Flower Essences for returning your emotions into something you can understand. Paramount Herbs now carries a bottle with all 38 remedies in it for those who can't make the decision to take the following questionnaire. Since it is a homeopathic blend it is safe to take for a few months at a time if needed. But after doing one bottle of the full 38 remedies; I recommend a bottle with your specific needs will most likely test stronger and help you heal faster.
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Animal Care
Traditional Flower Remedies from Dr. Bach
Since you are reading this brochure, you probably have a certain degree of commitment and concern for the well-being of animals. Whether they live with you as a companion or you work among them, the human/animal bond is a vital part of your life. It’s likely that you’ve realized that animals have feelings and can experience stress. They react to changes in their environment, and your mood can have an effect on them. Animals can experience oversensitivity, fear, despondency, loneliness and depression, among other emotions. When tender loving care (TLC) isn’t enough, and medical problems have been ruled out as the cause of these emotional states, the flower preparations can assist an animal suffering the ill effects of stress.
The “Traditional Flower Remedies can help restore your animal friends to a state of calm and emotional balance in difficult times. Moves, transition, change and even such things as traveling anxieties, have been eased with the use of the remedies.
We receive letters and case studies from people reporting wonderful results when the remedies have been used. Our reports include cases involving dogs, cats, horses, cattle, birds, tropical fish, snakes, African rhinoceros and elephants.
The fact that the remedies have been effective with animals assures us that the remedies are not placebos. Animals cannot talk themselves into changing behavior or feelings. This demonstrates the organic non-invasive manner by which the remedies work.
The 38 flower remedies provide animals with a gentle safe system of emotional stress relief. Adding these remedies to your total care regimen will help to assure their health and wellbeing.
The human/animal bond is a vital and enriching connection. The traditional 38 flower remedies can play an important role in supporting this special relationship.
What has been used successfully with shelter or stray animals that have been abused and/or neglected?
The combination of Aspen, Star of Bethlehem, and Larch. Aspen and Larch are used for the fear and distrust that reflect in their downcast eyes, and Star of Bethlehem for the grief and trauma they have experienced.
What are some examples of behavioral conditions that respond well to the remedies?
There have been numerous reports of successful use of the remedies in modifying the following behavior: hiding or escape behavior; adjustment to a new environment; fear of loud noises; fear of things or people and inappropriate use of a litter box.
What can be used to help train a puppy or kitten to not bite or nip?
While it is normal or natural for a puppy and on kitten to bite or nip, it is not acceptable behavior. Chestnut Bud and Walnut have been used successfully in getting these animals to end this behavior, when combined with gentle, firm training.
What can be used to assist in motion sickness problems?
Many animals suffer from motion sickness when traveling. Alleviating the animal’s travel anxieties can produce a freedom for you and your animals, It can also help in eliminating the added stress experienced when the only time an animal travels is to the veterinarian—and the animal knows it. Motion sickness can often be completely relieved by having the animal travel on an empty stomach, and using a combination of Scleranthus and Calming Essence.
Have the remedies been used successfully with a variety of animals?
Over the years, the remedies have been used successfully on numerous large and small animals, like dogs, cats and Horses and also fish.
FELINES
Animals demonstrate the manifestations of personality, and experience various emotions. The following indications are given in hopes of expanding your understanding of feline behavior and the application of the 38 flower preparations. The remedies listed are by no means the only ones that apply to animal usage, but have proven to be the most common.
Clematis: Anytime a cat appears stunned or experiences unusual patterns of sleeping beyond the typical cat-nap. Used in helping to regain consciousness after an accident or operation. Can be used in conjunction with Calming Essence to help newborn kittens wake up and breathe. One drop can be repeated every few minutes.
Chicory: For the extremely affectionate cat that can be possessive and jealous, always stays near you wanting to be held, petted and fussed after.
Beech: For the cat that has no tolerance for another animal or certain people. Effective with Walnut to assist in keeping the peace between two cats that always seem to be fighting.
