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A lot of joy comes from flowers. They invoke smiles and represent friendship, good tidings and love. More importantly, flowers have the power to heal. Dried marigold can treat coughs while St. John’s wort is used to treat depression. One day, a friend gave me a book about flower remedies. While reading through the first pages I was astounded by the wide array of emotional conditions the remedies were known to fix. I quickly tried the California wild rose mixture for my lethargic feelings, and to my chagrin it worked!

The Encyclopedia of Bach Flower Therapy by Mechthild Scheffer

This encyclopedia is magnificent for the beginner as well as the expert. It serves as a reference book and explains the use and purpose of each antidote. The first documented flower remedies were developed in the 1930s by Edward Bach. Since then, several books have been adapted from his original ideas. Scheffer turns old concepts into contemporary advice by detailing the healing qualities of different flower mixtures. The focal point is soul-healing with guidance on how readers can help others through flower therapy.

The New Encyclopedia of Flower Remedies, the Definitive Practical Guide to All Flower Remedies, Their Making and Uses by Clare Harvey

When I first began using flower remedies I was surprised by the emotional symptoms the remedies claimed to heal. How could a flower help cure emotions such as jealousy, possessiveness, and rage? I really thought these concoctions were nothing but a scam, but after using flower remedies for as little as a few weeks, my mind was changed and I was a believer. The New Encyclopedia of Flower Remedies helped open my eyes to something I was fairly skeptical of. Out of the 2,000 therapies presented, I found a handful of them which I currently use on a regular basis. The Ailment Chart comes in handy when I need to discern what flowers are used for which remedy.

The Flower Remedy Book, a Comprehensive Guide to Over 700 Flowers by Jeffrey G. Shapiro.

This comprehensive guide is filled with an immeasurable amount of information. The first section explains the history of flower remedies while the second explains how to properly make and use them. Shapiro shares testimonials of people who have found success with different flower and mixtures. Relief from common ailments such as irritability, lethargy and soreness are shared with the reader.

Bloom, Using Flower Essences for Personal Development and Spiritual Growth by Stefan Ball

While exploring different books, I found this one very rewarding. Bloom intertwines flower therapy with personal development and growth. Flower remedies are not confined to healing emotional discomfort alone. They are connected to age-old spiritual philosophies and beliefs. Individuals have the capability to use flowers as the stepping stone to figuring out deeper seeded issues. Easy to read and easy to follow, Using Flower Essences for Personal Development will leave you enriched instead of leaving you in the dust.

Many people are skeptical of flower remedies, but I say it is worth the try. Like herbs, flowers are known to help and heal a wide array of ailments. Although flowers have been connected to medicine since the beginning of time, these are some new books available to inspire and enlighten.

Elizabeth Woodward wrote this on April 25th, 2008 and filed it under Natural Remedies |