In WiseWays Flower Essences Gem and flower Essences are included in their formulas, due to their transformational effect on the emotional, mental, spiritual and physical realms. Due to the strong effects of alcohol on the body, WiseWays Herbals followed the inspiration of Molly Sheehan of Green Hope Farm Essences, New Hampshire, and used *Red Shiso and vinegar as a preservative to provide completely alcohol-free essences.