Mimulus: For fear of particular things or circumstances such as thunderstorms, vacuum cleaners, trips to the vet and visits by small children. Where fear turns to terror, use Rock Rose or Calming Essence.
Aspen: For “fraidy cat” that is always slinking from place to place, never being quite at ease. Startles easily at any sound, even non-threatening sounds it has heard before. (Note that in some cases this is due to abuse or trauma in the past—in those instances Star of Bethlehem should he used. When in doubt use Star & Aspen.
Water Violet: A constitutional remedy for most cats which helps them keep their instinct for solitude in balance with their enjoyable interactions with other people and animals in their environment.
Walnut: Very helpful for any sort of changes that a cat may experience, such as new babies or new pets in the house, moving weaning or heat cycles. It helps ease adjustment to house guests and holidays.
Larch: Especially useful for the low cat in the pecking order, per haps the runt. For the cat with little or no self-confidence. Self-esteem is an important part of feline well-being and is usually radiated by an emotionally balanced cat.
Star of Bethlehem: For all trauma, past and present, physical and psychological. For recuperation from surgery, queening, car trips, injury, weaning, boarding and other traumas that affect your cat’s dignity, freedom, health or security. For cats adopted from shelters.
Hornbeam: For fatigue. The strengthening remedy. Can be helpful in assisting runts or to build up any sickly animal.
Honeysuckle: For the cat that has lost a person or other animal they have been close to. Star of Bethlehem can be used as well to address this condition. Also useful along with Walnut to help the cat adjusting to a new location.
Vine: For the Boss Cat. One who rules the roost and the house hold.
Calming Essence®: Appropriate for any kind of accident, illness, or injury your cat may experience. Always seek the services of a veterinarian in all serious cases! Calming Essence can also be used in cases of pregnancy and queening, at cat shows, on cat trips, while boarding, during a long absence, before or after surgery or whenever a cat seems to be experiencing the effects of extreme stress.
A woman from Sacramento, California informs us: I have been showing my cats for several years and recently noticed that my cats appeared much more fidgety and ill at ease than many of the other cats being shown. It began to concern me, so I spoke to several of the other exhibitors, who suggested that I use Calming Essence with my cats, because they had been using it with their animals, and had remarkable results. It was indeed remarkable.., for the first time, my Cheshire sat calmly before and during the show. He was awarded a ribbon for the first time, I was elated. Since then I have used it with my cats before we leave for the show, when we arrive, and about 5 minutes before showing, and we’ve had great results!
Excerpt from Dr, Pitcairn’s Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats:
A woman brought in a cat, after it was violently shaken by a large dog, the animal was uncomfortable, irritable and constipated. It also had a fever, weight loss and fluid accumulation in the lungs and a painful abdomen. The most severe injury seemed to be a displaced vertebra in the lower back… it hurt the cat very much when I touched it.
I prescribed Star of Bethlehem @ 2 drops to be given every 2 hours. Three days later, the cat’s owner called to say that her cat was quite recovered. The drops had noticeably relaxed her.
CANINES
The following are the most common remedy indications for dogs:
Clematis: Dogs will sometime need Clematis when kept indoors in adverse weather, when waiting for a beloved person to come home, etc. Can also be used if they are drowsy, but not really sleepy. Useful following surgery to help waking up from anesthesia. It may be used in combination with Calming Essence the moment puppies are born to help them wake up and breathe.
Chicory: For a dog that follows you around, is constantly under foot, and becomes extremely upset when left alone. For the jealous dog. For the affectionate dog who must always be in your lap.
Olive: For the dog who is totally exhausted, ill and/or traumatized. This remedy may lend a measure of strength and comfort to seriously ill dogs along with Star of Bethlehem.
Mimulus: For a dog with a particular fear of known things such as loud noises, thunderstorms, vacuum cleaners, trips to the vet or visits by small children. When these fears turn to terrors, use Rock Rose or Calming Essence.
