One of our common native trees, the humble Bottlebrush, has strong healing qualities when taken as a flower Essence.

On an emotional level it is very good for helping us with the process of letting go, which in turn allows us to move forward in life. Creating space allows room for the new.

It will enhance the action of any detox program, especially those cleansing the bowel.

Indications for Bottlebrush Essence

• unresolved mother issues
• overwhelmed by major life changes
• old age, adolescence, parenthood, pregnancy, approaching death

Healing Qualities of Bottlebrush Essence

• serenity and calm
• ability to cope and move on
• mother-child bonding

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Also part of the following Combination Essences:

Adol Essence

Calm & Clear

Purifying Essence

Relationship Essence

Transition Essence

Travel Essence

Woman Essence

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A clinical trial a few years ago concluded that stress plays a role in sickness. This idea is not new to natural therapists, who have always believed in treating “the whole person” – hence the term “wholistic” therapies. Natural therapists work on the premise that you as a person are more than just your body parts and need to be treated on more than just a physical level.

On the first evening of my herbal medicine training with renown Australian herbalist Dorothy Hall, we were drawn a triangle (pyramid) to represent any disease. The top apex represented the physical body. The bottom two apexes were “Emotions and Attitudes” & “Environment and Circumstances” respectively. This, we were told, was how we needed to view every single person who ever sought our help.

As time went by, we were taught that herbs treat the physical body, and that flower essences are the tool for treating emotions and attitudes. Dorothy Hall always maintained that once strengthened and balanced physically and emotionally, most people then feel strong enough to make the necessary decisions about and changes to their environment and circumstances. I have continued with this philosophy in my own clinical practice and find it extremely effective. Flower essences are literally medicine for the emotions.

Flower Essences are not therapeutic drugs but work on the mind, soul and spirit. They are obtained by extracting the healing vibrational quality from the highest evolved part of the plant – the flowers. They work on an emotional level and heal the negative emotions and belief patterns, held in the subconscious mind. Australian Aboriginals have used flowers to heal emotional imbalances and physical injuries for thousands of years. Flower Essences were also used in Ancient Egypt, as well as Asia, Europe and South America. This system of healing was rediscovered and popularised seventy years ago by Dr. Edward Bach with his use of English flowering plants. Naturopath, Ian White has further developed this method using plants from all over Australia for his Australian Bush Flower Essences. His grandmother and great grandmother were herbalists, among the first white people to research the medicinal qualities of Australian plants, and his grandmother taught him from an early age. Ian has taken their knowledge one step further and worked with the plants and their influence on emotions.

Flower Essences are completely natural, perfectly safe, free from side effects and adjust to the needs of the individual taking them. It is not possible to overdose or harm when prescribing. If an inappropriate remedy is chosen, it simply will not work. Adults and children as well as animals can use the Essences. We are all functioning on beliefs and emotions, which may not necessarily be helpful to us. By changing our thoughts and beliefs we can relieve stress, which can then ultimately assist in restoring our health. Flower Essences can improve the quality of our life and bring us clarity, courage, strength and commitment to follow and pursue our life goals and visions. As well as resolving upsets and distress in one’s life they also help us to develop a higher level of intuition, self esteem, spirituality, fun and creativity.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been associating certain emotions with specific body areas for over five thousand year, so this concept is not new. The notion that emotions affect our physical health has been explored in modern times by Louise Hay, and detailed in her classic book “You Can Heal Your Life”.  The beauty of the Australian Bush Flower Essences is that some also work energetically on specific organs and body systems. For example Dagger Hakea addresses the emotions of resentment, irritability and bitterness. These feelings have traditionally been thought by TCM to be held in the liver. Ancient wisdom held that clues to a plant’s healing qualities were clearly visible via a language and process known as the Doctrine of Signatures. When this system is applied to Dagger Hakea, it is found that this plant has a strong energetic resonance with the liver and gall bladder.

