Flower Essences: An Illustrated Guide

by Carol Rudd

In this authoritative and practical introducation to their healing powers, Carol Rudd demonstrates how flower essences can treat a whole range of emotional problems and common ailments. Illustrated in full color throughout, with specially commissioned photographs, this indispenseable introductory guide to the healing energy of flowers, plants and trees * history of flower essence making * importance of Dr. Bach and his 38 flower remedies * unique visual profile of 49 flower essences * comprehensive reference section on the treatment of emotional problems and common complaints.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction

144 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1998

Reviews

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is actually a cool book. I had it on my shelf and decided to take a look at it. While I am familiar with Bach Flower Remedies AND essential oils, I'm not sure I had ever thought of flower essences before. This book talks about the chakras, the vagus nerve, how trauma can be held in our nervous centers and cause physical problems in our bodies. It then talks about which flowers help with what ailments. It's not necessarily medicinal, more of a spiritual connection of flowers to your chakras. Which is super cool. There are a few medicinal things here and there, some ideas for using your flower essences in the back of the book, but mostly it's a classification, history, case study... type of book. Most of these flowers I cannot get in my locale, but it was interesting to read about them. Four out of five stars, only because I feel like they missed an opportunity to include medicinal benefits for these plants.

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just got this one and I'm finding it really useful. It's not the most comprehensive book on the subject, but what it does have is really well done.