Aspen: For the nervous, fearful dog, especially in new circumstances. This dog often carries its tail between its legs; may be a submissive wetter. Can assist dogs harshly disciplined in the past.
Honeysuckle: For the dog whose primary person has been removed. If the dog acts withdrawn, subdued or unenthusiastic towards people. To be used in conjunction with the Star of Bethlehem, especially if primary person has died. For homesickness while at the kennel or if left home alone for a prolonged period of time.
Star of Bethlehem: For the physically or emotionally traumatized dog, either currently or in the past. Nearly always indicated for dogs that have been in a pound. For abused animals.
Water Violet: Useful for the dog that is aloof, self-reliant, intelligent, and a loner. Useful for dogs that were socialized comparatively late in life, and who seem very stand-offish. Often an excellent choice for dogs who are part wolf, coyote, dingo, etc., or who have wild ancestry like the husky.
Scleranthus: Can be useful in car sickness, used along with Calming Essence.
Holly: For the angry dog who threatens to attack, or attacks without provocation. Remember that any personality changes should be checked out with a vet. In addition, Holly can be useful in treating aggressive behavior often due to trauma or abuse in the past. Star of Bethlehem should always be given in con junction with Holly.
Chestnut Bud: Helpful in training situations. Useful in teaching a puppy to make a distinction between right and wrong; For example, the difference between papers for paper training and today’s paper left on the sofa, or a rawhide bone and your shoes. Used in conjunction with Holly.
Vervain: For highly strung cogs with a great deal of nervous energy. For those who arc hard to keep from jumping or barking. While enthusiasm goes with the species, this remedy can help to slow them down.
Another excerpt from Dr. Pitcairn’s Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats:
One case in which I used a flower essence concerned a dog with a host of distressing symptoms. These included a loss of appetite, lack of energy, unusual behavior, vomiting, collapse, fever, damp body hair, a tense abdomen, and enlarged spleen...
Al these symptoms were threatening ones and seemed to indicate a serious physical disturbance. Yet previous treatment with a synthetic cortisone preparation, antibiotics, and vitamin B-12 injections had no effect on the dog.
Because I knew the family was under stress, I suspected a disturbance on the psychological or mental level. Accordingly, I prescribed Larch, to be used 4 times a day for a week. For the first few hours after starting the treatment the symptom became exaggerated, but marked improvement was seen by the next day. A week later the symptoms were gone and have not returned for over a year. In addition, this dog’s personality changed. She became more playful and outgoing with the other animals in the family, something not seen before. This change has persisted even though the original treatment was only for a few weeks...
USING THE TRADITIONAL 38 FLOWER REMEDIES
It is extremely easy to administer the remedies to animals, you can either simply place a few drops in drinking water, or you can d lute the remedies and place them in food. They can be given to animals in a variety of ways—ten drops from the concentrate into a water container, a dilution of 2 drops of concentrate on nose or ears. A maximum of six remedies can be used, with the emergency combination formula counting as one.
Ideally, the remedies need to be given four times per day. In cases of extreme stress, they may be given as often as every half hour, and Calming Essence may be used every 5 to 8 minutes, in times of crisis.
A dosage bottle can be made for a dog or a cat, while large animals can take the remedies directly through the mouth with the aid of a dosage syringe available from livestock companies. Many animals will I take their dosage right from the dropper, welcoming the effect they feel from the remedies. The animals seem to know that the remedies are helping them and often respond in eager anticipation when it is time to take them. It s a good idea to run the dropper under hot water to avoid bacteria from forming in the dropper bottle if your pet’s tongue touches the dropper.
When diluting the remedies for animals, we suggest you omit the brandy since most animals seem to dislike the taste. When remedies are given in food or water, there is no need to worry about the effects of them on other animals. If another animal does not need the remedies, they will I have no effect! All animals can freely share the same food bowls.
Many times our companion animals mirror our moods. What we think is characteristic of them, could very well be their response to our behavior. Look at yourself objectively, and ask if you could use the same remedies too! The 38 Traditional Flowers from Dr. Bach are a simple, safe method of healing and can be as important to animals as food, water and tender loving care.