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The Australian Bush Flower Essences Level 2 Workshop runs over two days. You need to have attended either Level 1 or the College Course to attend.

Level 2 is much slower in pace than Level 1, but nonetheless is a profound healing experience for many who attend it.

Themes of the Level 2 workshop include:

• Sexuality
• Anger
• Sadness
• Spirituality
• Self nurturance

Also explored are:

• An in depth analysis of more Essences, including 15 Essences not included in the Level 1

• Guided meditations and artwork

• A powerful, yet simple technique that allows one to determine the emotional trigger behind any

physical symptom

• The five steps of abundance and how to master this

• Sharing and discussion of case histories

• Open forum and question time

• Bush walk, plant observation, energy exercises and attunement

• Working with and tuning into Nature Spirits and Devas and discovering their crucial role in a plants life cycle

• Inspiring new research and developments

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For the full Australian Bush Flower essences schedule throughout Australia, North and South America, Asia, Europe and the UK, click here.

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The Australian Bush Flower Essences Level 1 Workshop runs over two days, and you do not need to have ever used an Essence or attended any other ABFE workshop to attend.

Level 1 has been running for 20 years and has been taught right across the globe. It is a wonderful introduction to the Australian Bush Flower Essences, with an in depth study of over two dozen flowers.

Themes include how the Essences can assist with:

• Digestion
• Mother – Father – Child Bonding and Family Patterns
• Birth, Death, and Dying
• Learning
• Self Esteem and Confidence
• Guilt and Shame
• Energetic Protection
• Electromagnetic Radiation EMR

Don’t miss this opportunity to:

• Become competent and confident in using the Bush Essences

• Learn the History and philosophy of Flower Essences

• Gain new insights into nature, the plant kingdom and yourself

• Understand how emotional patterns affect your health

• Learn how to powerfully, yet gently change these patterns and improve the quality of your life

• Receive the most up to date in depth information on the research and development of Flower Essences

• Discover new tools to meet and resolve life’s challenges and crises, learning difficulties and family issues

• Discover how to enhance self-esteem and self-confidence

• Enjoy a stunning visual presentation of the flowers used to make the Essences as well as the diverse regions of Australia in which they grow

• Actively participate in a bush walk, flower meditation and outdoor intuitive art process

• Learn the ancient metaphysical teachings of the four elemental personality types and their corresponding Essences

• Understand the Endocrine (hormonal) system and its correlation to the Bush Essences

• Learn how to make a Flower Essence as well as choose the correct Australian Bush Flower Essences

• Master how to identify and clear negative subconscious sabotage programs

You too can discover the healing qualities of the Australian Bush!

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What people are saying about this Workshop

It is such a hidden gem. To think this amazing knowledge is available and accessible to everyone is inspiring. I can’t believe how simple and powerful the process of flower essences is. Katie, Brisbane.

Has opened my mind, changed the direction of my life and for the first time I am looking forward to my life. Cathy, Qld, Australia

This has been a most wonderful, life changing experience that will never be forgotten. Cynthia Hartford, WI, USA

I have always said to myself and others that there is a cure out there in nature and this course has proven that to me. Thank you. Sonia, Queensland Australia

Beyond excellent – inspiring! Very moving. Linn’s passion and knowledge is expressed and manifested throughout this workshop, which has facilitated me to pursue more in flower essences. A magical journey where your body, mind and spirit says “yes”. Catharine, Chicago, USA.

Reconnects you with the source and mother nature and the Earth and thus yourself. Everyone the world over should do this. John Vasta, Noosa, Australia

I loved every minute of it! All relevant, beautiful, deep and Light – Isabela, Counsellor, NSW, Australia

Linn is a very enthusiastic and well learned ambassador of the Bush Flower Essences. She makes it easy to learn concepts presented throughout the 2 days. Andrea, Singapore

Linn is lovely. I really enjoyed her teaching style – she is hugely knowledgeable. The workshop was my first step into the world of Australian Bush Flower Essences and my first time taking any. They are amazing and Linn was a fantastic lecturer.  Basha, San Francisco. CA. USA.

