Alternative and Integral Therapies

Bach Flower remedies

Flower essences are useful for treating many types of sleeping problems. They are especially good for sleep problems of psychological or spiritual origin.

White chestnut is good for worrying thoughts and mental arguments.

Scleranthus is good for indecision.

Vervain, rock water, vine, elm, beech and impatiens are good for stress, strain, frustration and inability to relax.

How to Take a Flower Remedy

Take the remedy by dropping four drops onto your tongue at least four times a day or when you feel you need them. Alternatively, you can take the remedy in still spring water. 

Do not confuse flower remedies with aromatherapy oils or herbal preparations of the same name. 

Here are descriptions of several flower therapies:

Aspen 
For those whose vague and irrational fears lead to night sweats, sleep- walking, and sleep-talking.

Banksia robur 
For dynamic individuals who feel temporarily drained because of jet lag.

Black-eyed Susan 
Impatient types who are always rushing and striving for success. Also for those who resist change and internal reflection, or repress disturbing memories and emotions. 

Boronia 
For those who are grieving, broken-hearted, or unable to sleep because of obsessive thoughts.

Chamomile 
For those who are moody, easily angered or excited, and have difficulty calming down. Good for hyperactive children and for people with stress- sensitive digestive systems. 

Dill
Good for jet lag and in times of stress or excessive stimulation. Also good for jetlagged children.

Green spider orchid

For nightmares and night terrors.

Lettuce 
For those who are restless, excitable, and unable to concentrate.

Morning glory 
For those with erratic sleep habits who find it difficult to get up in the morning and for those whose sleep is disturbed by stimulants and addiction to sleeping pills.

Rock rose 
For nightmares brought on by a shock or accident.

Valerian
For those who are restless at night and kept awake by pain or stress. Also for those who are exhausted or recovering from illness. 

Verbena 
For wound-up and hyperactive individuals. Use only before bedtime.

Vervain
For tense people who are unable to sleep owing to excitability.

Walnut 
For those who find it hard to accept that we need less sleep as we age.

White chestnut 
For those who cannot switch off to their mental chatter and are tormented by recurring thoughts of arguments or conversations they have had throughout the day.

Ylang ylang 
Good for jet lag and for insomnia caused by stress or emotional upheaval.

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