Flower essences are ancient remedies, honored since the beginning of recorded time. Native cultures as diverse as Egyptians, Australian Aborigines, Native Americans and the Minoans of Crete have successfully used flower essences.

Dr. Edward Bach, a specialist in pathology, bacteriology and homeopathy in 1930’s England, rediscovered the art of healing with flowers and brought flower essences into the mainstream. Upon becoming disenchanted with the orthodox medical approach, he gave up his successful practice to develop his 38 flower essence remedies. He discovered that “curing” the physical symptoms of disease was an incomplete method of healing, and his original remedies have been unchanged ever since. Healers world-wide now make flower essences, with new remedies being discovered to further help people achieve balance in their lives.

Flower essences should not take the place of proper support and qualified health care practitioners. Taking responsibility and an active role in your well-being is empowering, and flower essences are an important part of the whole wheel of healing. Other essentials include wholesome foods, enjoyable exercise and some practice to quiet the mind. Our deepest healing comes from a connection to our core selves and the Mother Earth.