I appreciated becoming more intimate with the individual essences. They were ‘brought to life more’ by Linn rather than just reading about them. Linda McD, Brisbane, Qld, Australia

Well worth attending. Brought new light and understanding to the essences. The pictures were very helpful to see flowers in situ. Also great to get a wider context. K O’L Auckland New Zealand

I found this workshop enlivening. It awakened a connection in me that felt like ‘coming home’. Thank you. Cindy, Qld, Australia

It has been a wonderful experience. Very insightful into a world of healing I had no idea about. It has left me wanting to learn more and share this wonderful world with others. Thank you. Zoe, Qld, Australia.

The more I learn about the Essences, the more I want to use them – Helen – Queensland Australia

Useful, inspiring and I can’t wait for the next one – Emma, Queensland Australia

I feel a new pathway has been opened up for me to pursue – Margaret, Queensland Australia

I came interested in learning about the essences and how they help but also got a huge appreciation for the actual flowers and plants now – Matt, Queensland Australia

Well informed, experienced and easy going, Linn established a comfortable learning experience. The pacing and rhythm allowed me to take in the enormous amount of information provided. Ann W, Seattle, WA, USA

Powerful knowledge – I can’t believe I just found out about it. Fran, Brisbane, Qld, Australia

Greatly increased my knowledge of the Bush Flower Essences. Karen, Maroochy River, Qld, Australia

Linn was inspiring, passionate, engaging and full of interesting information. She exceeded my expectations – a practical and passionate teacher. I enjoyed the whole experience immensely – the information about the flowers and their wisdom was inspiring. I look forward to Level 2. HS Auckland New Zealand

I have read a lot about the bush flower essences but hearing Linn speak with such passion and knowledge about them was inspiring and triggered a lot of thinking. SB Wellington New Zealand

I appreciated Linn’s extensive medical and herbalist knowledge and particularly her ability to put those concepts into laymen’s terms and show the relevance of the bush flowers essences to the healing of those problems. Julie, Brisbane

Awesome , learned a lot, have a better understanding about how useful and beneficial the flower essences are to our everyday lives. Sandra, Wisconsin, USA.

Very informative and I was able to feel relaxed while learning oodles of information. Linn is a very gifted teacher with inspirational teaching qualities. Enjoyable and life changing. Joyce Algoma. USA

Linn’s mastery of the subject matter makes for a very smooth flow and seamless presentation. Rosemary. Santa Barbara, CA, USA.

A gentle, non threatening gathering that helped me assimilate the information. Great to be able to learn more about how flower essences work. CG Auckland New Zealand

Linn is a brilliant teacher. She held my attention all the way. Glenys, Labrador, Qld, Australia.

Really valuable information delivered in a  concise way. Easy to understand, very comprehensive and taught in an interesting way with real life stories and statistics. RL,  New Zealand

Linn is a lovely, passionate, informative, warm, energetic teacher. The best workshop I have done yet – perfectly balanced, light, enjoyable, informative and exciting. RS Auckland New Zealand

Very motivating – with more understanding. A truly exceptional insight to the Australian Bush Flowers and myself – Sharon, Qld

Fabulous, informative and experiential introduction to the “bushies”. Looking forward to going home and integrating them in my practice – Nerissa, Queensland Australia

Presents in an easy to understand format. Linn is always good to listen to. Covers everything systematically and well – Conny, Queensland Australia

Linn is very engaging and interactive – her dedication and joy comes through and her knowledge with experience of the Essences – Rhonda, Queensland Australia

After having already done the Astrology and Colleges courses, this just seemed to round things off for me. Great to go into more depth on each flower. Wendy, Queensland Australia

Gentle, inspiring and an opening to the realization of how perfect nature is and that we are all exactly where we are meant to be in the right space and time – Michelle, Queensland Australia

Linn is an amazingly inspiring and informative presenter – an endless source of knowledge and wisdom. Thank you! A whole new chapter has opened. Zoe, Natural Therapist, Qld Australia.

