Flower Essence Remedies

Dr. Edward Bach was a medical doctor and trained homeopath who researched and developed his set of essences in the 1930's. The remedies are made from floral infusions preserved in alcohol (tinctures). The essences are used to alleviate emotional states which can harm your health and have a negative effect on your ability to live life to your fullest potential.



They are not used to treat mental or physical disease, rather act as an emotional "band aid" or assist you in delveloping positive emotional characteristics. The flower essences have an impact on our emotional vitality. They are taken as a few drops under the tongue as needed or a few times each day.



Many people use the popular "Rescue Remedy" for stressful situations for themselves, their children, and their pets with great success - but did you know that their are hundreds of different flower essences out there? Dr. Bach himself developed 38 unique essences and Rescue Remedy only contains 5 of them!

There are countless websites out there to assist you in finding the best remedies for you. Several wonderful books specific to adults, children, and animals have been written. The problem is, it can be expensive to build up your own personal supply of individual essences. What if you want to try them out, but don't want to make that kind of investment? For beginners, it's best to find a practitioner to assist you in finding the right remedies for you and prepare a specific blend catered to your specific needs. If you already know which remedies resonate with you, a practioner can also "take your order" and provide the blend you desire without you needing to invest a lot of money in building up your own supply.

Some examples (taken from www.theonlinehomeopath.com)

-You're driving in traffic with a crying baby and you're low on gas. AHHHHHH stress!

-Your dog is afraid of thunderstorms.

-Stress from school or work is wearing you down.

-You're afraid that you'll be too nervous at your wedding to enjoy the day.

-Your son is too shy to make friends.

Flower essence remedies are safe, gentle, and effective for the temporary effects of stress and emotional difficulties. They are safe for people taking prescription medications and herbs, safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women, for children, and for our pets.

Bach Flower essences are regulated in the United States by the Food and Drug Association (The FDA) as Over-The-Counter Drugs. They are neither herbs nor dietary supplements. All bottles produced by Nelson/Bach USA carry a NDC (National Drug Control) number.

Please visit me at www.theonlinehomeopath.com for more information or if you'd like to try them out. I am a classically trained homeopath (CHom) with several years of experience in flower essence therapy.

Agrimony
You hide your troubles behind a smile

Aspen
You are anxious but can't say why or afraid of something but don't know what

Beech
You feel critical of or intolerant towards others

Centaury
You can't easily say "no" to other people

Cerato
You know what you want to do but doubt your judgement

Cherry Plum
You feel you might lose control of your emotions

Chestnut Bud
You find yourself making the same mistakes over and over again

Chicory
You feel the need to control your loved ones and have lost perspective in relationships

Clematis
You have difficulty focusing due to "brain fog", your mind wanders in to daydreams

Crab Apple
You feel unclean or dislike something about yourself

Elm
You feel overwhelmed by your many responsibilities

Gentian
You feel disappointed and pessimistic about life

Gorse
You feel weighed down and "dark" and have lost enthusiasm and enjoyment in life.

Heather
You are too self-centered and can't easily empathize with or show interest in others

Honeysuckle
Your mind is haunted by the past and the present is difficult to focus on

Holly
You feel wounded, jealous, spiteful or want revenge

Hornbeam
You procrastinate, the thought of accomplishing your tasks exhausts you

Impatiens
You feel impatient and irritable with the slow pace of people or things

Larch
You expect to fail and lack confidence in your skills

Mimulus
You feel shy or fearful about something specific

Mustard
You feel down in the dumps and don't know why

Oak
You are a strong person who struggles on past your reasonable limits - you overdo it

Olive
You are mentally or physically exhausted from overwork

Pine
You are overwhelmed with feelings of guilt or remorse

Red Chestnut
You are an obsessive worrier

Rock Rose
You feel an extreme terror about something

Rock Water
You are rigid and inflexible

Scleranthus
You become anxious when faced with options or making decisions

Star of Bethlehem
You are suffering from the effects of a shock or from grief

Sweet Chestnut
You are overwhelmed with despair and hopelessness

Vervain
Your over-enthusiastic tendancies alientate you from others

Vine
You become overbearing when you want to lead

Walnut
You have difficulty dealing with change

Water Violet
Your aloofness leads to lonliness and you have difficulty forming relationships