CALMING ESSENCE
The 5 Flower Combination Emergency Stress Formula:
Out of thousands of case studies, some of the most extraordinary and dramatic reports have been those involving the use of Calming Essence, the emergency stress formula. Many veterinarians use the emergency stress formula as a last resort after standard procedures have failed, and have reported remarkable results.
From their reports, as well as those of numerous pet owners, the emergency stress formula has made a difference in reducing anxiety, and calming animals down so they were less susceptible to stress. It has been used in cases of accidents, injuries, pre- and post-surgery, not only for dogs and cats, but also for fish and birds. This emergency stress formula has been very effective when used with animals being shown, traveling, and being boarded. Bach markets the five flower combination emergency stress formula under the trade name Calming Essence.
A SPECIAL NOTE TO ALL
Some behavior problems are a sign of physical illness. It is essential that any animal, particularly one that shows a sudden change in behavior, be given a complete examination by a veterinarian. Only after pathology has been ruled out should one proceed on the behavioral path.
The use of the 38 traditional remedies by Bach are not intended to remove, eliminate, or negate veterinary care (either allopathic or homeopathic), but, rather, to be included in a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. These remedies do not cure or treat, but rather is used as an adjunct catalyst.
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PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH, CHILDCARE AND THE TEENAGE YEARS
Having and raising a child in today’s world can be both a rewarding and challenging experience. From pregnancy through your child’s teenage years, there are times when you desire gentle emotional stress relief.
“Traditional Flower Remedies from Bach (Ellon®) & “Calming Essence®” may be helpful during pregnancy, when responsibilities and physical changes must be coped with. They can also be helpful in reducing feelings of fear and panic often experienced during labor and delivery. The appropriate remedies to utilize change as a child grows and develops. Each day, new situations arise with which you must deal. Many parents have used the remedies with their children, and have found them to be useful— particularly during the difficult teenage years. We have prepared this guide to assist in coping with the demands of child rearing.
PRACTICAL USES OF TRADITIONAL FLOWER REMEDIES FROM ELLON IN PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
Although pregnancy is a condition common to many women, the experience itself is entirely personal and unique. Regardless of whether the pregnancy and delivery are joyous, fearful, or “routine”, the mother-to-be is subjected in varying degrees to trauma and change, both physiologically and emotionally. These preparations have been a significant help to pregnant women in overcoming their emotional suffering and apprehension for both pre- and post-natal periods.
These preparations are quite unique in that they are totally natural, non-toxic, have no side effects, are non addictive, do not interfere with prescribed medications, and there is no danger of overdosing. The philosophy behind the development of these preparations is to deal with stress in a harmonious and gentle manner.
Crab Apple: Suggested for any feelings of negative body image as one’s size steadily increases. It helps to bring a feeling of self acceptance. Also can be helpful if there are feelings of disgust towards nursing or changing diapers.
Elm: Suggested for feelings of being overwhelmed by responsibilities of impending motherhood or if the new duties seem enormous.
Hornbeam: Used for physical weariness and mental fatigue. It is also good for feelings that emotional or physical strength is needed to accomplish any task.
Olive: For extreme exhaustion. Olive is often suggested to assist in the restoration of the system after delivery.
Impatiens: For irritability and nervousness.., for impatience especially during the final months, when it feels like the delivery date will never come.
Larch: Taken for feelings of inadequacy towards the approaching new duties of mothering. Good for new mothers in bringing feelings of confidence.
Pine: For any feelings of guilt surrounding the pregnancy.
Mimulus: The remedy for known fears concerning the pregnancy. For fears of illness, the welfare of the baby and the birth process itself.
Mustard: For feelings of despair and melancholia that come suddenly for no apparent reason and lift on their own accord. It has been reported helpful in post-partum depression.
Aspen: For feelings of anxiety and vague unknown fears. It is used for feelings of foreboding that something bad will happen.
