Flower Power: Flower Remedies

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Flower Power: Flower Remedies

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 " !

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

homeopathic essences, which 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- male), (yellow-female)

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: ( 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.

Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac.

http://www.peacefulmind.com/homeopathy.htm

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