White Chestnut
Your mind is running over and over the same things

Wild Oat
You want to do something worthwhile but can't find your path

Wild Rose
You feel apathetic and have lost interest in the world

Willow
You feel resentful and sorry for yourself

I am a graduate of the The Homeopathy School of Colorado and hold the designation of CHom (Classical Homeopath). While at the school, I had the privelege of training under homeopaths Alastair Gray, DSH, PCH, Judith Reichenberg-Ullman, ND, DHANP, MSW and Robert Ullman, ND, DHANP, and Kim Elia. I also participated as a supervisor in the published proving of Aquilegia vulgaris - the common Columbine.
I have been providing online consultations for 2 years in addition to my regular in-office practice.

I've used Flower Essence Remedies personally and with my children, my pets, and other family members for the past 8 years and with my homeopathic clients for 4 years. I have been heavily influenced Ian Watson's work with using flower essences in tandem with homeopathy

I have received training in Flower Essence Therapy, Western Herbal Medicine, Reflexology, Health Counseling, Holistic Counseling, Nutritional Counseling, Reiki and Crystal Healing, and Eastern Meditation for health issues.

My philosophy is to offer the BEST care available to each client in a complementary way. I believe that everyone should be educated about all available options regarding their health and well-being and to have access to the best of all systems, whether they be traditional or modern, allopathic or holistic. Integrative medicine benefits everyone.

Living on the beautiful plains of eastern Colorado, I share my life with my husband of 14 years, our 4 children, our horses, cats, goats, a dog, and a ferret.

Because of their long use in the United States, the U.S. Congress passed a law in 1938 declaring that homeopathic remedies are to be regulated by the FDA in the same manner as nonprescription, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, which means that they can be purchased without a physician's prescription. Bach Flower Essences are classified by the FDA as Homeopathic Remedies.

Remedies are required to meet certain legal standards for strength, quality, purity, and packaging. In 1988, the FDA required that all homeopathic remedies list the indications for their use (i.e., the medical problems to be treated) on the label. The FDA also requires the label to list ingredients, dilutions, and instructions for safe use.

The guidelines for homeopathic remedies are found in an official guide, the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States, which is authored by a nongovernmental, nonprofit organization of industry representatives and homeopathic experts.The Pharmacopoeia also includes provisions for testing new remedies and verifying their clinical effectiveness. Remedies on the market before 1962 have been accepted into the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States based on historical use, rather than scientific evidence from clinical trials.

SIDE EFFECTS AND WARNINGS:

The FDA has learned of a few reports of illness associated with the use of homeopathic remedies. However, the FDA reviewed these reports and decided that the remedies were not likely to be the cause, because of the high dilutions.

Here is some general information that has been reported about risks and side effects in homeopathy:

-Homeopathic medicines in high dilutions, taken under the supervision of trained professionals, are considered safe and unlikely to cause severe adverse reactions.

-Flower Essence remedies and some liquid homeopathic remedies can contain alcohol and are permitted to have higher levels of alcohol than conventional drugs for adults. This may be of concern to some consumers. However, no adverse effects from the alcohol levels have been reported either to the FDA or in the scientific literature.

-Homeopathic remedies are not known to interfere with conventional drugs; however, if you are considering using homeopathic remedies, you should discuss this with your health care provider. If you have more than one provider, discuss it with each one.

-Keep all remedies out of the reach of children.

-Consult a health care provider before using the product if the user is a woman who is pregnant or nursing a baby.

-The Flower Essence remedies are NOT a replacement for regular medical or homeopathic care. Please consult the appropriate professional for serious conditions.

Animals can benefit greatly from flower essence treatment. See my lens about our furry, feathered, and scaled friends for more information:

Flower Essences and Homeopathy for Pets

Flower essences can help with hyperactivity, fear of thunderstorms or fireworks, dealing with the stress of travel or new surrounds, boredom, destructive behaviors while home alone, spraying, urinating or defecating in unacceptable areas, stress when introducing new family members, and so much more.