Find Your Own Flower Remedy

I always have a set of flower remedies on hand at home as they are so helpful for clearing and raising awareness to the emotional issues that often underlie illness or just for when you feel out of sorts and need to shift your mood.

They are what is called vibrational medicine and work in a similar way to homeopathic medicine. Flower remedies work on the mental, emotional and spiritual levels rather than directly on the physical.

The most well known flower remedies are the 'Bach flower remedies' and can be bought in health food shops or sometimes pharmacies.

When I choose a remedy for myself or a client I do it intuitively by asking first what I or the client needs and then closing my eyes whilst my hand hovers over the various bottles until I feel I want to pick one up. Then the remedy is either taken directly on the tongue in a few drops or in a glass of water a few times a day for however long is needed.

Below is a chart where you can try this out yourself...

Circle your finger around the chart and then stop when you intuitively feel to, if when reading the remedy's attributes they don't sound appropriate look at and read up on the remedy either side of it to see which one resonates the most.

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INDICATION BACH REMEDY OUTCOME

Hide problems behind a cheerful face	Agrimony	Cheerfulness stems from a real sense of self-acceptance and inner joy.
Fears and worries of unknown origin, Night Terror	Aspen	A state of inner peace, security and fearlessness.
Intolerant of others, critical, always in right	Beech	Tolerance and a sense of compassion for and unity of others.
Weak-willed and easily led. Find it hard to say, no.	Centaury	Become in touch with what you want and follow your own path.
Seek advice and confirmation from others	Cerato	Trust your own inner wisdom and follow it. Self-assured and decisive.
Fear of losing control of your own behavior	Cherry Plum	A calm mind and are able to think and act rationally.
Failure to learn from past mistakes and experiences	Chestnut Bud	Observe your own mistakes with objectivity, and learn from it.
Overly possessive and over protective of others	Chicory	Able to care for others unselfishly, offering genuine maternal love.
Dreaminess, lack of interest in the present. Daydreamer	Clematis	Interest in the world around, and enjoyment of life.
Poor self-image, sense of uncleanliness	Crab Apple	Acceptance of oneself and one's imperfections.
Overwhelmed by responsibility. Feeling tired and depressed	Elm	Restoration of one's normal capable personality and self-assurance.
Easily discouraged with small setbacks and depressed	Gentian	Realization that there is no such thing as failure when doing your best.
Hopelessness and despair, for people who have given up	Gorse	Sense of faith and hope, despite current physical or mental problems.
Self-preoccupied, self-concerned or talkative	Heather	Good listener who is generous in helping others. Selfless.
Envious, jealous, feeling of hatred	Holly	Generous-hearted person able to give without making demands.
Dwells on the past, over- attachment to the past	Honeysuckle	Ability to live in the present, ableto move forward in life without regret
"Monday Morning Feeling", mental weariness	Hornbeam	Certainty of one's strength and ability to face the day's work.
Impatience, people who are easily irritated	Impatiens	Someone who is decisive and spontaneous, less hasty in action.
Lack of self-confidence, people who don't try	Larch	Determined, capable, with a realistic sense of self-esteem.
Fear of known things such as illness, death, and accidents	Mimulus	Quiet courage to face trials and difficulties with humor and confidence.
Deep gloom with no origin, unable to shake off at will	Mustard	Return of joy, supported by an inner stability and peace.

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BACH REMEDY OUTCOME

Exhausted but struggles on, Keep going ignoring tiredness	Oak	Restores their energy and helps them recognize the need to take time off.
Lack of energy, exhaustion to point of tears, tires easily	Olive	Restoration of strength, vitality and interest in life. Peace of mind.
Self-reproach and guilt, blame themselves	Pine	Accept responsability realistically and have sound judgement.
Fear or over concern for others and welfare of others	Red Chestnut	Ability to care for others with compassion but without anxiety.
Terror such as after being in an accident, or nightmares	Rock Rose	Courage and presence of mind. The person is calm and self-forgetful.
Inflexible, self denial and set themselves high standards	Rock Water	Ability to hold high ideals with flexible mind. Willing to change minds.
Uncertainty and indecision, faced with two possibilities	Scleranthus	Certainty and decisiveness with poise and balance in all circumstances.
After effects of shock, mental or physical	Star of Bethlehem	Neutralize the effects of the trauma, whether immediate or delayed.
Extreme mental anguish, at point of breakdown	Sweet Chestnut	Liberation from despair and despondency. Peace of mind and faith that all is good
Over enthusiasm. Those with fixed principles and ideas	Vervain	Calm, wise and tolerant. Able to relax and take broad view of life and events.
Assertive and inflexible, often very capable and ambitious	Vine	Determination without domination. See the good in others/encourage.
Protection from change and outside influences	Walnut	Ability to move forward and remain steadfast to one's path in life.
May appear proud, aloof to other may feel lonely	, Water Violet	Warmer relationships with others, while maintaining one's wisdom.
Unwanted thoughts, mental anguish, repetitive thoughts	White Chestnut	Peace of mind, the head is clear and thinking is under control.
Uncertainty as to correct path in life. At a cross road in life	Wild Oat	Clear picture of what to do in life with positive ideas and ambitions.
Resignation and apathy, for those who are resigned	Wild Rose	Lively interest in life, work and the world in general.
Self pity and resentment, feel more or less put-upon	Willow	Allows people to forgive and forget past injustices and enjoy life.