In the world of natural healing and medicine there are various modalities that people turn to for emotional, mental, physical and spiritual support. Among the many choices available, flower essence therapy, aromatherapy, and homeopathy are commonly available and easy for most beginners to use.
While they share some characteristics, each has its own unique principles, applications, and benefits. Understanding these helps you navigate the world of natural medicine a little easier and align the right remedy to your needs.
TIP: Always rely on the help of a trained professional. There are a lot of people who will say they know these topics, but natural medicine is still medicine and it should be handled carefully.
Flower Essence Therapy: Healing through the Essences of Flowers
The use of flower extracts is not new and has been applied to difference aspects of health for many decades. However, it was in the 1930s when Edward Bach found the truth behind how flower essences work and how to align specific ones to our health needs.
Flower essences work on an energetic level, addressing emotional and physical imbalances that contribute to our physical illnesses. The idea is that by restoring balance in the body's natural healing system it can run more optimally to solve problems.
These flower essences are taken orally or applied topically. They are safe for all ages and often used to manage stress, anxiety, grief, and other emotional and mental challenges. They can be used in conjunction with other courses of treatment, including western medicine.
The essences are made into a blend based on an individual's needs. This is determined through conversation with the individual and a trained professional. You may be asked a series of question or a conversation is had where you describe what is going on and how you feel. The session lasts on average 30 minutes and the individual receives a flower essence blend with instructions on how to use it. Typically usage lasts about 3 weeks and determination is made at that time through a follow up visit, if it should be continued, adjusted in blend, or discontinued.
Most individuals start to see a shift in how they feel within 72 hours but it can take longer depending on your situation. If the blend is not aligned to your needs then there will be no reaction experienced. This is why it is important to work with a trained professional.
Flower essences are inexpensive and easy to use providing helpful support to our health and well-being. The blends are aligned to your specific needs making it an incredible natural medicine that is highly personal.
Aromatherapy: The Power of Scent
Aromatherapy uses the properties of essential oils extracted from plants. Unlike flower essences, aromatherapy focuses on physical and psychological effects of aromatic compounds when inhaled, applied topically or taken internally.
Essential oils have always existed and been used medicinally, ceremonially, and as personal fragrance. They have peaked in popularity within the last few years because of the resurgence of natural interests people are taking in their health. The first perfumes were essential oil extracts distilled from plants, flowers, leaves, bark, and roots. Good sourced essential oils still follow these ancient processes to create their oils.
Aromatherapy is based on the idea that certain scents influence our mind, body, emotions and spirit. The active compounds in oils have an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, calming and other effects depending on the element used. The brain's limbic system responds to these scents and plays a role in how aromatherapy produces health and wellness results. They are used to help alleviate symptoms, support healing, integrated into massage therapy and used to enhance relaxation and well-being overall.
While essential oils are widely available and remain popular, it is important to consider the quality and personal use you will have for that oil. They are considered medicine and like flower essences should be handled carefully. A trained professional can help you find the right oils for your needs and provide support in their use.
Homeopathy: Like Cures Like
Homeopathy is a holistic system of medicine developed in the 18th century by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann. It is a method of treatment that works with the principle, "like cures like." That means the same "cure" that is taken by a healthy person and causes symptoms can be taken by a person with those same symptoms to promote their healing. This is done in very small doses too.
Homeopathy is highly diluted compounds from plants, animals and minerals. The dilution process of homeopathy is called potentization and is done to enhance the properties of the element while minimizing the potential toxicity.
Remedies are selected based on an individual's symptoms, including physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects. The personalized approach is central to homeopathy's effectiveness. The remedies themselves are small pellets, liquid drops or tablets for ease of use.
Like the other methods mentioned, homeopathy also is best used with a trained professional who can guide you to the right remedy.
Key differences in Flower Essences, Aromatherapy and Homeopathy Quick Reference
Basis of Action | Method of Use | Focus of Treatment | |
Flower Essences | Energetic level focusing on emotional balance | Orally or topically | Emotional and psychological well-being |
Aromatherapy | Active extracts from plants, effecting mind, emotions and body | Orally, topically or aromatically | Physical and emotional health and well-being |
Homeopathy | Like cures like principle | Small pellets, tablets, or liquid | Physical, emotional, mental and spiritual symptom help to stimulate healing |
When deciding which method to use for your needs, it is advisable to consult with a trained professional who can not only guide you on selection but help you use it too. Each of these natural medicines offers unique benefits and they can complement each other and other medicines to provide a comprehensive approach to healing.
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