Linn did a fabulous job going through Level 1 information. Thorough, thoughtful, professional, supportive stories and examples, answered all questions and was overall inspiring to the natural health profession. Karen WI, USA.

Linn was fantastic and so well informed – a great combination of knowledge of the essences and also life in her own practice. Life changing. – Lyndal, Queensland Australia

Thorough, paces workshop and information well, allowing for note taking; approachable. – Cathy, Health Food Shop Owner, Qld Australia

Very warm, easy going, engaging manner of presentation. Felt very welcome and thoroughly enjoyed it. – Julia,  Queensland, Australia

Just wonderful, I have learnt so much and been challenged on so many levels. Linn is easy to follow, encouraging, gentle and so knowledgeable. – Tina, Queensland, Australia

The presentation was great – a good balance of knowledge, experience and case histories. Linn is inspiring and passionate about her work. – Clare B, Vancouver, Canada.

The workshop with Linn was enlightening, loving, sensitive, insightful, generous, kind and light hearted. Linn presented these invaluable teachings in an organized and perfectly paced course, delivering amazing value. Thank you!! – Visanti, Yoga Teacher, CA, USA.

Linn is phenomenal – her knowledge, sensitivity, intuition and loving presence made Level 1 and experience I will never forget. – Brenda, Wisconsin, USA

Linn led us on an inspiring journey of the flowers with a light heart and a deep passion. Her enthusiasm is infectious and is underscored by an intimate and wise understanding of the essences. Jewelli, NSW, Australia

Allows for a greater awareness into nature’s true energy and how we can make use of it. Linn is straight to the point; she allows for group comments but then moves on. Good interaction breaks keep you interested and alert. Carrie, Qld, Australia.

Very succinct. Great presentation and easy to follow. Nice and orderly. A truly wonderful experience. Emma, Qld, Australia.

This workshop opened doors to other worlds and allowed me to receive a deeper understanding of the power beyond. Bridget O’B. Qld, Australia.

Amazing information, Can’t wait to use them in my practice. Diane, Gold Coast, Qld, Australia

Fantastic – worth doing. Lauren, Qld. Australia

I would recommend this course to anyone who is serious about being proactive in their own health care. Cheryl, Qld, Australia

Thorough, informative, eye opening and inspiring. Janine, Caloundra, Qld Australia.

Very thorough and enlightening. Linn’s passion for essences is evident and inspiring. Amanda, Cooran, Qld, Australia

Linn is friendly, interactive and informative. Jay, Coolum Beach, Qld, Australia

Very professionally organized. Linn really knows her information, is free with her knowledge and obviously loves what she does. Carolyn, Nambour, Qld, Australia

Linn is a very good presenter – she explains things in easy to understand terms. Kacey, Maroochydore, Qld, Australia.

Why didn’t I do this sooner? Tracey. Buderim, Qld, Australia

Linn is very knowledgable and presents in a lovely, professional and engaging manner. The workshop itself is personally confronting, informative and an opportunity for immense spiritual growth. Colleen, Hervey Bay, Qld, Australia

Linn is very approachable, speaks clearly and gives great explanations of remedies. She is a delight to listen to and discuss information with. Thank you! Ann, Murwillumbah, NSW, Australia.

A very moving, emotional and loving experience. Fiona. Melbourne, Vic, Australia.

Linn has an amazing knowledge of the individual flowers and is what I found most useful in the workshop; her experience really showed. Kylie, NSW, Australia.

I found this workshop fascinating, exciting, amazing and can’t wait to share the essences with others. Thank you. Jo, Uki, NSW, Australia.

Very balanced, professional, excellent presentation. Susan. USA

Very articulate, informative. Made everything interesting and exciting. Joan  WI. USA

I appreciated Linn’s knowledge and wisdom and willingness to share this. Diane WI. USA.