Red Chestnut: For over-concern, fear and worry over the fetus’ condition. It is good for over-concerned, doting husbands. If thoughts of concern become persistent and are constantly present, White Chestnut is also indicated.
Scleranthus: Used in the beginning of pregnancy when you question whether the pregnancy should be terminated or not; for feelings of indecision. It is suggested for hormonal imbalances, mood swings, morning sickness.
Walnut: Used for the stress of transition and change. Good for readjusting schedules after delivery for both new parents.
Willow: Deals with feelings of resentment of the pregnancy and is helpful for mother or father when the pregnancy is unplanned. Sibling rivalry or jealousy is helped with the remedy Holly. It is also good for new fathers who are jealous of the attention the infant is receiving from their spouse.
THE REMEDIES AND YOUR CHILD
As a child grows, his remedy needs vary. The following information outlines various emotions and circumstances which may come up along the way. It is by no means a definitive listing. Remedies may be chosen for children of all ages by carefully evaluating each Remedy description and applying it to the present circumstances.
Learning Difficulties
Chestnut Bud: Used for children who make the same mistakes over and over both in school work and in life. They take longer than others to grasp the lessons presented to them.
Larch: For children who feel they are not as good or as talented and are constantly comparing themselves to others. They lack confidence and often make no attempt because they anticipate failure.
Clematis: For children who are daydreamers with short attention spans. Their learning difficulties tend to stem from the fact that they are “somewhere else” in terms of their concentration.
Wild Rose: For children who lack motivation and initiative for no apparent reason.
White Chestnut: For children who find that their concentration is hampered by persistent thoughts. Unlike the Clematis children who have an active fantasy life and sometimes even use their thoughts as an escape from the world, the thoughts of the White Chestnut child tend to circle around and around, and are persistent, unwanted thoughts.
Gentian: Used for those times when a child becomes discouraged and gives up too easily.
The Trauma of Divorce
Star of Bethlehem: For the trauma associated with divorce.
Walnut: Used for the major transition and adjustment period. It also acts to protect the child from the negative influences coming from outside the family or from one of the parents.
Scleranthus: Indicated if the child has feelings of being pulled emotionally between the two parents. Walnut will also aid in this.
Pine: For the child who blames himself/herself for the divorce.
Willow: For the times when a child feels bitter about the divorce and/or has feelings that the situation is unfair.
Holly: For the child who has developed a hatred for a parent.
Elm: For feeling overburdened by added chores and responsibilities from living in a single parent household.
Honeysuckle: For the child who continuously reminisces about the time when both parents were together. They may feel that there will not be a period of happiness for the family that will equal the past.
Hyperactive Children
Vervain: For high strung children with tremendous reserves of energy. These children exhaust themselves by overdoing and overextending energy and effort. They have a tendency to get wound up.
Impatiens: For children who get irritable very easily and have a tendency to talk and move quickly. Fidgety children who can’t keep still and are short tempered.
Walnut and Crab Apple: Very good for hyperactivity stemming from food or environmental causes. Walnut is good for oversensitive children who are physically sensitive to substances as well as manifestations of emotional sensitivity. Crab Apple is known as the cleansing essence.
Calming Essence®: Helps to calm hyperactive children.
One of Calming Essence’s component essences, Cherry Plum, taken separately, is very good for children who seem to have no control over their behavior. Calming Essence also contains the aforementioned Impatiens.
The “Only Child” Syndrome
Water Violet: For those who prefer to be alone, who are able to amuse themselves at play and prefer to play alone. These children have difficulty interacting with others and can appear to be aloof and snobbish.
Clematis: For the children who spend a great deal of time and energy living in daydreams and fantasies. They have an active fantasy life and imaginary playmates. When out of balance, they will not face the real world.
Sleeping Problems
Rock Rose: For nightmares, and with Mimulus and/or Aspen for fear of the dark.
Chicory: If sleeping problems are used to manipulate the parent or to sleep with the parent(s).
