HERB CORNER
When you take a flower remedy, you are “introducing” your body to the positive aspect of the flower that can heal the corresponding negative thought or feeling you are experiencing. Every flower has its own specific healing superpower. For instance, Larch ( Larix la - ricina ) helps build confidence by clearing out low self-esteem. Tan - sy ( Tanacetum vulgare ) replaces procrastination with goal-oriented action. White Chestnut ( Aesculus hippocastanum ) releases unwant - ed, repetitive thoughts and sees a clearer perspective. These are just a few examples of the thousands of healing flowers in the world. Can I take flower remedies for physical illnesses? Though they are not used to “cure” specific diseases, flow - er remedies can make a huge difference in recovery. They can help with issues like insomnia, low energy, and pain be- cause they ease the tension that causes these symptoms. For example, I have treated several people successfully with ver- tigo, which can be very debilitating. Often they have tried every- thing and not gotten better. There are many possible causes of vertigo—from ear infections, to viruses to inflammation and tox - icity. I treat with those physical causes in mind, plus I always rec- ommend the flower remedy Scleranthus. Scleranthus is a remedy for people who are feeling uncertainty and indecision to the point of feeling very unbalanced, which can cause mood swings, car sick- ness, dizziness. Sometimes Scleranthus alone can heal the vertigo, even if the client doesn’t recognize feeling indecisive or uncertain. The folks at the Bach Centre say it best: “The purpose of the remedies is to support one’s fight against illness by addressing the emotional fac - The Healing Power of Flower Remedies ...continued from page 49
tors like depression, anxiety and trauma that impede physical healing.” My own personal experience is in dealing with Lyme disease. A complex illness like Lyme affects virtually every part of the body, including the nervous system. Every client I have worked with, my- self included, inevitably deal with emotional issues like depression, isolation, anxiety, and trauma. Sometimes you can get the best treatment possible for the physical disease, but if the emotional im- balance is not addressed, you’ll never fully recover. Mental/emo - tional well-being is the piece of the puzzle of illness that often gets overlooked. This is where flower remedies can be transformative. How do I take flower remedies? Flower remedies can be taken “neat” in the mouth or put in wa- ter; they can also be put in bath water or on our skin. You can even just carry your bottle in your pocket. For pets, you can put the remedy directly in the mouth, on the inside flap of the ear; or you can put it in their water bowl, or on treats or food. Howmany remedies can you take at a time? You can take a single remedy or a formula of several in one bot- tle. There is no rule about the maximum number of remedies, but the guideline is 6 or 7 remedies. More than that won’t do any harm, but they may confuse the “message” the flowers are sending to your body. Practitioners like myself will use professional judgment and create a formula for you based on the most important issues you are dealing with, using the remedies they feel are the best fit for you.
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