FLOWER ESSENCES

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“A morning-glory at my window satisfies me more than the metaphysics of books.”
-  Walt Whitman, poet
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BACH & AUSTRALIAN FLOWER ESSENCES     

During the 1930's, Edward Bach, a bacteriologist and surgeon disillusioned with orthodox medicine, left a flourishing Harley Street practice to investigate the curative properties of plants. His research resulted in the discovery of remedial preparations which were capable of meeting each particular individual's needs, without the harmful side-effects of the drugs of conventional medicine.   

Unlike standard herbal remedies, the effectiveness of the medicinal substances produced by Bach were not attributed to the chemical constituents of plants, but instead to the release of bioplasmic energies activated during the preparatory procedures (similar to homeopathic treatments). In the same way that we believe that stress can make the body vulnerable to illness, Bach believed that a person's negative moods could lay the body open to disease, so he designed his flower remedies to act upon the patient's mental state, harmonizing the body's energies to re-establish the delicate counterpoise between mind and body. Instead of concentrating on the patient's physical symptoms, remedies were chosen according to the patient's mood and attitude.   

Although traditionalists censured Bach's treatments, today many homeopaths now incorporate flower essence therapy into their practice. The remarkable success of flower essence treatment, not only with people but also with animals and plants, has discredited the sceptic's argument that the cure is only a placebo effect or simply results from the patient’s belief in the ability of the healer.    Flower essences can be used as a preventative treatment, as well as a remedy, to help rid the patient of negative emotional tendencies, which may if allowed to continue, cause illness or behavioural, social or emotional problems.

Correct dosage is affected by the strength of the particular formulation, so refer to the label on the bottle, or your health therapist’s instructions, for the most effective dosage and application. Flower essences are usually preserved in an alcohol base, however, flower essences can be prepared in a water-base, which is preferable when dosing non-human animals and plants.  Generally the dosage remains in the range of three to ten drops, three to four times daily. Preparations should be stored in a cool place away from strong odours. Scroll down for a comprehensive list of Bach and Australian Flower Essences and a Table of Emotional Problems, Disorders & Corresponding Flower Essences and the various flower essence treatments usually used for those particular problems. For effective and correct treatment of physical or emotional conditions, it is recommended that you contact your qualified health therapist. Flower essences are sold at a number of health food stores and by a selection of homeopaths and complimentary health therapists.

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AUSTRALIAN & BACH FLOWER ESSENCES

1.  AGRIMONY (Bach)
2.  ASPEN (Bach)
3.  BEECH (Bach)
4. BANKSIA ERICIFOLIA (Aust)
5. BLACK WATTLE (Aust)
6.  CENTAURY (Bach)
7.  CERATO (Bach)
8.  CHERRY PLUM (Bach)
9.  CHESTNUT BUD (Bach)
10. CHICHORY (Bach)
11. CLEMATIS (Bach)
12. CLUSTERED  EVERLASTING (Aust)
13. COAST BANKSIA - WHITE HONEYSUCKLE (Aust)
14. COOTAMUNDRA  WATTLE (Aust)
15. CRAB APPLE (Bach)
16. CRIMSON BOTTLEBRUSH (Aust)
17. ELM (Bach)
18. FIRE WHEEL TREE (Aust)
19. FLANNEL FLOWER (Aust)
20. FRINGED LILY (Aust)

21. GENTIAN (Bach)
22. GERALDTON  WAX PLANT (Aust)
23. GOLDEN EVERLASTING (Aust)
24. GORSE (Bach)
 25. GREVILLEA  BANKSII (Aust)
26. HEATHER (Bach)
27. HELICHRYSUM ACUMINATUM (Aust)
28. HOLLY (Bach)
29. HONEYSUCKLE (Bach)
30. HORNBEAM (Aust)
31. HYMENO-SPORUM FLAVUM (Aust)
32. IMPATIENS (Bach)
33. LARCH (Bach)
34. MIMULUS (Bach)
35. MUSTARD (Bach)
36. NODDING GREENHOOD (Aust)
37. OAK (Bach)
38. OLIVE (Bach)
39. PEACH BLOSSOM TEA TREE (Aust)

EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS, DISORDERS & CORRESPONDING FLOWER ESSENCES
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Ambitious, dictatorial, forceful, obstinate, a person who is `never wrong' - 53, 19, 31, 58
Animals recovering from illness - 6, 38, 30
Anticipates failure - 14, 33, 18
Anxiety and apprehension - 2
Bitterness - 61, 25, 31, 36
Blaming self for something he/she had or had not done - 41, 22, 25
Changes from one mood to another without warning, `Jeckle & Hyde' syndrome - 46, 5, 22, 39, 51, 56 Depression - 21, 39, 56, (in extreme cases -35, 50)
Desexed cats spraying - 28, 10
Despair - 50, 24
Desperation - 8, 18
Difficulty in making up mind - 46, 5, 22, 39, 51, 56
Diseased plants -1,15
Disheartened - 33, 37, 14, 18, 62
Disorientated - 11
Dissatisfaction with some aspect of self - 15, 36
Dwelling on problems - 57
Easily discouraged - 21, 5, 14, 16, 22
Easily swayed by other people's ideas or opinions - 54, 14, 48
Everything has to be their way - 10, 20, 31, 36
Exhausted soil - 38, 53, 59
Expectation of self is too high causing the individual stress and tension - 17, 52, 13, 19, 23, 58 Extreme distress and hopelessness - 49
Failure to learn from past mistakes - 9, 12, 36
Fear of a particular object/s or circumstances - 34, 55, 5, 50
Feeling weighed down by pressures - 17, 13, 19
Frayed feeling due to working too hard for too long - 52, 19, 23, 25, 58
Guilt feelings - 41, 22, 25 Hate - 28, 4, 36
Hopelessness - 24, 50 Impatient - 19, 25, 31, 58
Indecisive - 46 Intolerant and critical of others - 3, 19, 20, 25
Irritable nature - 19, 25, 31, 58
Jealous - 28, 4, 36
Lacking a sense of direction - 59, 5, 13, 16, 22, 51
Lack confidence in own decisions - 7, 56
Living in the past - 29, 36
Mental and physical exhaustion - 12, 16, 25, 30, 38, 42
Mental fatigue - 38, 12, 25, 42
Mental strain - 32, 23
Mental torment (self-imposed) - 46, 22
Negative and unproductive thoughts interfering with effective functioning, difficulty in thinking positive - 57, 22 Only interested in self but needs others for constant support - 26, 20, 40                
Only trusts self to get things done properly - 19, 25, 31, 58
Others interfering in life causing doubt and depression - 21, 5, 14, 16, 22
Overanxious about other people's opinions, desire to be liked by everyone - 6, 14, 48
Panic or terror - 44
Pessimistic attitude - 61, 25, 31, 36
Possessive, self-centred - 10, 20, 31, 36
Preoccupation with some negative aspect of self - 15, 36
Rejuvenates `unhappy' looking plants - 6, 38, 30
Relaxant following birth and to speed recovery of mother - 47
Relaxant for mind and body of mother directly prior to birth - 32, 34, 44, 52
Resentful feelings - 61, 25, 31, 36
Self-confidence (lacking) - 33, 18 Self-doubt - 7, 14, 16, 56
Self-pity - 10, 22, 50
Sense of hopelessness but refuses to give in - 37, 16, 23, 48, 62
Shock - 47, 16
Shock from transplantation (plants & trees) - 47, 30
Stress - 1
Strict on self - 44, 36
Suspicious nature - 26, 4, 36
Tendency to suffer from nervous tension - 19, 25, 31, 58
Tension - 32, 33
Terror - 44, 51
Tired, lacking in energy - 16, 25, 30
Unable to relax - 52, 58, 19, 23, 25
Vague fear, anxiety striking without warning - 2, 40, 50
Vengeful feelings - 28, 4, 36
Weariness - mental & physical - 30, 16, 25
Wishing to change life's course but lacks confidence, dissatisfied with present existence - 59, 5, 13, 16, 22, 51
Withdrawn from reality, dreamer - 11, 5
Worried and fearful for others - 43, 51
Tendency to worry generally - 1, 4, 27

* Complimentary health remedies and techniques provided here, are for educational purposes only, and not intended as a guide for diagnosing or  treating health problems. Health disorders should be treated by an appropriate, qualified health therapist.

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