A Beautiful Remedy
Emotional Healing with Flower Essences
Flowers speak to our senses, inviting an emotional response to their beauty and
fragrance. A meadow of wild flowers brightens our heart with bright and muted
hues of varied colors. The strong, sweet scent of a rose evokes a mood of
sensuality. These emotional responses that we have to flowers is the basis for
the use of flower essences in healing.
Developed by English physician, Dr. Edward Bach in 1930, flower remedies act to
balance disharmonies in the emotional and spiritual body. Bach believed that
our bodies develop disease as a result of imbalances at the soul level. Since
our bodies are affected by emotions, using flower essences, either alone or in
combination with other forms of treatment, can correct the emotional imbalance
so that the body can heal itself.
Flower remedies come in the form of tinctures that may be taken orally or even
applied to the skin. Organic flowers are gathered at the peak of perfection and
dried in the sun. The extracted essence is then diluted in water and preserved
with alcohol. Diluted with spring water, flower remedies are safe for
consumption by humans, even babies, and animals. And, there are no side effects
in using flower essences.
Since flower essences treat emotions, it gives cause to do some soul searching
to find the reason for distress. Specific essences are used to treat specific
emotional imbalances. For instance, Beech is helpful in overcoming intolerance
and a critical nature, and Crab Tree is a general cleanser, but is also useful
for people who are unhappy with their appearance. Holly dispels feelings of
hatred, envy, jealousy, and suspicion, and Star of Bethlehem is soothing for
sudden fright and shock. Of course, flower essences don't change your
personality or make life problem-free. Rather, they gently bring the soul back
to its rightful path by balancing emotions.
Even if we aren't seriously ill, all of us at times feel anxious, despondent,
or angry. Holding on to such emotions is, of course, unhealthy and can result
in disease. This is where a flower remedy, with the right essence to treat that
emotion is helpful. What a beautiful way to heal.
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