heart, improved relationship. Increase in happiness. Enjoyment of one's surroundings. Improved self-image. Clarity of mind and calmness of emotions. Seeing what is true and valuable. Letting go of illusion and misconceptions.

Colour Correspondence: Green
Chakra Correspondence: Heart
Element Correspondence: Earth
Tree Spirit Colour Correspondence: Green

Myrtle-leaved Oak - Quercus myrsinaefolia. (shirakashi)

Key idea: " dominion". Main colour: gold

Protection from outside disruption. Appropriate levels of energy and information. Relaxed strength. Good results and success in action. Understanding the flow of manifestation. Supporting individual goals. Vigilance, self- reliance, mastery.

Colour Correspondence: Gold
Chakra Correspondence: Root
Element Correspondence: Earth
Tree Spirit Colour Correspondence: Turquoise

Pagoda Tree - Sophora japonica (esozugu)

Keywords: "determination"; getting one's own way; cleverness; skill; dexterity; self-motivation; controlled power; flexibility; novelty; originality; eloquent; inventor; discovery; processes of invention; evolution
Useful when one is self-centred; needy; unable to understand other's viewpoints

Colour Correspondence: Red
Chakra Correspondence: Root, Solar Plexus
Element Correspondence: Fire
Tree Spirit Colour Correspondence: Red

Pieris (asebi)

Keywords: "humility"; accommodation; fitting in; settled; coping; sufficiency; modesty; sustained; held; maintained; supported; acceptance; acquiescence; role; duty; place; ecology; reliance; inventiveness; simplicity; persistence; holding on; tenacity; assured; confidence; restrained; careful; resourceful; quiet; competent; trust.
Useful when someone is too self-centred; inexpressive; too self-conscious; manipulative

Colour Correspondence: Orange
Chakra Correspondence: Root, Sacral
Element Correspondence: Earth
Tree Spirit Colour Correspondence: Orange

Shrine Offering Tree - Cleyera japonica. (sakaki)

Key idea: "offering".
Considered, balanced action. Harmonious power. Insight, judgement, understanding. Actions that bring harmony. Increasing quiet and peace of mind. Ability to receive and understand communication from the deep levels of the mind. Meditative silence.

Colour Correspondence: Red, Blue
Chakra Correspondence: Root, Brow
Element Correspondence: Fire, Water
Tree Spirit Colour Correspondence: Red

weet Osmanthus - Osmanthus fragrans var. Auriantiacus (Kinmokusei)

Key idea: "expression".
Considerate and elegant communication. Creative, meditative states. Experiencing peace and being able to communicate this effectively. Flowing along one's true path. Releaze of trauma and past life stresses.

Colour Correspondence: Indigo
Chakra Correspondence: Throat, Brow
Element Correspondence: Water, Air
Tree Spirit Colour Correspondence: Indigo

Wisteria - Wisteria sinensis.(fuji)

Key idea: " poise".
Finding peace and harmony. Creative action, elegance, charisma, poise. Understanding power, confidence, perfect and appropriate expression. Following personal path with integrity and peace.

Colour Correspondence: Indigo/Violet
Chakra Correspondence: Solar plexus, Brow
Element Correspondence: Water
Tree Spirit Colour Correspondence: Turquoise