Bach Flowers are among my favorite natural medicines because they are very gentle but really effective. They fall into the category of “energy” drugs because they do not contain what we consider to be standard active ingredients. Unlike homeopathic medicines that tend to be associated with physical signs and symptoms, they are chosen solely for emotional cues, making them very easy to use. Here are a few that I have chosen especially for situations that can relate particularly well to moms and their daughters.
CHERRY PLUM is for anyone who is overwhelmed by big emotions and fears losing control. It’s great for moms who are losing patience with their children, or girls who have major hormonal changes with all the emotional instability that can bring. It’s for those who are afraid to talk about their feelings, or just can’t express how they feel.
CRAB APPLE is the best remedy to help girls who suffer from a very poor self-image. In particular, this remedy addresses feelings of unattractiveness or even dirtiness and has been known to help with compulsive washing, facial cleansing, or fear of germs.
LARCH is the self-confidence remedy for those who feel they can’t do anything right, or that nothing they do will succeed. The teenage years are a time when we must adapt to sudden changes in our physical body; we may even lose the sense of who we are and what we are capable of. This isn’t just a remedy for teens, because most moms lose confidence in their parenting skills at one point or another. This remedy can be of great help in restoring your confidence.
WALNUT is great protection for times of big transition, like changing schools, moving, breaking or forming new relationships, or starting a new job. This is highly recommended for moms during separation/divorce situations, or the beginning stages of building a blended family.
VINE is for those with strong leadership qualities who become dictatorial, demanding, or even bullying when under stress, whether at home or in social situations. It is a great remedy that can be given to teenagers who may be expelling a lot of negative energy into their circle of friends. Vine can put them back in their place as strong personalities who don’t overwhelm those around them!
RED CHESTNUT is for those who are overwhelmed with concern for the safety or well-being of others. Sometimes it is because the bond is so strong that you take on the problems or pain of others as if it were your own. Any mother who has ever walked a child through a painful breakup can probably relate! Some children may also enter this state if a parent is ill or in ongoing emotional distress.
WATER VIOLET is for the girl who doesn’t share her problems, who prefers to be alone even when she needs support. This remedy is a lovely way to help a girl you love who isn’t even at the point of being able to ask for help, but she really needs it!
Bach flower remedies are available at many health food stores. You can take them alone or combined. A few drops in a glass of water can be drunk at intervals, or simply regularly throughout the day. There is a lot of information available online to help you choose the right ones, but sometimes it helps to have a doctor ask specific questions to narrow down the search. I love working with these remedies, so don’t hesitate to contact me.