Flower Power: Flower Remedies

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Good Morning!

 

This week I will be discussing the work and energy behind " Flower

Power " . Not only is it a phrase from the 60's associated with peace

and the hippie movement, I find the phrase, itself empowering! So

this week I am going to explore the nature of " Flower Power " !

 

Flower Power: Flower Remedies

 

The essence of flowers is a subtle, aromatic and volatile liquid

extracted from the flowers, seeds, leaves, stems, bark and roots of

herbs, bushes, shrubs and trees through distillation. It is a form of

vibrational healing, which works on many levels. Flower remedies are

homeopathically prepared essences and benefit a specific mental and

emotional state. Below is a small sampling of the power of flowers,

with there color, qualities and patterns of imbalance they treat:

 

Agrimony: (Agrimonia eupatoria) (yellow)

Positive qualities: Emotional honesty, acknowledging and working with

emotional pain, obtaining true inner peace. Patterns of Imbalance:

Anxiety hidden by a mask of cheerfulness; denial and avoidance of

emotional pain, addictive behavior to anesthetize feelings.

 

Beech: (Fagus sylvatica) (red)

Positive qualities: Tolerance, acceptance of others' differences and

imperfections, seeing the good within each person and situation.

Patterns of Imbalance: Criticalness, judgmental attitudes,

intolerance; perfectionist expectations of others; over sensitivity

to one's social and physical environment.

 

Cherry Plum: (Prunus cerasifera) (white)

Positive qualities: Spiritual surrender and trust, feeling guided and

protected by a Higher Power; balance and equanimity despite extreme

stress. Patterns of Imbalance: Fear of losing control, or of mental

and emotional breakdown; desperate, destructive impulses.

 

Clematis: (Clematis vitalba) (white)

Positive qualities: Awake, focused presence; manifesting inspiration

in practical life; embodiment. Patterns of Imbalance: Avoidance of

the present by daydreaming; other-worldly and impractical ideals.

 

Elm: (Ulmus procera) (reddish brown)

Positive qualities: Joyous service, faith and confidence to complete

one's task Patterns of Imbalance: Overwhelmed by duties and

responsibilities, feeling unequal to the task required.

 

Gentian: (Gentiana amarella) (purple)

Positive qualities: Perseverance, confidence; faith to continue

despite apparent setbacks Patterns of Imbalance: Discouragement after

a setback; doubt.

 

Honeysuckle: (Lonicera caprifolium) (red/white)

Positive qualities: Being fully in the present; learning from the

past while releasing it. Patterns of Imbalance: Nostalgia; emotional

attachment to the past, longing for what was.

 

Impatiens: (Impatiens glandulifera) (pink/mauve)

Positive qualities: Patience, acceptance; flowing with the pace of

life and others. Patterns of Imbalance: Impatience, irritation,

tension, intolerance.

 

Larch: (Larix decidua) (red /yellow.)

Positive qualities: Self-confidence, creative expression, spontaneity

Patterns of Imbalance: Lack of confidence, expectation of failure,

self-censorship.

 

Mustard: (Sinapis arvensis) (yellow)

Positive qualities: Emotional equanimity, finding joy in life

Patterns of Imbalance: Melancholy, gloom, despair; generalized

depression without obvious cause.

 

Oak: (Quercus robur) (red)

Positive qualities: Balanced strength, accepting limits, knowing when

to surrender. Patterns of Imbalance: Iron-willed, inflexible; over

striving beyond one's limits.

 

Pine: (Pinus sylvestris) (red f./yellow m.)

Positive qualities: Self-acceptance, self-forgiveness; freedom from

inappropriate guilt and blame. Patterns of Imbalance: Guilt, self-

blame, self-criticism, inability to accept oneself.

 

Rock Rose: (Helianthemum nummularium) (yellow)

Positive qualities: Self-transcending courage, inner peace and

tranquillity when facing great challenges. Patterns of Imbalance:

Deep fear, terror, panic; fear of death or annihilation.

 

Star of Bethlehem: (Ornithogalum umbellatum) (white)

Positive qualities: Bringing soothing, healing qualities, a sense of

inner divinity. Patterns of Imbalance: Shock or trauma, either recent

or from a past experience; need for comfort and reassurance from the

spiritual world.

 

Vervain: (Verbena officinalis) (pink/mauve)

Positive qualities: Ability to practice moderation, tolerance, and

balance; " the middle way " ; grounded idealism. Patterns of Imbalance:

Overbearing or intolerant behavior; over enthusiasm or extreme

fanaticism; nervous exhaustion from over striving.

 

Wild Rose: (Rosa canina) (pink or white)

also known as Dog Rose. Positive qualities: Will to live, joy in

life. Patterns of Imbalance: Resignation, lack of hope, giving up on

life; lingering illness.

 

 

 

Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac.

Peacefulmind.com

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