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Flowers Used for Homeopathic Purposes

Homeopathic flower treatments use flower essences to treat symptoms in adults and children. These flower essences are diluted with at least 50 percent water. Floral homeopathic remedies are not designed to cure any diseases, and all patients should consult a doctor before starting any treatments.

  1. Depression

    • There are many flower homeopathic remedies that address depression. Some of the most widely used flowers include mustard, larch, wild rose, bleeding heart, blackberry, sunflower, poppy, white cherry and snowdrop. These flowers supposedly lift the spirits and prevent the pull of depression.

    Anxiety

    • Anxiety is a problem that almost everyone faces at some time in life. There are many flower-based homeopathic remedies for anxiety. Some of the flowers used to treat anxiety include impatiens, periwinkle, dandelion, ginger, cherry, plum, red clover, dill, fireweed, orange, peach, rock rose and star of Bethlehem. These flowers supposedly ease the mind and release feelings of stress, tension and overall anxiety.

    Concentration

    • Concentration problems are often seen in young children with ADD and other attention disorders. Some children do not have ADD, yet still seem unable to concentrate. There are flower mixtures that address attention problems and enhance concentration. Some of the flowers used for this purpose include impatiens, Indian pink, larch, madia, blackberry and clematis.

    Anger

    • Those who suffer from anger issues might be interested in a floral essence to help relieve those anger symptoms. The main flowers used in anger tinctures include holly, impatiens, pussy willow, scarlet monkey flower, belladonna lily, lemon, white geranium and red clover.

    Courage

    • Many also feel they lack sufficient courage. Flower essences designed to increase courage often include a wide variety including cherry, plum, larch, borage, squash, cucumber, thistle and goldenrod.

    Love

    • Everyone hopes for long-lasting love. Some people struggle with issues of poorly performing sexual organs or lack of desire. There are also flower essences designed to help with all of these problems. These flowers include linden, daylily, pink cherry, mango, sticky monkey flower, sweet corn and orange wallflower.

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