Lynn Smythe
Flower Remedies & Floral Waters
February 18th 2008 18:22
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Flower essences were invented in the 1930‘s by Dr. Edward Bach. There are 38 traditional Bach Flower Remedies. Additional flower remedies have been produced throughout the years although purists stick with the original 38 formulas created by Dr. Bach.
Flower essences are readily available for purchase through the internet and many health food stores. These extremely mild formulas treat the personality and emotional problems of the person being cured which manifest themselves in a variety of physical symptoms. These essences are taken either individually or two or more are taken in combination.
MAKE YOUR OWN FLORAL WATERS
To make your own flower remedies you need to fill a bowl with spring or mineral water and place it outside on a sunny day. Cover the surface of the water with the flower of your choice using only one flower per remedy. Chicory, vervain and mustard are some common flowers used to make the Bach Flower Remedies.
After soaking in the sun for 3-4 hours strain out and discard the flowers. Add 5 ounces of this flower infused water to 5 ounces of 40 proof brandy and place it in a glass bottle. You now have a mixture which is called the mother tincture. To make the flower remedy mix 2 drops of the mother tincture with 1 ounce of 25 proof brandy and place this mixture into a dark glass bottle. To administer the flower remedy place 2 drops of each remedy being used into an 8 ounce glass of water and sip slowly.
HERBAL ESSENCES
Herbal essences, also known as hydrosols, are the scented water that is left over after making essential oil from herbs and flowers. Herbal essences are a magically charged and lighter version of the corresponding essential oil and can be used for a variety of magical and healing purposes. A quick way to make herbal essences is by mixing a few drops of essential oil into 1 cup of food grade alcohol such as brandy or vodka. Add a few drops of this oil/alcohol mixture to one cup of water to enjoy the magic healing benefits of the herb.
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