Flower Essences are a global phenomena particularly popular in countries and cultures that are more close alligned to nature than perhaps our own culture at this time. Flower remedies are completely safe. Even if the wrong remedy is given there is no adverse affect. These are harmonizing remedies which help, for lack of a better word, our 'energy-body' to align and regulate with these subtle energies from nature. This is a sublte effect and affirmational to the wellness of our being. Who has not been struck by the fascination and beauty of a flower before?
So, Flower Essences are vibrational remedies similar to the energetic homeopathic remedies, yet prepared differently and reportized differently. Energetic medicines are what I like to refer to as - 'Informational Medicine'. Informational Medicine is best understood in the terms of quantum physics. (For sake of simplicity here, I will supply links elsewhere on this website to books and sites that deal with this field of energy medicine). Suffice it for now to say that the body requires 'information' as well as nutrient intervention at times.
There are numerous flower essence companies on the market from all over the world. Years ago in my travels in Northern California I visited a flower essence pharmacy. It was located in the living room of a house overlooking a ruggied coastline in a rather rural setting. Simply a beautiful and alluring setting for such a business. From the living room the owner was doing business global internet business and he said that people from South American countries were particularly attuned to flower remedies. He had over 50 flower essence company's products on shelves in the living room. I spent an intriguing afternoon investigating the different companies.
There are a whole spectrum of essences available from the traditional 38 English flower remedies of Dr. Edward Bach, and their longtime usage to treat a spectrum of physical and emotional ills, to very esoteric lines of flower essences that may well be beyond the scope of let's say ' a well grounded practice'. Below you will find some basics related to this topic and links to various websites I find of interest in this field. Please note also another service on my website is Floral Acupuncture which is the combination of using Bach Flower remedies in conjunction with Five Element Acupuncture. Please explore that topic also.
What are flower essences?
Flower essences are infusions of flowers in water, that are potentized and then stabilized in a solution of brandy and water. They contain no scent or perfume and should not be confused with essential oils. Flower essences are very dilluted preparations and should not also be confused with herbal tinctures.
Herbal tinctures are concentrated extracts of different plant parts and are commonly used to treat physical body symptoms. In fact, many of our modern medicines are synthetic versions of the extracts from plants.
Flower essences, on the other hand, while they may also stimulate physical healing, are used mainly to promote awareness of emotional, mental and spiritual imbalances.
In contrast with essential oils and herbal tinctures, we do not harvest or disturb the plant when making a flower essence. In most cases we use only a few wild flowers to prepare the infusion. It is stabilized with brandy and subsequently diluted to so that only minute traces of the chemical components from the original flowers remain, making then completely safe for use.
The medicine peoples of many cultures have used flower essences since ancient times, but only in the past seventy years or so, have they become better known.{1}
What are flower essences used for?
A flower essence is the vibrational imprint of a flower that has been transferred and stabilized in water. Flower essences can help us recognize, resolve, or release different conditioned ways of perceiving the world and can help us experience greater well-being and harmony in our lives. By creating harmony within us, we often notice distinct changes in ourselves physically, emotionally, and spiritually. {1}
Flower essences are very effective in helping us to recognize and rid ourselves of limiting or destructive patterns of behavior. The essences support us in extending our consciousness beyond its present state. They provide a language that helps us to understand our emotions and inner soul urgings.{2}
What happens when I use flower essences?
As we use a flower essence, we begin to resonate in harmony with the qualities of the flower, and limitations and disharmonies begin to change. It is not necessary to believe in them to experience their benefic effects. They've been used successfully not only with adults and children, but also with animals and plants.
Flower essences do not overwhelm or force something to happen. They do, however, help us become conscious of things that are already happening with ourselves. As a result, sometimes we may have an awarenesses with which we are uncomfortable.
The essences effect a shift in consciousness, and each person may experience the effects differently. To recognize how they are working, it is necessary to observe our inner state. The more attuned we are to our inner life, the easier it is to recognize the flower essence's effects.
A balance between self-contemplation and feedback from trusted family members and friends is helpful to show us the changes that happened. Writing in a journal about our experiences can create clarity about the essences' effects.
If you like, you can see a professional flower essence counselor for additional help. It is very beneficial, when dealing with intense emotional processing, to seek help from an experienced practitioner. Working with a professional can help clarify processes and provide support for peeling off the layers of worldly cares that usually accompany healing processes.
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HOW TO USE FLOWER ESSENCES, FORMULAE & GEM ESSENCES.
Oral Administration
Place seven drops of flower essence from the dosage bottle under the tongue, preferably in the morning. Continue taking the remedy once or twice during the day.
In acute cases the seven drops may be added to a cup of water and a sip taken every fifteen or thirty minutes. If the patient is unconscious, do not give the remedy orally. In that case, directly apply it locally on the body (but not on open wounds).
Bath Therapy
First add the juice of a freshly cut half-lemon to cleanse the bath water, then add seven drops of any of these remedies to the bath water. Stay in the water tub for thirty minutes. Seven drops may also be put into a bucket full of water (if a tub is not available). Repeat this procedure, if required, only after twenty-four hours.