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What most people think is a “bad menopause” is really oestrogen dominance. This is when the proportion of oestrogen is too high compared to the other female hormone progesterone.

Dr John Lee, an American gynaecologist, did ground breaking research in this area. He discovered that it is the hormone progesterone that stimulates the body to lay down new bone, while excess oestrogen erodes bone. According to his research, internal and external dryness also resulted from not enough progesterone. Dr Lee consequently pioneered natural progesterone treatment. A free series of articles on Oestrogen Dominance, how it can affect women throughout their lives, as well as how natural remedies can assist with it, is available here.

Poor memory and vagueness are also common complaints during the hormonal shift in menopause. A good digestive detoxification, along with flower essences such as Isopogon, Paw Paw and Crowea help strengthen both your digestion and your brain function. Your brain has first dibs on any nutrition you extract from your food. If its truggling, imagine what is going with the rest of you.

Mood swings can be another problem in normally rational, sensible women through menopause. Crying spells, outbursts of anger, bitterness and feeling low can all be helped with specific flower essences. I find Red Suva Frangipani wonderful for assisting with excess crying; Dagger Hakea for bitterness; Mountain Devil for anger, and Tall Yellow Top for low moods. I use these flower essences an excellent addition to herbs when supporting women through menopause.

An important part of this healing process is to allow yourself to acknowledge your feelings, understand where they may be coming from and take various steps to release them. This may include counselling; it is quite extraordinary how much resolution with old emotional baggage can be reached in a short amount of time with a good counsellor.

For more on flower essences for women, Australian Bush Flower Essences have a One Day Workshop on Women’s Wellbeing. Their Level 1 workshop discusses women’s hormonal health in detail and one of the themes in Level 2 is the release of anger and sadness. More information on these workshops and the full international workshop schedule is available here.

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In 2007, a major clinical trial into the long term effects of pharmaceutical hormonal replacement therapy was ceased due to safety concerns. According to the scientists conducting the trial, the increased rates of breast cancer and heart disease in the women taking HRT, as opposed to the control group (who were not taking HRT), was unacceptably high.

ABC radio Australia reported in late February 2009 that the number of women taking HRT in Australia dropped in both 2007 and 2008, and that the incidence of breast cancer in women over 50 years of age (the age group most likely to be diagnosed) had dropped significantly in 2008. Researchers now recommend that HRT only be taken by women with severe menopausal symptoms, and then only for a period of one to two years.

Given all this, what are the alternatives, other than to go cold turkey and take nothing through menopause? Horror stories abound of hot flushes continuing for years, as well as the spectre of wrinkly skin, osteoporosis and mood swings.

This is where natural therapies can help, for although these symptoms are common, they are not normal. After ten years in practice as a herbalist specialising in womens health, I would have to say that no woman needs to suffer from, nor tolerate, a bad menopause.

There are many herbs which will ease the symptoms of menopause, including hot flushes, though what works for each individual woman is always different. Rather than buy something over the counter, you are best to seek the assistance of a professionally qualified herbalist who can give you individualised treatment. Herbs are strongly therapeutic, and our bodies are all different what works for you may not work for another woman, nor even for you in six months time. I rarely give anyone the same herbal mixture twice.

Flower Essences are much more accessible than herbs, because they are self adjusting, which means you cant do any harm to yourself or others with them. This makes them very safe for home use by anyone. That said, many professionally qualified natural therapists, including myself, also use them in their clinical practice.

In regards to menopause, there are several flower essences that work really well. These include She Oak, which assists with female balance and also with hydration so it can be used whenever dryness in the body is an issue. This makes it very useful as an addition to your skin moisturiser. Many women also find improvement in terms of vaginal dryness.

Mulla Mulla can be of great help in any conditions where there is excess heat, and I find it excellent for hot flushes. However it must be realised that hot flushes serve a purpose – to sweat out accumulated toxins.

A question I often contemplate whenever comes to see me with unpleasant symptoms is this: body right? Or body wrong?

