Flower Essences
Flower Essences come, just as essential oils, from flowers and plants. They are a diluted form of the plants' essence and are potentized just as homeopathic remedies. While there are many varieties of flower essences now on the market, the founder has been Dr. Edward Bach (1886 - 1936) who discovered 38 essences that are geared for a specific emotional and mental state. One essence, Rock Water, is not made from flowers or plants but from a natural spring.
Flower essence therapy is a form of vibrational therapy. It is a holistic approach that includes body, mind, and spirit. These essences are geared toward the individual and not a particular disease. If the individual is not feeling well, the body is not feeling well. Conventional medicine is geared toward treating the disease whereas alternative treatments focus on the entire being.
Different Flower Essences
Flower essence therapy is a form of vibrational therapy. It is a holistic approach that includes body, mind, and spirit. These essences are geared toward the individual and not a particular disease. If the individual is not feeling well, the body is not feeling well. Conventional medicine is geared toward treating the disease whereas alternative treatments focus on the entire being.
Different Flower Essences
- Alaskan Flower Essences
- Australian Bush Flower
- Bach Flower Essences
- FES
- Himalayan Flower Essences
- Master Essences
- New Zealand Flower Essences
Bach Flower Essences
"Disease is the re-action to interferences. This is temporary failure and unhappiness and this occurs when we allow others to interfere with our purpose in life and implant in our minds doubt, or fear, or indifference."
Dr. Edward Bach
Dr. Bach divided 38 essences into seven groups, representing fundamental conflicts, which he says prevent us from being true to ourselves:
1) Fear
2) Uncertainty
3) Insufficient interesting present circumstances
4) Loneliness
5) Over-sensitivity to influences and ideas
6) Despondency or despair
7) Over-care for the welfare of others
Just as an example for "fear", this could range from terror, definable or every day fears, fear of losing one's mind, inexplicable fears, or fears of other people.
Dr. Bach further defined the stages in the healing process: Peace, Hope, Joy, Faith, Certainty, Wisdom, and Love.
Dr. Edward Bach
Dr. Bach divided 38 essences into seven groups, representing fundamental conflicts, which he says prevent us from being true to ourselves:
1) Fear
2) Uncertainty
3) Insufficient interesting present circumstances
4) Loneliness
5) Over-sensitivity to influences and ideas
6) Despondency or despair
7) Over-care for the welfare of others
Just as an example for "fear", this could range from terror, definable or every day fears, fear of losing one's mind, inexplicable fears, or fears of other people.
Dr. Bach further defined the stages in the healing process: Peace, Hope, Joy, Faith, Certainty, Wisdom, and Love.
The Essences
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Rescue Remedy: it is an emergency combination of Impatiens, Star of Bethlehem, Cherry Plum, Rock Rose, and Clematis.
Agrimony: Hide problems behind a cheerful face Aspen: Fears and worries of unknown origin Beech: Intolerant of others, being critical Centaury: Weak-willed and easily led Cerato: Seek advice and confirmation from others Cherry Plum: Fear of loosing control Chestnut Bud: Failure to learn from past mistakes Chicory: Possessive, over-protective Clematis: Dreaminess; lack of interest in present Crab Apple: Poor self image; sense of unlceanliness |
Elm: Overwhelmed by responsibility
Gentian:Discouragement; despondency Gorse: Hopelessness, despair Heather: Self preoccupied; self concern; talkative Holly: Envious, jealous, feelings of hatred Honeysuckle: Dwells on the past Hornbeam: Monday morning feeling Impatiens: Impatience Larch: Lack of confidence Mimulus: Fear of known things Mustard: Deep gloom with no origin Oak: Exhausted but struggles on Olive: Lack of energy Pine: Self-reproach; guilt Red Chestnut: fear or over-concern for others |
Rock Rose: Terror
Rock Water: Inflexible, self denial Scleranthus: Uncertainty, indecision Star of Bethlehem: After effects of shock Sweet Chestnut: Extreme mental anguish Vervain: Over-enthusiasm Vine: Assertive; inflexible Walnut: protection from change and outside influences Water Violet: Proud, aloof White Chestnut: Unwanted thoughts, mental arguments Wild Oat: Uncertainty as to correct path in life Wild Rose: Resignation; apathy Willow: Self pity; resentment |