White Chestnut: If insomnia occurs from persistent thoughts.
Vervain: For sleeplessness due to great surges of energy. For the wound up child. With Walnut for a feeling of security and protection.
Calming Essences: For a feeling of calm.
Parents may find it helpful to add several drops of any of the appropriate remedies to a spray atomizer, spraying the child’s room before sleep and while the child is asleep. The remedies can also be added to a humidifier.
A GUIDE TO THE TEENAGE YEARS
There is no more emotionally volatile period in life than the teenage years. Today’s teens are living in a world that makes a difficult period of life potentially devastating. “Traditional Flower Remedies from Ellon can be a great benefit for the tumultuous teen years.
Walnut: For stabilizing the emotions during this period of transition. It aids the teen in adjusting to the physical and psychological changes of puberty. In addition, Walnut acts to protect from the influences of peer pressure and negative influences from society (e.g. media, entertainment, drugs, sexual influences, etc.)
Scleranthus: For erratic mood swings as well as imbalances that are common during this time.
Cherry Plum: For helping the teen who feels out of control, especially if there is the urge to something known to be wrong, yet the teen feels as if he/she has no control over the impulse and/or action.
Depression and Despair
Mustard: For depression and funks that come and go for no apparent reason.
Gorse: For those end of the world, hopeless feelings.
Gentian: For discouragement and depression from a known cause.
Drug Abuse
These remedies are not meant as a substitute for professional counseling and guidance. The following remedies have proven effective in balancing possible emotional states and personality characteristics that may lead to drug abuse.
Agrimony: For teens who do not communicate their feelings, and turn to drugs or alcohol to cope.
Cherry Plum: For substance abuse that has entered into physical or psychological dependency. When the teen knows the action is wrong, but has no self control.
Walnut: can be used for substance abuse that stems from peer pressure.
Romantic Crushes
Clematis: For continuous daydreaming and fantasizing.
White Chestnut: Can be used if thoughts become constant and will not go away. For obsessions.
Chicory: For smothering the object of desire with over- affection, being possessive and controlling toward love interest. For coming on strong.
Choices for the Future
Wild Oat: For those feelings in later adolescence when the teenager does not know what he/she wants to do in the future. When the teen feels a crossroad and has many decisions and options as to where to go in life.
Scleranthus and Wild Oat: Helpful if stuck in deciding between two things.
Cerato: If he/she does not trust his own judgment and asks others to the point of further confusion.
Walnut: For that period just after making an important life decision when the teen feels that he/she is in the midst of a transition.
Eating Disorders
Cherry Plum: For binges and when actions are uncontrollable.
Agrimony: For when the teen is using food to stifle emotions or for comfort. When the teen is keeping an exterior that all is well, a cheerful facade when underneath are negative emotions.
Crab Apple: For negative body image, and for cleansing.
Pine: Used for feelings of guilt. In cases of anorexia or bulimia, helps when there is a need for perfection and control over oneself.
Rock Water: For placing an over-demanding diet or exercise schedule upon oneself.
Walnut: For protection from society’s ideal of beauty and physical perfection.
Growing Up
Hornbeam: For fatigue, for feeling “blah” or bored. If a teenager has no interest in studies or activities. If the teen feels that he/she needs to be strengthened emotionally or physically before completing a task.
Olive: For when there is complete exhaustion.
Vervain: For the go-getter. For the teenager: whose life is crammed full with activities; always on the go; who has a tendency to be very high strung, to overachieve and perhaps when he is out of balance or overbearing.
Elm: For the teen who feels overwhelmed with activities or studies.
Crab Apple: For feelings of disgust towards the body; for feeling fat/skinny; for believing that something about oneself is unclean; for negative reactions towards pimples and acne; for those periods of early adolescence when the teen feels awkward and uncomfortable about the changes in his/her body. These remedies are not selected according to physical malady, however Crab Apple is generally considered the remedy related to cleansing and purifying, on a physical level.
