Flower essences are used to treat illness naturally without drugs. They are part of the growing field of vibrational or energy medicine that sees the human being as existing on several levels including physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Below is a list of ten popular flower remedies and the ailments they are used to treat. This information is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified medical practitioner.
Chamomile - The Great Soother
Chamomile leaves and flowers are often brewed as a tea before bed to help with sleep. The flower essence has this same relaxation property. It helps soothe the nerves and induces calm when tensions are running high.
Daisy - The Clear Thinker
Daisies always seem to have a sunny disposition and have a simplicity to them that is appealing. Thus, the daisy flower essence helps with clear thinking for muddled minds. It also helps integrate new information and is especially helpful for people in a learning environment. The daisy is a symbol of innocence, and the essence can be used by those who want to integrate that quality into their lives.
Dandelion - The Tension Reliever
Dandelion essence is used to relieve emotional and muscular tension. It is good for people who tend to take on too much responsibility. It gives those people a better sense of when to say no and to help them pay better attention when their bodies are signaling a need to relax.
Echinacea - Maintains Equilibrium
Echinacea essence is used for maintaining and strengthening the immune system. It also establishes equilibrium for those who have experienced a trauma such as abuse or shock. It helps to bring the mind and body back to a sense of balance after traumatic events.
Lavender - Inner Peace
Lavender essence is good to use for meditation and spiritual enlightenment. It helps ease emotional distress and anxiety and acts as a mood stabilizer. Physically, it helps relieve headaches and muscular tension in the neck and shoulder region.
Marigold - Increased Awareness
Marigold essence increases awareness of the fact that there is more to life than the physical dimension. It helps to break down rigid thinking and encourages open-mindedness. It's used to treat sexual dysfunction including impotence, frigidity and hormone imbalance. Marigold assists in releasing confusion around sexual identity.
Rose - Self Acceptance, Passion and Strength
- Essences made from the pink rose help people with weight problems accept their body. It's especially for those who have chronically dieted and failed.
- Red rose essence increases passion and appreciation of the sexual self.
- White rose essence is used for regeneration and strength.
- Essences made from wild roses instill a sense of playfulness and contentment.
Saint John's Wort - Safe and Sound
Saint John's wort essence helps release deep-seated fear, anxiety and depression. It also lessens nightmares. It increases feelings of strength and protection for people who believe themselves to be under psychic attack.
Sunflower - The Ego Balancer
Sunflower essence increases self esteem in those who need it. Conversely, it decreases a self-righteous, overbearing attitude that causes problems in relationships.
Violet - Help for Introverts
Violet essence helps shy and lonely people gain confidence in interacting with others. It helps introverts feel less overwhelmed and intimidated in social situations.
These are just a few of the hundreds of available flower essences. For information on the properties of other flowers, visit the Flower Essence Society's Quintessentials list. For instruction on flower remedy preparation, visit How to Make Your Own Flower Essence: Healing with Vibrational Medicine.
Reference:
- Cochrane, Amanda and Clare G. Harvey. The Encyclopaedia of Flower Remedies: The Healing Power of Flowers from Around the World. Thorsons, 1995.
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