Flower Essence Formulas

      Flower essences are water-based extracts of flowers that are used to heal, soothe, and balance emotional states. They were first developed by Dr. Edward Bach in England in the 1920’s. Dr. Bach was a physician and homeopath who was very empathetic to the emotional states of his patients. He discovered that certain flowers soothed and healed various emotions and states of being.

      Flower essences may instill a sense of well-being within a person or animal so that he or she feels sufficiently resourced in order to let go of negative moods and behaviors, see things from a different perspective, find true direction and purpose, protect against stress, go with the flow of change, and strengthen the physical body.

       I create individualized flower essence formulas for each animal based upon the nuances of its emotional state. For example, for a dog who feels afraid of other dogs due to being bitten when he was a puppy, I would give Mimulus to minimize fear, Star of Bethlehem to soothe the trauma of being bitten, and Yarrow to instill a sense of protection from within.

 

How to prepare an essence formula dosage bottle:

-start with a brand-new glass dropper bottle, one or two oz., available at health food stores

-fill bottle with spring or filtered water (not unfiltered tap water) with a big dash of vodka or brandy or vinegar to preserve the formula. (You may store the dosage bottle in the fridge if not using a preservative.)

-add four drops of each  recommended flower essence into the dosage dropper bottle. Essences are available through health food stores.

 

How to administer flower essences:

-a few drops of the formula into the water bowl twice daily. It is ok if other pets drink from the same bowl.

-moisten a clean, untouched q-tip with the formula and apply to the animal’s skin twice daily.; the inside of the ear or the nose is a good place if the pet is particularly furry.

-add a few drops onto food twice daily

-for birds: spray into cage or add a few drops into bath/shower water or into water bowl.

 

How long to administer the essences?

Give essences on a regular basis, at least twice daily, for at least one month.

 

How will I know that the essences are working?

Essences work subtly from the inside out. Sometimes the changes are noticeable from the first day, sometimes they are noticeable over span of few weeks. If there is no noticeable change within a month, perhaps another modality of healing is necessary, like acupuncture, homeopathy, Tellington Touch, etc. Please call me and we can discuss what may be helpful. Flower essences are not like drugs or herbs; they do not force change upon the body. Rather, they give a being what it needs on an inner level so that the being can make its own changes organically.

 

Important thing to remember while using flower essences:

-Be sure to not touch the inside of the bottle or the glass dropper so that your own personal essence does not intermingle with the essence formula. If you do touch the dropper, rinse it off in filtered or spring water, and if you don’t have that, rinse it off in tap water (and shake off the excess and wipe with paper towel).

-Consistent regular doses, at least twice daily, are important to maintain. The quantity given does not matter; one drop of essence formula has the same effect as a tablespoon, whether it is given to a horse or to a rabbit. Staying on a regular rhythm in administering doses, and upping the frequency of doses, will have the most benefit.

 

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Last changed: October 16, 2007