Do you think it is a good idea for your body to rid itself of toxins? Might this assist you to enjoy a long and healthy old age?

Your body knows what it needs to do to be well. Of course you will be more comfortable without hot flushes (especially if you live in a hot climate) however in order to support your body to cleanse itself, I would recommend other remedies to stimulate your liver, kidneys, bowel and lymphatics. This way your natural self healing process can be supported at the same time your hot flushes are being reduced.

More detailed information on how flower essences can assist women through menopause is explored in both the Level 1 Workshop and the Women’s Wellbeing Workshop by Australian Bush Flower Essences. Click here for details of when and where these internationally taught workshops will be next held near you.

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The longer I am in clinical practice, the moreI can see how mental attitudes and emotional stress contribute towards physical dis-ease. Listening to peoples stories, the language they use with their words and body, paints a clear picture of where we need to go with treatment.

As an herbalist, I always treat with herbal medicines. The same plants have been used by all the major civilizations down through the ages for the simple reason that they work. They have the same healing powers for us in modern times as they did with our stone age ancestors, although the challenges we face now are quite different. Herbs primarily heal on a physical level, but even that is a simpliification – Pulsatilla and Motherwort are two herbs that immediately spring to mind that have strong emotional healing qualities.

But, given that many dis-eases commence on an emotional and mental level, wouldnt it be wonderful if it could be stopped there without us ever having to get physically sick? Not that there are not lessons to be learned through illness – there are but if we are living consciously, flower essences are a wonderful tool to energetically shift and heal the negative emotions and attitudes underlying most if not all dis-ease.

This concept was what first led me to explore flower essences in the early 1990s. Flower essences too, have been used since Stone Age times. Indigenous Australians were observed by the white settlers to soak flowers in water in the sun and drink the water. Across the world many countries including India and South America, have similar traditions. For western civilization, the ancient Egyptians, Hildegarde von Bingham, Paracelsus and Dr Edward Bach, used flower essences for healing.

Flowers are the highest expression of the plant kingdom so contain the most healing potential. I always use flower essences as part of the healing regime for every person who comes to see me, as they help heal the underlying attitudes and emotions on a very deep level. Huge shifts occur for many people when they start taking flower essences.

Australian Bush Flower Essences include flowers to help improve self esteem, parent & child relationships, overwhelm, memory, learning problems, group harmony, guilt, jealousy, obsession, co-dependency, addictions, grief and anger. These are often things we all experience at one time or another. You dont need to be professionally qualified in anything to know if you need assistance with any of these issues. Imagine if you had access to healing tool that allowed you to move through these difficult emotions faster and with fewer traumas?

The great thing about flower essences is that anyone can choose what they or a loved one needs. They are totally natural, with no effects and are safe for people of all ages. Even many animals have improved on flower essences, strongly suggesting that the improvement is not due to a placebo effect.

Other remedies can assist in developing your spirituality. For example Bush Iris helps open up the third eye and clairvoyance, while Green Spider Orchid enables you to communicate with other realms. Sydney Rose gives us a sense of being at one with God. Angelsword and Fringed Violet protect you energetically. Pink Flannel Flower brings a sense of gratitude and Boab assists with releasing negative family and karmic patterns.

Australian Bush Flower Essences regularly hold their Level 1 workshop worldwide. For details on the next one nearest to you click here.

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The Australian Bush Flower Essences range includes many flowers to help with issues specific for women.

The most important flower of all for women is She Oak. It is excellent for helping to restore female balance at any time during a woman’s life, be it puberty, menstruation, conception, pregnancy, menopause or aging.

Sometimes a woman is unable to fall pregnant, yet all the medical tests show that everything looks fine and there is no reason physically which she is not conceiving. In these instances, She Oak is worth considering.

Birth can be an extremely empowering experience for a woman if she is supported emotionally and encouraged by those around her. Even in the absence of this, Bush Fuchsia will allow her follow her own gut instincts in regards to her pregnancy, birth and mothering style.

