Bach flower remedies for temper tantrums

Bach flower remedies have long been believed to provide homeopathic help to adults for a variety of ailments and conditions, but is there any reason why children cannot benefit too?

The idea behind Bach flower remedies is that they help the body heal itself by ensuring there is complete balance in the body at both an emotional and mental level. The remedies consist of highly diluted flower and plant substances that are ingested, usually via a drop or two of liquid under the tongue. By curing the underlying problem of the illness or symptoms, the body can heal, repair itself and return to optimum health.

None of the flowers or plants that are used are toxic and the level of dilution is high making them safe for anyone to take. It is also impossible to “overdose” on a flower remedy. There are 38 flower remedies in total, each one directed towards a particular emotional state or state of mind. For example:

Vine is designed for people who are overly dominant

Chicory is for those who are too possessive and demanding of attention

Holly is suitable for people with anger or jealously directed at other people.

Whilst many of the remedies would be unnecessary for children who haven’t yet developed the corresponding emotional state, some of the remedies could be very relevant indeed. A child who is throwing continued temper tantrums following the birth of a sibling could be the perfect candidate for a dose of “holly.” A child who has a tantrum when continued attention is not given may be helped with “chicory.”

Identifying the root cause of the tantrums is the first step towards prescribing Bach remedies to a child. Although no harm will be caused if the wrong remedy is selected, the problem won’t be helped unless it is. Dealing with temper tantrums is par for the course when raising children, but repeated tantrums can cause distress to all members of the family. It’s good to know that Bach remedies are there for us when all else has failed.

If you have either used Bach flower remedies yourself, or on your children, please send in your comments below. If it worked, if it didn’t and how your child responded are some of the questions we’d love to have answered!

Australian Bush Combination Drops

The Australian Bush Combination drops are flower essences designed to replace panic, anxiety and fear within ourselves with the ability to cope. Similar to Bach’s Rescue Remedy in this way, the Australian Bush Combination Drops are designed to bring forth good qualities and emotions within ourselves whilst simultaneously expelling the negative ones.

Flower essences have been used as a natural remedy for thousands of years. They work on the mind, body and spirit and are obtained by extracting the healing quality of the most evolved part of a plant - its flower. They work purely on an emotional level to treat imbalances in the body in order to achieve optimum health.

Many great healers and thinkers of the past believed that only by achieving spiritual, emotional and mental harmony could a patient’s illnesses and diseases be cured. The Bush Essences are a complete range of products designed to provide sensitivity, strength and courage to the individual in order to help them listen and follow their natural intuition as well as pursue their goals and dreams.

The Bush Essences take each negative emotion and replace it with a good one. Hate gets replaced with love, fear replaced with courage, insecurities with self-confidence - the list goes on and on! The Australian Bush Combination Drops are now available in a handy spray bottle that is small enough to be carried in a handbag. It is ideal for helping to deal with emotional upset and has a calming effect in a crisis.

Have any of you tried using any of the Australian Bush Essences? We want to hear from you whether the results were positive or negative, so don’t hesitate to send in your comments below.

How to use Floral Waters

Flower waters are made from water that have been infused with flower essences. There are a good number of ways that floral waters can be used that I shall outline below:

1. Cooking - Dishes in the Middle East are often made with an addition of floral water. Sweet dishes such as pastries and puddings often have floral waters such as orange blossom added to them. Rose water is another popular floral water to be added to desserts. It is important however that you make sure you are using a floral water that can be consumed safely. Those that have additives to make them last longer are generally not suitable for consumption and you should read the label for clarity.

2. Skin Care - You can apply floral water directly to your skin which helps keeps it soft, supple and smelling very nice. It can also be used to calm very hot and sensitive skin. Often people use it after taking a bath. With a very mild and subtle smell, floral waters are a perfect natural alternative to a perfume or scent.

3. Relaxation - Lavender in particular is a natural relaxant and aid to sleep. Many people use floral water as a way to unwind after a particularly stressful day or to help them receive a long and peaceful night’s sleep. Drops can be added to your bath or applied directly to your skin for the smell to envelop you and help you relax.

4. Shine to Hair - Give your hair one final rinse with some floral water to give it that extra bit of shine. It will give it a lovely smell too that will last right up until your next wash.

5. Sooth Eyes - If you soak cotton wool in floral water and place them over your eyes you can help reduce puffiness and with continued and regular use you can even remove those dreaded dark circles that we all sometimes suffer from.

Do you use floral waters regularly? If so what is the best way you have used them – got a great skincare secret or dessert recipe, then share them with us!