Larch: Can be taken if the teen is shy and lacking in confidence; always comparing oneself with others and feeling that they are missing the mark. The Larch teen will many times not make the effort because they anticipate failure.
Pine: For the need to be perfect, especially in schoolwork. Having a tendency to be hard on themselves.
PARENTING AND THE TRADITIONAL REMEDIES
Parents often need assistance in assessing their own, as well as the remedy needs of their children. The following is a general reference to situations and feelings often facing the parent in dealing with children in the home environment.
Vine: Is used when your word must be regarded as “law,” and child’s opposition is met with strict authoritarian discipline.
Red Chestnut: When your over-concern and worry for your child’s health and safety each time they venture out, takes up the better part of your time.
Pine: When you blame yourself for your child’s mistakes, or are unduly hard on yourself for his or her failures, always thinking that you could do a better job. For feelings of guilt. For never living up to expectations of being “Super Mom.” For feelings of reproach of not being a “good parent.
Willow: When you begin to resent your spouse or children. For home circumstances you may feel are unfair, such as taking care of the kids while your husband is out bowling, or having the baby wake you up at 3 a.m. to change the diaper. Any feelings of resentment towards the sacrifices necessary when parenting.
Gentian: For those times you have become discouraged; when you’ve tried your best but something hindered or blocked your way.
Oak: For the “Super Mom” who does it all and then some. Despite hardships or fatigue will carry on with little concern for herself, quietly and with determination completing one task after another. The Oak parent is the strong member of the family who holds the family together and is the support of the others. Oak aids in the stress of being a single parent, of doing everything, being both Mom and Dad.
Beech: Is indicated when one becomes overly critical towards the children (or spouse) and is easily upset, especially by their small idiosyncrasies.
Wild Rose: When you give up the fight and have become apathetic and indifferent to the needs of those close to you as well as your own needs.
Centaury: For not knowing how to say “no.” Your desire to serve those close to you often over extends your resources, and you become more of a slave than a willing helper. In addition to Centaury, Willow may be needed if you are resentful toward the situation or those that you perceive are responsible for it.
Chicory: For over-concern and possessiveness towards the children, always wanting them near you. For feelings that only you know what is best for them. Constantly feeling the need to correct them and to guide them from the largest to the smallest details of their lives.
Clematis: When the tendency to daydream and “space out” becomes strong. When you find that that you miss what has been said because your head is “in the clouds”.
Hornbeam: If you become tired and fatigued, but are still able to complete your tasks. When you don’t want to get out of bed in the morning and you get tired just thinking about your chores. For feeling that some part of you needs to be strengthened in order to complete the tasks at hand.
Elm: For when work and tasks become overwhelming. For feelings of despair over the enormity of mothering/parenting and its responsibilities. For being overburdened, especially for a single parent. For those times when household chores become so great that the task seems beyond the capacity of one person to perform.
Crab Apple: For over-concern for cleanliness. For not allowing children to sit or touch furniture without plastic covers. Constantly picking up after them. Making sure their hands, face, and clothes are immediately washed all the time. Spending an undue amount of time cleaning.
Water Violet: When you find yourself aloof from it all, needing to spend a lot of time alone, away from your family.
Impatiens: When time seems short and your child seems to be moving too slowly. When you find yourself rushing others or organizing and completing tasks that they should be doing themselves because you can do it faster and better. When you find yourself getting irritable very easily and/or finding yourself snapping at others or saying something based on irritability that you wish you hadn’t.
Cherry Plum: For those who fear losing control of their temper or who do lose their temper easily. For “taking it out” on the child. For the “last straw” feeling.
Larch: For feeling inadequate and lacking confidence. Particularly good for mothers.
Walnut: Is good for new parents, for the major changes after having a baby. For older parents, Walnut is an excellent remedy to cope with the transition of children “leaving the nest”.
Wild Oat: For feelings of dissatisfaction with one’s role as mother/parent, for feeling as if life is passing you by. Willow should be used if feelings are strong to the point of bitterness.
