Pele Productions
A creative studio exploring the art of aromatherapyCurious about Bach Flower Remedies?
Frances Carter, MSW, MFA, is a multimedia artist, writer, and certified aromatherapy practitioner. Through Pele Productions she explores creative and practical uses of essential oils and plant aromatics.
Her background includes graduate study in social work and fine arts, along with training in aromatherapy, Bach flower remedies, and herbal studies.
Books
The Art of Aromatherapy: Essential Oil Blends for Everyday Living presents simple, practical aromatherapy blends for daily wellbeing.
From the Book
Grounding Diffuser Blend
A warm, earthy blend to promote calm focus and emotional steadiness.
Ingredients
4 drops sandalwood oil
2 drops vetiver oil
2 drops lemon oil
Add drops to your diffuser, and diffuse when you need a sense of calm presence.
Aromatherapy
Through Pele Productions studio we explore the creative and practical uses of essential oils and plant aromatics. Seasonal blends, aromatic reflections, and future projects will appear here.
Seasonal Blend for Spring
Clear Breathing Bedtime Spray
Ingredients
2 ounces purified water
2 drops Roman chamomile oil
2 drops eucalyptus oil
2 drops cedarwood oil
3 drops lavender oilInstructions
Combine ingredients in a spray bottle and mist lightly around the bedroom before bedtime. Avoid spraying directly onto bedding or skin. Shake before each use.
Adapted fromThe Art of Aromatherapy: Essential Oil Blends for Everyday Living
Bach Flower Remedies
Bach Flower Remedies are a system of plant-based preparations developed to support emotional balance.
Rather than addressing symptoms directly, they work more subtly—helping to shift the underlying emotional state.
They can be used alongside other approaches, or simply as a quiet support in daily life.
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Working with Anxiety
Anxiety is not a single experience. It can take different forms—some clearly defined, others more diffuse or difficult to name.
Dr. Edward Bach approached anxiety by distinguishing between different qualities of fear.
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Three Expressions of Fear
Mimulus
For fears with a known cause—specific worries, situations, or concerns that can be named.
Aspen
For a more diffuse sense of unease or apprehension, where the source of anxiety is unclear or unknown.
Rock Rose
For intense fear or panic—moments of acute distress or overwhelming anxiety.
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Rescue Remedy
A combination formula that includes Rock Rose, traditionally used in moments of acute stress or emotional overwhelm.
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A Simple Approach
One way to begin is simply to notice:
• Is the fear specific or vague?
• Is it mild or intense?
This can guide the selection of a remedy.
The process is less about diagnosis, and more about developing awareness of one’s internal state.
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Availability
Bach Flower Remedies are widely available from a variety of sources, including both established Bach producers and independent makers.
A traditionally prepared source can be found here
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