Flower Remedy Basics

 This is a simple introduction to flower remedies also known as flower essences.  Flower remedies were first discovered by Dr. Edward Bach in the early 1930's.  Flower remedies are part of a science known as Vibrational Medicine or Energy Medicine.  Flower remedies are similar to homeopathic remedies in that they world with vibrational patterns of physical things to bring about a change in well being.  Flower remedies are prepared by infusing flowers into water using the strength of the sun's rays.  To prepare a flower remedies the blooms of fresh picked healthy flowers are placed in a clear glass bowl filled with fresh spring water and set in the sun for up to 3 hours.  During this process the vibrational pattern of the flower is recorded and held by the water.  The light of the sun acts to imprint the 'picture' of the flower into the water, similar to photography. 

Flower remedies have no scent or flavor, the are used orally at a dose of 4 drops 3 or 4 times a day.  There has been confusion between flower remedies and essential oils over the years, many people not understanding there is a difference.  The are both made from plants but the process of obtaining the healing qualities is markedly different.  Essential oils are distilled from the roots, barks, flowers and leaves of various plant, they are distilled for their volatile oils. The oils are generally used topically for a wide variety of conditions they can also be diffused into the air, added to bath and body care products. 

Flower remedies are used for mental and emotional imbalances related to dis-ease.  Flower remedies work with the personality to alleviate disharmony, the personality is a make up of traits, habits and patterns of thought that we use to express who we are.  Personality development is a life long process starting when we are young and growing and changing as we age.  Influences on the personality can range from parents to society, teachers and our own personal development.  It is through the process of living that we learn about life, what it takes for us to become our most positive healthy expressions of self.   This is unique to the individual and their situation, common themes are found can be found that relate to the society or culture from which we come.  

People seek healing through flower remedies for a number of reasons a recent trauma, anxiety, depression, lethargy or for general self improvement.