USING CALMING ESSENCE IN PREGNANCY, CHILDBIRTH & CHILD REARING
Calming Essence (Rescue Remedy): Can be helpful to pregnant women in overcoming those emotional states so common in pre arid post—natal periods. Totally natural and non-toxic, neither Calming Essence liquid and cream will interfere with prescribed medications.
Calming Essence.., for overcoming Irritability, Nervousness and General Stress
Use this combination formula for either emergency stress, or those day-to-day upsets. Recommended for delivery— good for moments of panic and fear during labor. By neutralizing the mother’s negative thoughts and feelings, the baby’s natural equilibrium is helped to be maintained.
Calming Essence Cream is excellent for external uses, such as helping to soothe sore breasts and tender nipples. After delivery, it can prove to be a comfort to the baby and can be massaged on the newborn.
CALMING ESSENCE AND CHILDREN
Calming Essence may be chosen for children of all ages. They respond well to it, often more quickly than adults. The process of growing up can be hard. Calming Essence can be a gentle helper. It has often been used r following situations.., temper tantrums, fear, nightmares, trauma of divorce and separation, and teething.
There is a wide range of uses for Calming Essence Cream in caring for children and infants. It has often been used effectively for the treatment of diaper rash. It has also been used effectively with bums, rashes, abrasions, irritations, etc. A wider range of uses for the cream has been discussed in the literature.
PREPARING AND USING THE REMEDIES
All thirty-eight remedies come in liquid concentrate form and may be taken safely this way when needed, 2 to 4 drops directly from the bottle, under the tongue. Those who are alcohol sensitive may wish to dilute the concentrate.
How to Dilute the Preparations
For immediate stressful situations, a few drops of the remedies may be put in a quarter to a half glass of juice or spring water or filtered water (do not use distilled water or carbonated water) and sipped at intervals until improvement is felt. For more long term distress a 1 oz. empty dropper bottle with filtered water is provided.. Add 2 drops from each of the chosen remedies (4 drops of-Calming Essence) and is to be taken 4 drops under the tongue at least 4 times per day. In particularly stressful situations, the formula may be taken every half hour.
It is suggested that no more than 6 remedies be taken at a time. Directions are the same for adults and babies. In addition, drops may be added to a little milk, and in the case of bottle-fed babies, added to the contents of the bottle. When mother is still feeding the baby, she may take the remedies as well, but in taking a remedy for the child’s benefit, the effect will not be imparted through her milk until two feeds later.
To maximize shelf life, keep all remedies tightly sealed, out of direct sunlight, away from extreme temperatures, and avoid airport x-ray equipment. Keep the dropper tip from touching your mouth or any other surface area. Although we consider these products extremely safe, it is recommended that women consult with their own physician or midwife before taking any therapeutic agent.
This information is provided as a brief overview of how flower remedies may be helpful during pregnancy, childbirth, childcare, and the teenage years. The use of the preparations should be adjunctive, and does not replace any conventional therapies. For any physical or psychological problems, it is strongly recommended that one seek professional help, and proper medical supervision. The 38 flower preparations have been used successfully worldwide since they were discovered in the 1930’s These flower preparations do not act to resolve physical ailments. The British physician who discovered them found that stress, if left unresolved, inevitably leads to physical disorders. Determined to avoid harmful drugs, he searched for and found in nature 38 flowering plants, trees, and special waters, preparations of which, to this day, have been used to relieve emotional and psychological stress
A SPECIAL NOTE...
The descriptions included above are by no means a complete representation of the varieties of experiences and feelings that are part of the complexities of pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting. This information only touches upon the many uses of the remedies for childcare and teenagers. It is recommended that literature and books on the 38 flower preparations be read thoroughly. This system of treatment is simple and geared to self-use. As the original physician described, it was developed with the notion that it would be as easy as going for food if the person was hungry; if a particular emotional state was felt, a person would know which remedy to take.