Flower essences are a form of vibrational or energetic medicine as is acupuncture and homeopathy.

Unlike homeopathy however, flower essences cannot be antidoted with coffee, mint or other strong flavors or scents. Flower essences are a small one-ounce bottle of liquid with a dropper top. They are filled with water which has been energetically imprinted with the properties of a particular flower by the sun. Brandy and /or vegetable glycerin is added as a preservative.

Flower essences treat behavioral/emotional characteristics that we would like to work on such as fear, melancholy, jealousy, lack of motivation or focus etc.

You don't have to "believe in" flower essences for them to be effective. The animals and children have certainly proved that. Flower essences are not contraindicated with any other form of health care. They will not interfere with pharmaceuticals, herbs or homeopathy. They are safe for all people and animals, all ages and weights, even in pregnancy. You cannot overdose with flower essences.

The standard dose is 4 drops MINIMUM 4 times per day. You can take the drops directly in the mouth, you can add them to your drinking water, put them in the bath water. With animals I like to add the drops to food, treats, in the communal water dish, rub it on their gums or drop it on their paws so they will lick it off.

Flower essences are sold in health food stores , through many sites on the internet, and through this webpage: http://www.blumesfarm.com.

My favorite flower essences are my own blend for fear, which I call FEAR essence. It is very effective for animals who are terrified of thunder, fireworks etc. and people who fear flying, heights etc. I also like holly for jealousy. This is quite helpful when your pet is jealous of a new pet brought home or visiting pets. Trauma Remedy is an all purpose essence for any crisis, trauma, stress, large or small. Some wonderful books on flower essences are:

The Flower Essence Repetoire by Kaminski and Katz Flower Essences and Vibrational Healing by Gurudas Plant Spirit Medicine by Eliot Cowan Flowers that Heal by Patricia Kaminsky Vibrational Medicine by Richard Gerber MD

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