Join us as we journey into the heart of Australia’s landscape—its scent, its medicine, its memory—through the lens of flower essences. Our guest is Ian White, founder of Australian Bush Flower Essences, whose work has helped countless people connect with the healing wisdom of native plants.
If you’ve ever wondered why a walk in the bush can shift your mood, or why a single flower can feel like a key in moments of stress, grief, or transition—this conversation is for you. Ian has spent decades observing the shapes, timings, and habitats of native flowers and translating their patterns into remedies that support emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing.
Flower essences don’t force; they invite, gently nudging us back toward balance. In this episode, we explore:
- How Ian first felt called to work with native flowers
- The Doctrine of Signatures—a language of colour, geometry, and resilience
- Practical uses for essences that support communication, confidence, and authentic expression
- Ways these remedies empower both children and adults
- Stories from the field: moments of calm, breakthroughs, and emotional release
For newcomers: flower essences are infusions of water in relationship with a flower’s energy, taken as drops under the tongue. Subtle, non-toxic, and surprisingly catalytic, they’re like emotional hygiene for a noisy age.
Make yourself a tea, breathe, and let the bush whisper.
About Ian White
Ian is a fifth-generation Australian herbalist with over 45 years’ experience as a naturopath. Founder of Australian Bush Flower Essences, he has developed 71 Bush Essences, authored five books, and runs workshops in over 30 countries, sharing the healing wisdom of Australian plants worldwide.
Learn more: ausflowers.com.au
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