An introduction to ‘Flower Medicine’

An introduction to ‘Flower Medicine’

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Have you heard of the term ‘flower medicine’ in the field of medicinal treatment? We have natural ways of treating diseases from ancient times. You know the natural treatment procedures followed in our country from time immemorial. Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, etc have been practiced for a very long period. Herbal treatment is very famous in our home treatment procedures. They are all natural ways of treating health problems. Some practice Reiki, Acupressure/Acupuncture procedures also. Apart from that, flower medicines have become popular nowadays, though the awareness of the treatment is very less.

Yes, flowers have very good natural healing powers. The flowers do natural wonders and have tremendous power in improving the well-being of people. Dr. Edward Bach, a German scientist, developed the first ‘Bach Flower Remedies’ as early as the 20th century. Almost 38 different flower essences were developed by him for the natural treatment.

He claimed that flower medicine can help mainly with mind-related discomforts. People with stress, anxiety, sadness and depression can get this natural flower medicine treatment to achieve normal well-being. Dr. Bach says that flower medicines support emotional balance when one goes to the extreme.

Calendula, Chamomile, Lavender, and Rose are very few examples of a long list of flowers from which flower essence is taken for the preparation of medicines. Most of the medicines are taken orally for the treatment.

One should remember that flower medicine is not a substitute for our traditional treatment. It can be used as a supplement with conventional medicines in the treatment.

This is only an introductory part of flower medicine. There is numerous and astonishing information on this which will be covered in a different post in due course.