External Application
The remedy can also be used externally in compresses, packs, creams, lotions, ointments, oils etc. It can also be applied on acupressure points.
Note: These remedies are not a substitute for proper medical care. No claims are being made of any kind about them.
Lotus Flower
HARMONY THROUGH LOTUS
(Padma Flower Essence)
"Lotus is the foremost flower essence on this planet and is king of the flower essences."
The lotus grows in the muddy water of still ponds and lakes. It has its roots deep in the soil under water. The long, cyclindrical stalk passes through the water and rises above the water surface.
The magnificent blossom unfolds gradually one petal at a time, till full-bloomed in the morning when the sun's rays touch the flower.
As the lotus awakens and blooms at the first rays of the morning sun, the lotus and sun interdependence is a symbol of love.
The mud in which the lotus roots grow represents material life, while the water through which the stalk passes represents the astral world. When the plant reaches the surface of the water and opens its bud to the sun, it represents spiritual being.
The crown chakra is also called 'The Thousand-Petalled Lotus', which is a symbol of final revelation. It is believed that the transformation of the world into a paradise can occur through the lotus which expounds fully the oneness of all life.
In Buddhist tradition, the fully-opened lotus has a strong solar character and its petals are likened to the rays of the sun. It is a symbol of enlightenment in this tradition.
In Egyptian tradition also the same theme is repeated. The lotus brings harmony into all aspects of our being within and without.
PRACTICAL USES
As a flower essence lotus has many uses:
- It is called the spiritual elixir. It helps in meditation by calming the mind and improving concentration. Thus it assists spiritual growth. (Take seven drops before meditation.)
- Lotus balances and amplifies the effects of other flower essences when used in a combination.
- Lotus corrects emotional imbalances by allowing gentle release of emotions. For example, a case of severe backache may be due to a suppression of emotions, storing of negative emotions, and can be helped by release of emotions through dreams.
- In general, it hastens recovery from illness.
- It is a very good aid to healers in diagnosing patients' conditions more accurately, and ameliorates the anxiety of a healer about his patient's problems.
- When in doubt about which therapy to prescribe for a patient or when the patient's condition is confusing, Lotus opens up the case by clearing the picture. So it can be given at the start of therapy. Also, when the therapy is over, it can be given to stabilize the effect of the therapy.
- When used with crystals, it is very powerful in effect.
- All the chakras are aligned and balanced by releasing/adding/directing energies to them, thus resulting in better health and harmony.
- Lotus aids in cleaning up the entire system of toxins, physical or subtle.
- Lotus is an excellent elixir for balancing, cleansing, and strengthening the aura.
- It is good when used as a spray around the place of ceremonies.
- Can also be used in bath therapy.
- It is a good harmonising essence for interpersonal relationships.
- When used with affirmation and visualisation, it is more beneficial.
- Can also be used locally along with lotus oil.
- When used for plants, they need lesser water and sunlight.
- It helps us in bonding our relationship with animals, when used by both.
- Can also be used as Lotus cream and lotion base.
- It also used on acupressure points (DU20/Bahul and others).
- Astrology, Kinesiology, Aromatherapy, Homoeopathy and tissue salts can all have a better impact when used along with Lotus.
MORE ABOUT FLOWER ESSENCES
(from the AUM website - link below)
Indian flower remedies or essences are natural vibrational remedies made from Indian flowers in a unique way. They are not herbal extracts. Neither are they essential oils or perfumes. They are an extention of the Bach flower remedies system.
Being friends of nature these essences are made without plucking or destroying the flower in any way as shown below
Flower remedies are excellent ameliorative for mental and emotional symptoms like grief, shock, depression, various fears, panic, terror, hysteria, horror, agony, dread, restlessness, lack of confidence, anxiety, negative thoughts, etc.
Flower Remedies can be used along with other therapies. In fact they increase the efficacy of other therapies like Acupuncture, Acupressure, Homeopathy and Allopathy, among others, by clearing the patients' mental blocks.
Flower Remedies are simple and universal in their application and can be given to people of all ages. They are completely natural and self-adjusting and have no known side effects.
We have found that flower remedies are quick in actions, very potent, and bring about a deep, positive change. As more qualified health practitioners start researching flower remedies, they will obtain mounting evidence about their unquestionable efficacy, and will be astounded by their miraculous results!
In conclusion, flower remedies are comforting and soothing to the mind, the emotions and the body - a most needful help for all!
FLOWER ESSENCE WEBSITES OF INTEREST:
(Links below represent companies whose products I use from time to time in my practice)
Aum brings the very pure spiritual healing energies in the form of Sanjeevini essences or remedies from the Himalaya mountain range. These are subtle energy remedies where the source of energies are Flowers, gems and mountain & forest Herbs. It is not a drug. All it can be called is Floral Water or Aqua Florum, with an edible preservative.
Bailey Flower Essences from England
Desert Alchemy Essences
