When I first started to use the Bach Flower essences, I was very much drawn to them. Something about their simplicity in power really talked to me. I then became a Bach Flower Therapist and I have been using the Bach Flowers with my animal clients as well as teaching classes about the essences for the last 8 years and I love them!
Other “Spotlight” Bach Flower posts…
So far, we’ve put the Spotlights on Larch, Honeysuckle, and on Rescue Remedy. In each I talked about how these essences help to bring about re-alignment, emotional re-balancing, and Well-Being to your animal friend(s).
In my free booklet… “25 Bach Flowers for a Happier Healthier Pet”
I wrote about 25 essences and some combinations that I have found extremely, useful and helpful in my work with animals.
It is easy enough to download. To download it, simply click on the link to go to the page on my site, “Bach Flower Book Download” Then, just fill out the form, and your will then receive an email with a link to download the book.
What are Bach Flowers?
They are a series of 38 essences made up of a variety of plants and trees.
Dr. Edward Bach called them the “Happy fellows of the plant world” and started working with them in 1931. He discovered that each of the 38 Essences from well known and common trees, flowers and even pure water from springs. Could alleviate and help to lift the negative blockages which he believed shows themselves in negative emotions, and behavior (he called then potentials) which come about from one living one’s daily life. This could included traumatic situations that might have happened in our pasts that, because the blockages may still be there are showing themselves today is negative emotions and behaviors. Essential the the way it works is like this Bach believed that “Like vibrations cures, like emotions”. Energy is in every single thing on the earth, and we are all energy vibrating a different levels and speeds. The essences are also vibrating at the same speed as the the blockages that are able to heal. When taken the essence opens up the blockage(s) so that the being is then able to hear their voice of their higher self (also called soul, Source, Universe God) bringing BACK the feeling of well-being and thus positive emotions with it.
Not sure where to buy the Remedies? Don’t worry, at the bottom of this post is a link to a website where I buy my essences form.
Please remember! Bach Flowers are wonderful tools however,
ALWAYS consult your Veterinarian in any cases of emergency even if you just suspect an emergency!
So, let’s continue to look at a the Bach Flowers Essences by putting
The Spotlight on Heather…
Heather is the remedy that Dr. Edward Bach called “The Identity” Flower”.
Bach discovered that this particular flower deals with the souls ability for
self-identification and empathy. Which means when a being is out of alignment and in need of Heather they are very focused on themselves and their needs. A good example is a “Me, Me Me” “pay attention to ME!” attitude.
The Chicory essence, the “Demanding Love” flower, is sometimes confused with the traits of heather. Chicory this is best used in cases where a pet is possessive in nature, or very territorial.
I often give this Bach Flower for either a short-term situations OR long term situations. An example of a short (or acute situation would be: shortly before a guest visits the house and you suspect your animal(s) are going to be somewhat over-bearing and needing attention. As opposed to the more chronic or long-term situation such as: an pet that is needing to be the CONSTANT center of attention all day, every day and this has been going on for some time.
Below are some examples, which might help you to decide if Heather is right for your animal friend(s).
What are some common Heather uses?
• When a pet is very possessive (in an almost unhealthy and clingy manner) to their human companion(s)
• When your pet is in need of being the CONSTANT center of attention, and will do anything to be so. That may include barking meowing, running around when guests are visiting, anything to bring the attentions back to them
• Self-centeredness seems to be a predominated trait in your pet’s personality.
(please note this could also be a trait of certain breedsof animals aka pedigree cats, in this case Heather would NOT work)
• Your animal friend seems never to be happy when you are of their sight, they are “stuck to you like glue”.
• A pet that has a history of being abandoned, either through the loss of their animal sires (parents) or by their previous human companions.
• An animal with a history of being left alone for long periods of time and thus does not presently like being alone.
• If your animal friend incessantly makes noise ex: barking, howling, yammering, or crying. (please note: this could be a sign of a even bigger physical problem! Consulting your veterinarian immediately is advised!
• The animal is quiet, but insists on having your attention constantly, ex: pushing your arm to be rubbed, pulling at your clothes, wanting to be near you no matter where or when.
• Your pet is not at all happy when left alone.
These are to name only a few.
Tip: Consulting your Animal Communicator to verify that these are the problems is also a very good idea!
How do I give Bach Flowers to my animal friend(s)?
Normally putting the drops in the animals water works very well, and if this is a multiple animal household don’t worry, the Bach Flowers will not do anything to the other animals, unless they need it.
For small animals (cats, dogs) I give 2-3 drops in their water and put new drops in whenever I change the water.
For bigger animals (Horses, Cows, Llamas, etc) anywhere from 8-12 drops on a slice of bread, or muffins have been know to work too!
Or take an apple, cut it either in halves or quarters, put small holes into each slice and then put the essences into each of the holes. That should do the trick!
If you do not notice even the SLIGHTEST of changes after a 24-72 hour period then it might mean your friend will need to try another Bach Flower.
Where do I find the Bach Flower essences?
As I promised…
Here is the information where you can find the “Original Bach Flower” Remedies for the lowest prices that I have found so far, it’s called the VitaminWarehouse.
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Questions about the Bach Flowers?
Simply leave your questions by replying to this post or use the Contact Coryelle option to send me an email. I will get back to you, I promise.
Next….Bach Flower For Animals: Spotlight on Mimulus
Mitakuye Oyasin
(Dakotah Sioux for “We are all one”)
Coryelle