Many emotions and thoughts around sexuality, touch, and intimacy can also be assisted with the Essences.

Flannel Flower (above) helps you to feel more comfortable with physical touch and enjoy your sensuality, while Billy Goat Plum addresses iissues surrounding body image.

For relationships, Bush Gardenia has helped many a couple reconnect and remember what first brought them together, to be more considerate of each other, communicate more deeply, and rediscover the passion of the early years as a result.

Old Man Banksia can be very helpful if you are feeling bogged down, especially if you are feeling disheartened, weary, burdened or frustrated. I often give it to women who are feeling this way after having a baby or around about the age of 40 or at menopause. Times of hormonal change are when we are often more prone to these emotions, and Old Man Banksia can be of great assistance. These are times when we tend to re-evaluate our life direction and goals and any discontentment with our situation becomes apparent.

The aboriginal women were well aware of this and considered this flower sacred and a symbol of female spirituality. This is not surprising given their strong connection to their land and with the plants and animals they shared it with.

To meet Old Man Banksia out in the wild and learn more about its healing qualities, have a look at the video below.

Have you used any Australian Bush Flower Essences?

• Which of the Essences in this post have you used?
• How did you find them?
• Would you like to know more?

Please share your experiences in the comments section below.

If you would like to learn more, Australian Bush Flower Essences hold their one day workshop ‘Australian Bush Flower Essences and Womens Wellbeing all over the world. For details on the next one near you, click here.

Have you done The Women’s Wellbeing workshop?

• What did you think of it?
• Did you gain any insights?
• How has it changed your life?

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Id like to give you an example of how flower essences can be used as preventative medicine for a sun sign.

Each sun sign has specific parts of the body which are vulnerable. As you are probably aware, everyone responds and reacts to stress differently and this is partly due to the filters we each have. We all see life differently and this is due to a combination of our genetics, our cultural background, our family patterns and our own life experience.

Another filter is our sun sign, and this has a powerful effect upon the way we think as well as our emotional responses.

Aries, for example, are high energy people who tend to be impulsive. They act before they think and dash through life, becoming impatient if anyone or anything slows them down. This can emerge as frustration, anger or rage emotionally and high blood pressure physically. Physically they can be prone to accidents due to their hasty, poorly planned actions. Aries leaps in where angels fear to tread so can find themselves in dangerous situations, requiring constant adrenaline to remove themselves from harm.

One of things adrenaline does is raise your blood pressure. With the head and adrenals glands the vulnerable parts of the Aries body, this makes Aries people more prone to strokes. Knowing this in advance, flower essences and herbs can be used preventatively to keep an Aries in balance throughout their life.

Mountain Devil is a very good essence for anger; Black-eyed Susan for rushing and impatience, and Macrocarpa for supporting the adrenal glands. So a combination of these three essences will go a long way towards keeping an Aries calm and balanced and therefore healthier in the long term.

The good thing about flower essences is that they are completely safe and totally natural. They are incredibly easy to use just a matter of putting seven drops of the appropriate remedy under your tongue morning and night. They are also really accessible there is no need to do five years of naturopathy or three years of herbal medicine or acupuncture to be able to use them.

You can learn how to use flower essences in a weekend and because you cant hurt anyone with them, anyone can use or prescribe them. They are also, literally, medicines for emotions. This makes them wonderful for home use you dont to be formally qualified in anything to know if you or a friend, colleague or family member is feeling upset. Flower essences give everyone a tool to safely heal emotionally.

That, said they do also dovetail beautifully with any other natural healing modality, enhancing and locking in any other healing being done. For this reason, an increasing number of doctors, psychologists, counsellors and physiotherapists are using flower essences in conjunction with their more medical treatments. Flower essences
dont interact with medications and it is impossible to overdose on them, another aspect of their safety.

You can learn more about flower essences through Australian Bush Flower Essence workshops – click here for more information on the international workshop series and international schedule.

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