Flower Remedy for Exhaustion

Flower essences are dilute extracts of flowers that can help to achieve positive changes in mood, mental health and physical health, according to the early 20th century homeopathic doctor James Bach and his followers. Flower essences are widely available for purchase, each essence identified as a treatment for a particular mood imbalance or physical ailment--or, with minimal effort, you can easily make your own flower essences. Flower essences are sometimes used to treat exhaustion, both exhaustion of the nerves (emotional) and of the body (physical).

Materials

To make your own flower essence you will need:
Clear glass bowls (2)
Coffee filter
Funnel
Small dark colored bottle
Spring water
Brandy
Flowers

Instructions

Making your own flower essences is a rewarding process. To make a flower essence for treating exhaustion, first find naturally growing flowers reported to be helpful for treating exhaustion. (See suggested flowers below.) Fill one of the glass bowls with spring water. On a sunny day, gently pick enough open flowers to fill the bowl completely. Leave the bowl in direct sunlight for 3 to 4 hours. Using the filter paper and a funnel, filter the flower essence water into the second glass bowl. Fill the dark colored bottle half-way full with the flower essence and top up the remaining space with brandy. The brandy will help preserve the flower essence.

Recommended Flowers

Flowers which have been found useful in counteracting exhaustion include:
Olive
Vervian
Sunflower
Echinacea
Indian Paintbrush
Chicory
Century Plant
Yarrow
Calendula

Effectiveness

It is believed by alternative practitioners that flower essences work through vibrational healing. Dr. Bach concluded that "flowers have an energy that can balance human discord, reestablishing the link between body and soul." (Pallas-Downey, 2002) A peer-reviewed double-blind study conducted by J.R. Cram, concluded that flower essences impart a sense of calm in stressed patients. (Cram, J.R., 2000)

Tips

Take two to four drops up to four times per day.

Flower essences can be consumed sublingually (under the tongue), dropped in a glass of water, included in bath water or sprayed in the air.

Flower essences are safe for children, elderly people and pets.

Remember to label your flower essence with the date, flowers used and ailment treated.

Warnings

Check with your doctor before using flower essences as remedies.

Flower essences are not suitable for individuals with alcohol sensitivity or recovering alcoholics.