Flower essences or Bach flowers are a natural and harmless way to treat many physical and emotional problems . They are non-addictive, have no side effects and can be used by anyone. They can also be used in parallel with other treatments and therapies (allopathic or holistic), without any danger. Flower essences give you the opportunity to see beyond the physical symptoms, to understand them and to heal the cause.
The use of flower essences allows you to participate constructively in the healing of your family when illness occurs, as they are compatible with any treatment prescribed by your doctor. In fact, their use is particularly beneficial because the medical treatment will act on the symptoms of the disease, while the flower essences and you will work on the mental and emotional imbalances which can be the source of the problem . But knowing which essences to choose is not easy.
Sleep disturbances and stress
Sleep and its disorders are very often linked to certain emotional states :
- The fear
- Uncertainty
- Loneliness
- Lack of interest in the present
- Hypersensitivity to outside influences
- Despair and despair
- Excessive concern for the well-being of others
All of these conditions can easily be grouped under the term “ stress ”, a phenomenon characteristic of modern life.
Bach Flowers will help you to find your emotional balance , to overcome your punctual or structural emotional difficulties, provided that you respect a certain discipline in their use. There is currently no scientific explanation to precisely identify how these extracts act on our psyche but the facts are there: rapid improvements are recorded and it is not a placebo effect since Bach Flowers are used successfully with unconscious people, babies or even animals.
The main difficulty with this therapy is to determine exactly the emotion to be treated in your specific case; it is not always easy; the ideal is to find a good therapist or a good counselor who will be able to guide you.
Bach flowers for sleep disorders
Be careful, some Bach flowers contain alcohol and are not indicated for the treatment of children, babies or pregnant women. For more information, do not hesitate to ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Bach flower Mimule Mimulus if you are afraid of not falling asleep
Fears can take the form of phobias (fear of flying, fear of spiders), or they can cause blocking situations, as is the case with the fear of not going to sleep.
The Bach flower Mimulus Mimulus :
It is the flower of relaxation for the anxious, those who feel a precise fear, well identified and which can be clearly named.
The ideal dosage: 2 drops diluted in a small glass of water or under the tongue, four times a day.
Bach flower Impatience Impatiens if you can not let go
The flower Bach Impatiens :
It is the flower of relaxation for all those who are constantly on the alert. It will make you less “stressed” in your words and actions, you will feel more relaxed and, in the evening, find sleep more easily.
The ideal dosage: 2 drops diluted in a small glass of water or under the tongue, four times a day. To be taken for 1 to 5 days to rebalance a temporary situation. For 20 to 30 days if you feel it is a deeper emotional state.
The Bach Flower Chestnut tree if you “keep playing the game”
Bach Flower White Chestnut Horse Chestnut :
It is the flower of peace of mind. It provides the mental rest needed to stop brooding over the worries of the day and approach the night as a time of rest and not as a battle with your negative thoughts.
Good to know : the star of Bach flowers is Rescue Spray Night , a combination of five Original Bach flower essences, recognized for their soothing and relaxing properties. It is now available in a “night version” for serene sleep.
How to use Bach flowers?
Bach flowers can be consumed at any time of the day, regardless of meals. Taking them before or after doesn’t matter.
Several possibilities exist and, in all cases, it is possible to take the pure drops without water, directly on the tongue :
- 2 drops morning and evening;
- 2 drops in a glass of water 4 times a day;
- 4 drops 4 times a day;
- 6 drops in 4 times.
Warning: if this insomnia has lasted for more than three months, you are probably suffering from chronic insomnia. Repeated night after night, it can weaken your resistance to stress and viruses. In this case, do not hesitate to consult a doctor.
