Plant-based Treatments: Flower Essences

What are Flower Essences?
In 1930, Dr. Edward Bach, an English doctor and homeopath, gave up his practice and went back to the countryside of Wales to research healing plants and flowers. Bach was an unusual man for his time; he thought that if we heal our souls, our bodies will heal, too. He believed plants and flowers held the secret to healing our souls, and wanted to unravel their mysteries.

So, Bach spent years in nature. When he had strong feelings, he let himself be drawn to the flower or plant that restored his emotional balance. He collected the "essence" of these flowers and made 38 Bach flower remedies and a blend of essences called "Rescue Remedy"—used to rebalance our energy field after an upset or prepare for a known stressor.

All animals—and plants—have energy fields. In fact, this is the link from flowers to our bodies. The healing offered by flower essences is subtle, perhaps closest to homeopathic medicines.

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