Flower and plant essences were developed to help individuals cope with emotional imbalances, stresses and traumatic experiences. The information presented here can help you choose a flower essence for yourself, your loved ones or pets. The description below shows the positive qualities the essence may evoke as well as the patterns of imbalance a person may be dealing with.

Oak (Quercus robur)

Positive qualities: Balanced strength, accepting limits, knowing when to surrender

Patterns of imbalance: Iron-willed, inflexible; over-striving beyond one's limits; taking on more than one can inwardly sustain