Blossom Therapy

Flower remedy or blossom therapy is a special type of treatment that is based on the pure essence of florals. This therapy falls under the form of complementary and alternative medicine, also called CAM.

Flower therapy is also called blossom therapy in some parts of the world. This is a special treatment that is mainly based on the idea that flowers have to heal vibrational energy. This practice uses flower essences that are liquids infused with the flower’s energy. Edward Bach creates modern flower essences. According to him, the energy of flowers can balance emotions and bring about physical, mental, and spiritual wellness. And people use the flower essence for the same purpose. With popular demand, you can now easily find these essences in an online store or at the essence therapist.

Bach flower remedy – Everything you need to know

There are shreds of evidence that Bach flower remedies help in pain and anxiety. They are also believed to improve depression, immunity, and different psychological disorders. Every Bach rescue remedy is based on the watered-down extracts from flowers of certain wild plants. Despite being based on the philosophy of homoeopathy, in this case, there are fewer materials. Also, none of these materials works directly on the physical symptoms instead of on the emotions. Yet still, they can ease the body and mind by healing negative emotions.

About choosing a Bach remedy

Bach remedy (or bach blossom therapy) works on different emotions with the help of essence from different flowers. It includes fear, uncertainty, lack of interest, loneliness, oversensitivity, sadness/despair, and care for others at the expense of self. Therefore, if you are looking forward to curing any specific issue, you should consult an expert in Bach flower remedy to know your essence. It is important to select a flower remedy according to emotional issues or the root of your problem. You can also choose one or mix several.

How to use them

These Bach remedies normally come as liquids in dropper bottles. In contrast, some remedies are also available as pills, sprays, skin creams and bath salts. But in liquid form, you can use the content in several ways – each of which is acceptable. You can use them straight from the bottle by adding a few drops to your tongue. Otherwise, mix a few drops of Elm, Pine, Walnut or Chichory in a glass of water and sip at intervals. If you are educated enough about the therapy with types, impact and uses of different essences, you can make personal mixes. You can make a unique combo by mixing different Bach essences. However, you should add more than 2 drops of each essence with no more than 7 different essences in one mixture.

Impact, side-effects, and safety

For a long time, people are using Bach remedies for many conditions. Some to name are depression, stress, anxiety, cancer, HIV, physical and emotional trauma, and many more. These remedies are mixed when it comes to if they help in emotional issues or pain. But they do make some people feel better. However, studies suggest that Bach remedies are safe, but some have a small amount of alcohol so check the label if you want to avoid it. Also, do not take Bach remedies in replacement of prescribed medicine. You must also inform your doctor if you want to or are already using any Bach essences.

Most popular Bach essences

There is a long list of Bach essences that you can find in the market. However, some of them really appreciated their effectiveness and other benefits. Top among them is Larch, which is commonly used to boost confidence. The user can make you confident about your abilities and make you determinant with a balanced sense of self-esteem. For support, you can use Elm. It will help you stop getting overwhelmed and putting your problems into a negative or worse perspective. At the same time, people use white chestnuts for tranquillity and to avoid repetitive thoughts. It also boosts positivity and peace of mind.