Flowers to the Rescue! Throughout the holiday season, we all look for ways to keep up with engagements and maintain our health and happiness. Despite our best efforts, many of us find our emotional integrity compromised. This usually manifests as a feeling of being rushed, overwhelmed, and even short-tempered. This is where Flower Essences come to the rescue.

Flower Essences are subtle liquid extracts that can be thought of as the holographic image or energetic impression of the plants themselves. They are used to address profound issues of emotional well being, soul development, and the mind-body connection. Said another way, the essences affect us us on a vibrational level. Due to the powerful and gentle way these amazing substances work, they are particularly great for the elderly, children and pets. Sound a little too woo-woo to you? Keep reading.

The essences work on a variety of levels, so the healing potential is great. Are you thinking your relatives drive you nuts? Use beech, which is indicated for accepting other people’s differences. Do you have a lingering feeling of not being good enough? Try buttercup. Buttercup is indicated for souls who judge themselves by conventional standards of achievement and success. Mimulus, which gives courage and confidence to face life’s challenges, is great for timid and shy children. Tired of the yappy and gassy dog? Use chamomile for digestive upset and attention demands. Pink Yarrow is wonderful for those who absorb too much of other peoples’ emotions. Shooting Star helps discovery and includes a wide variety of practical applications.

When looking for a solution to your current emotional conundrum, go for the Flower Essences. If you need a general boost, try Bach’s Rescue Remedy or FES’s Self Heal.  We carry a wonderful book called the Flower Essence Repertory by Patricia Kaminiski and Richard Katz. This book provides extensive and easy to read knowledge about the products. The vast and flexible way that flower essences can be used is well worth the exploration of our internal environment.

Take care and be well this season and beyond!
Cheers to your good health!!
- Caitlyn from the Vitamin Department