Guest guest Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 REMEDIES: Holistic First Aid Kit (ELIXERS) Bach Flower First Aid Kit Most of us keep first aid kits handy for emergency use in our cars, campers, homes, etc. Have you considered adding a companion kit filled with natural remedies? Here are some essentials for filling a holistic health kit. Difficulty: Easy Time Required: 1 hour Here's How: 1. Kit: Find or sew a heavy cotton drawstring bag or knapsack and gather the following healing supplies. 2. Trauma Help: flower essences (Bach Rescue Remedy or FES Five Flower Formula), green fluorite and/or clear quartz crystal 3. Immune Booster: echinacea, vitamin C tablets 4. Purification: sage wand for smudging (matchbook), tea tree oil soap 5. Dehydration: bottled water, fruit juices 6. Injuries: aloe vera gel (for burns, cuts, abrasions, etc.) 7. Allergies: arsenicum album (homeopathic) 8. Sprains: epsom salt (also great for soaking tired and sore feet after a day of traveling) 9. Calming agents: herbal teas (chamomile, lemon balm, ginger, peppermint, etc.), lavender essential oil. 10. Energy food stuffs: almonds, granola bars, dried fruits, etc. Tips: Routinely replace any perishable items in your kit. Personalize your kit by including your own proven remedies. * Flower Essences Five Flower Rescue Remedy is a combination of essences that is used in emergency situations to stabilize trauma situations. It eases fear and restores one's state of calm and confidence. However, it is not intended to replace emergency care or assistance. This first aid formula of flowering herbs was originally combined through the studies of Dr. Edward Bach, a homeopathic practitioner who pioneered working with subtle flower energies. Rescue Remedy consists of these five essences: Star of Bethlehem, Rock Rose, Impatiens, Cherry Plum, Clematis Dosage: Ten drops in glass of water or juice, sipped as often as needed. If the person is unconscious or unable to drink the formula can be rubbed directly onto soft tissues of the body, lips, temples, inner wrists, etc. Star of Bethlehem This essence is a restorative remedy for calming anyone who has experienced shock or trauma. It has a balancing energy that is helpful in taking while undergoing counseling or therapeutic healing periods. Aids the grief process. Rock Rose This remedy is recommended in the event of life threatening emergency. It calms the individual when experiencing extreme panic, terror, or hysteria, restoring strength and courage. Impatiens This essence remedy addresses metal stresses and tensions. It calms feelings of impatience and irritability. It slows the tendency to move to quickly without care or forethought. Calming. Allows one to deepen his/her life experience without experiencing burnout. Cherry Plum This essence addresses emotions of desperation and loss of control. This remedy helps one re-connect with a higher power when the tensions and pressures of life are overwhelming. It brings mental calmness and emotional encouragement, allowing stresses and fears to be overcome. Clematis This remedy brings about focused awareness. It retards floaty or dreamy escapes. It is a grounding essence that wakes up the individual to better evaluate the present situation. Star of Bethlehem Latin Name: Ornithogalum umbellatum Purpose: Star of Bethlehem is one of the five flowers in the rescue remedy. This essence is a restorative remedy for calming anyone who has experienced shock or trauma. It has a balancing energy that is helpful in taking while undergoing counseling or therapeutic healing periods. Aids the grief process. Positive Qualities:, sense of inner peace, healing, calming, soothing energies, shock treatment Rock Rose Latin Name: Helianthemum nummularium Purpose: Rock Rose is one of the five flowers in the rescue remedy formula. This remedy is recommended in the event of life threatening emergency. It calms the individual when experiencing extreme panic, terror, or hysteria, restoring strength and courage. Positive Qualities: bravery / courage, clarity of action, ability to face challenges Impatiens Latin Name: Helianthemum nummularium Purpose: Rock Rose is one of the five flowers in the rescue remedy formula. This remedy is recommended in the event of life threatening emergency. It calms the individual when experiencing extreme panic, terror, or hysteria, restoring strength and courage. Positive Qualities: bravery / courage, clarity of action, ability to face challenges Cherry Plum Latin Name: Prunus cerasifera Purpose: Cherry Plum is one of the five flowers in the rescue remedy formula. It addresses emotions of desperation and loss of control. This remedy helps one re-connect with a higher power when the tensions and pressures of life are overwhelming. It brings mental calmness and emotional encouragement, allowing stresses and fears to be overcome. Positive Qualities: encouragement, endurance, strength, coping ability, trust, spiritual surrender, protection Clematis Latin Name: Clematis vitalba Purpose: Clematis is one of the five flowers in the rescue remedy formula. This remedy brings about focused awareness. It retards floaty or dreamy escapes. It is a grounding essence that wakes up the individual to better evaluate the present situation. Positive Qualities: focused awareness, grounding, awakefulness /alertness *** url/source unknown to me... 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