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Flower Essences

Flower Essences as we now know them were first discovered by Dr. Edward Bach in Wales in the 1930's after a long career in London as a bacteriologist and homeopathic physician. Dr. Bach was well aware of the spiritual and holistic aspects of the human experience and wanted to find natural remedies that would be safe and without side effects.

It was Dr. Bach's theory that any disease in the body was first demonstrated as a disharmony in the mind and expressed through the emotions of the personality. He saw the mind as exquisitely sensitive and able to reveal imbalance long before any disease might be present. Following higher guidance and the belief that nature, specifically herbs and flowers, are infused with Divine provision for our natural and balanced health and healing, Dr Bach researched the effects of 12 specific flower essences on his own mind and emotions. He initially identified 7 states of imbalance which were: fear, uncertainty, insufficient or inappropriate interest in present circumstances, loneliness, over-sensitivity, despair and over-care of others.

Conflicts that arose due to these mental imbalances and acts 'against unity' that resulted from them were a result, he felt, of some internal conflict trying to expose itself. Over time, 38 essences were developed. Dr. Bach didn't address disease but merely applied herbal essences to mental mood patterns with the result being the ability to deal with current difficulties and then a sense of peaceful balance. Some essences address more superficial conditions while others are for deeper states of imbalance. Documented cases show the effectiveness of this approach to wellness.

Dr. Bach never explained how he saw the essences working scientifically and desired that we refrain from trying to over-analyze something that simply works. The requirements to make essences were sunlight, fresh flower blossoms, a clean glass bowl and pure water. All these years later, though, we read about Dr. Masaru Emoto's fascinating study in 'The Hidden Messages in Water' of the effects of thoughts, words and feelings on molecules of water and wonder at Dr. Bach's simple yet profound insight. The body is composed largely of water and quite possibly our cells respond at an energetic level to the subtle application of natural, higher patterns that stimulate in us a healing, balancing response. And then quite possibly we also touchthe realm of the Divine working through our minds and subconscious souls.

The work of Flower Essences can be useful in energy shifting through observing attitudes and measuring, through muscle testing. how these attitudes affect energy flow. As with Homeobotanicals, there is an affinity between essences and visual images and metaphors used to balance meridians and rhythms. Essences serve as a supportive patterning for people making personal change and may be used in conjunction with energy balancing.

Botanical Works offers a variety of information on herbal and energy balancing options
to help you maintain good health. It is not intended to replace a timely visit
to your health care provider.

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